The Government has launched a review into why some phones did not receive today’s UK-wide emergency alert test.
Posting on Twitter a spokesperson wrote: ‘While the vast majority of compatible phones received the alert, we are aware that a very small proportion of mobile users on some networks did not receive it and will be looking at this as part of our review of the test.’Mobile network Three tweeted saying a number of their customers did not receive the test alert.
A small number of people have also taken to social media to flag that they have not been able to make or receive calls since the 3pm alarm went off on their device. For the translation of the English phrase ‘others safe’, the message reportedly read ‘eraill yn Vogel’ when it should have said ‘eraill yn ddiogel’
Speaking to BBC News, Andrew Hamilton, a member of the UK Youth Parliament for North Down, who is also blind, called the alert ‘inaccessible’.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Confusion as government emergency alert fails to go off on some phonesMany were left disappointed and confused and with no choice but to turn to Twitter to find out why
Read more »
Legal rule you must follow when Government's emergency alert soundsDrivers have been warned of the penalties facing them if they do not ignore it if they are behind the wheel.
Read more »
Welsh readers spot spelling error in Government's mobile phone alert messageThe new emergency alert system sent out a test message on Sunday (April 23)
Read more »
Brits baffled after not receiving government emergency test alertIt is possible to turn the alerts off by turning your phone off or on airplane mode, but some who were expected to be a part of the trial were left without.
Read more »
Welsh language error in government emergency alertThe word 'Vogel' was used in the Welsh translation, despite there being no letter V in the language.
Read more »
The magical Harry Potter cabinet handcarved by Lincoln companyThis amazing creation feautres the Sorting Hat, Dumbledore's wand and Lord Voldermort's snake
Read more »