It may be designed to act as a warning system but for shoppers, but the government's Emergency Alert system could lead to 'disruption', according to an expert, who has warned online shoppers not to use their banking apps during a trial taking place in a few weeks time.
On April 23, millions of mobile phone users across the UK will be part of the nationwide test. Alerts will be sent to compatible phones across the country - any mobile that is 4 or 5G enabled will be able pick up the broadcast unless you have personally disabled the alert feature.
The new smartphone Emergency Alert, which has been nicknamed the ‘Armageddon Alert’ by some, has been designed to alert large proportions of the country about a potential danger in their area. It is initially expected to be used for life-threatening weather warnings where action is needed such as flood or wildfire. Loud alarms and a warning message will be activated on mobile devices. Tests have already been carried out in Suffolk and Reading, with Sunday, April 23, earmarked for the nationwide test of the scheme.
