Lyca Mobile Emergency Alert FAQs
Why don't you text me instead?
Emergency Alerts have been chosen as it is reliable in an emergency. Emergency Alerts uses a dedicated signal, so it is not affected by network congestion. Unlike SMS messages, Emergency Alerts are also very secure and don’t require the private details of recipients. Emergency Alerts are free and easy to access — there is no need to download an app or subscribe to a service.
A vast majority of new phones sold by UK mobile network operators will be capable of receiving Emergency Alerts.
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Will alerts sent to my mobile phone tell authorities where I am or be used to gather data about me?
Will Emergency Alerts be available in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Are you using all the network types, like 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G?
Will I receive a message if I am using my phone as a sat-nav system?
I am visually or hearing impaired, will I know when I receive an Emergency Alert?
Will this new service disadvantage some individuals or groups?
Can I trust the phone numbers and website links in the messages?
What happens if my device is in airplane mode, turned off or out of battery?
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