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AusAlert test reaches some phones and misses others
The first nationwide AusAlert test showed the system can be heard clearly by some users and missed entirely by others.
The first nationwide test of AusAlert was supposed to send a loud alert at about 2pm AEST to almost every phone in the country, along with some smartwatches and tablets. Some users received a brief alert, while others reported getting no alert or a notification without sound.
- About 2pm AEST
- Time
- TEST MESSAGE
- Message
- Phones, watches and tablets
- Devices
- AusAlert
- System
Why it mattersEmergency alerts need to reach people fast during fires, floods and other crises. Gaps in coverage can leave some households without a warning.
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