In an emergency, mobile phone masts in the surrounding area will broadcast an alert. Every...

Published: 12:09 am March 2, 2022
Updated: 6:40 am October 8, 2025
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In an emergency, mobile phone masts in the surrounding area will broadcast an alert. Every compatible mobile phone or tablet in range of a mast will receive a message. The emergency services and the UK government do not need your phone number to send you an alert. It will be based on your current location, not where you live. Do you think this is a good plan?

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