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Alert Ready Tests Today

Brooke_C — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:39:52 GMT

Hey Community,

Today, November 28th, you will be receiving a wireless public alerting test message if you have a compatible device. Canada’s Alert Ready service became available on April 6, 2018, and its purpose is to broadcast emergency alerts to inform you of critical or potentially life-threatening situations that require immediate attention to keep you and your family safe. To learn more about the Alert Ready service, what devices are supported, and the test schedule for your province or territory, visit alertready.ca.

-Public Mobile Community Team

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MoreYummy — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:51:26 GMT

Here we go! The fun begins.

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dna2016 — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:16:35 GMT

Oh uh, it's that time again. Let's see if it works perfectly this time. Thanks for the heads up @Brooke_C, so I don't get a heart attack when my phone goes off beside me, lol.

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dna2016 — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:17:33 GMT

Hey everyone, as per the link the alert is expected to go off "At 1:55 pm local time (2:55 pm ET in Quebec)". Be ready!!!

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Wonder_why — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:07:50 GMT

I am ready,let see it works 😁

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GreatCanadian — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:49:21 GMT

Had the alert at 2:00 PM Newfoundland time.

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killer23d — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:53:31 GMT

Let's see how many of us here DOES NOT get an alert.

Likely those who brought in phones that are not marketed in Canada. 🤭

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Anonymous — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:57:34 GMT

@killer23d wrote:
Let's see how many of us here DOES NOT get an alert.

Likely those who brought in phones that are not marketed in Canada. 🤭

I didn't get the previous test.

I got the one in Hawaii last January though when I was with an MVNO there.

A thoroughly Canadian Blackberry OS10 phone.

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Jenny6745 — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:58:24 GMT

I have an Apple 8 and didn’t get the alert.

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erinnkec — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 18:05:11 GMT

I didn't receive the alert text - do I have to contact someone regarding this?

I'm using an iphone 8 plus

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stonechucker — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 18:15:53 GMT

According to what I heard on the radio this morning, the alert is being tested at 1:55 pm LOCAL time, except in Quebec, where it will be heard at 2:55 pm (local time).

It's currently 13:13 where I am, so it's going to be about 40 minutes from now.

On the original test of the system, my Nexus 5 did get the notifications, however, I wasn't on the right OS to do so, nor was my device 'supported' by the system as laid out on the website. I'm on a new device now, with a supported OS. We shall see what happens.

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mh1983 — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:00:39 GMT

Same here on the BB10 phone. What's frustrating is BB10 devices meet all the criteria for the emergency alert.

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Wonder_why — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:05:29 GMT

It works 👍

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stonechucker — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:09:59 GMT

I did not receive the ET alarm. It's now 14:10 Local. LG q6.

Possibly poor LTE signal, as I'm in the centre of a concrete and steel frame building.

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dmbcanada — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:27:38 GMT

Didn't get the alert, guessing my phone is not compatible as I did not get the first one back in May while I was on a different provider. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)

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qberry — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:29:46 GMT

Using older Samsung S4. Didn't receive Alert. assuming because my phone is too old?

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stonechucker — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:46:04 GMT

According to Alertready.ca, Public Mobile is now a 'supported' carrier making these notices, and you must have an LTE phone on the latest operating system(s) that will receive the WPA signal. You can not opt-out, and you're automatically opted-in.

Guess you'll also need a cellular signal when it happens!

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smp99 — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:13:47 GMT

we got it here. All on koodo issued iPhones

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dna2016 — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:55:01 GMT

Yay, got my alert, everything worked out for me, so when the Apocalypse comes I'll be for sure ready, lol.

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computergeek541 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 02:50:55 GMT

If it really is an emergency fine, but is this the 3rd or 4th test since implementation? They're just teaching people to quickly dismiss the messages in the desire to quiet the tone. I think that some of the news articles mentioned that phenomenom. While this system should help with public safety, I wonder if the alerts and alert tones themselves have directly triggered any health issues, or caused any car crashes from the distraction. I'm not saying to scrap the system or anything, but that just that those types of factors need to be considered.