Time and date millions of phones will emit 'Armageddon' alarm in UK mobile alert system
The time and date that a test emergency alarm will sound on mobiles across the UK has been confirmed.
But domestic violence campaigners have warned the test could put people in danger by revealing the location of secret phones hidden away by those at risk. The alert will sound on 4G and 5G mobile phones at 3pm on Sunday April 23. Phone users will be prompted to acknowledge the alert by swiping or clicking the message before being able to continue using their device.
Officials said they have worked with the Football Association and the Marathon’s organisers to make sure the impact of the test will be limited. National Fire Chiefs Council chairman Mark Hardingham said: “For 10 seconds the national test may be inconvenient for some, but please forgive us for the intrusion because, the next time you hear, it your life, and the life-saving actions of our emergency services, could depend on it.
NCDV’s Sharon Bryan said: “Hidden second mobiles are an emergency lifeline for victims and survivors living under the constant threat of abuse, or worse. This siren test may unexpectedly reveal their presence to abusers – with disastrous consequences.”
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