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Apr 2023 23 15:22

National alert

Well that was a bit of a let down, considering all the hype about the phone's emitting a screaming siren, more like a squawk
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Apr 2023 23 17:01

Re: National alert

I have a dumb phone. So I am not going to find out that the end of the world is nigh until it is too late.
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Apr 2023 23 18:41

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Mine went off at 14:59.
So I had a minute head start 😁
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Apr 2023 23 21:09

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Mine never made a sound, apparently, IDMobile is one of those networks that it doesn't work on. Can't say I'm complaining, nice to have it peaceful.
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Apr 2023 23 21:19

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I was sat at the Newcastle/ spurs game at St James' park and mine like jays went off a minute early, had it on buzzer in my pocket
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Apr 2023 24 07:16

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Turned mine off in settings way before yesterday.
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Apr 2023 24 07:54

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Mine went off, my wife's didn't. same network both iphones. ??

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Apr 2023 24 08:04

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I suppose that is what a test is for, to find any problems.
My mobile also squawked around a minute early [Neutral.png]
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Apr 2023 24 09:14

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Had an experience fairly similar to Vera's. My alarm went off at 2.59 and my wife's, sat in the same room and on the same netork, went off at 3.20.

Given the varied experiences, across the country, it doesn't look like sufficient testing took place prior to this national test/drill. It' s not been a great marketing exercise for the 3 Network!
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Apr 2023 24 10:36

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Mine did not go off or my wife's but i see lots went off during the snooker on TV lol. [Big grin.png]

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