Australia tests national emergency alert system, sending texts to 25 million phones
Australia will test its new emergency alert system Monday, July 27, sending a text to up to 25 million phones at 2pm. The AusAlert system uses cell broadcast technology deployed in 30 countries, though previous tests revealed issues including missed deliveries and delayed alerts. Officials expect some phones may not receive the message if incompatible or switched.
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Published 21 Jul 2026, 02:37 UTC · Updated 21 Jul 2026, 02:40 UTC
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