The Cell Broadcast or the modern Emergency Alert System has become a crucial tool for many countries around the world in times of crises that affect public safety. This mobile phone-based warning system, compatible with 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G, is used by various governments globally to issue wide-ranging emergency alerts or disaster situations.
Cell Broadcast is a method of sending messages to multiple mobile phones in a service area simultaneously. Since 2012, the European Union (EU) has been utilising the EU-Alert system, compatible with all operating systems from IOS, Android, to Windows.
Nations such as France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Denmark are using this system, while others like Italy, Austria, and Ireland are in the process of testing it. Some countries, like Sweden, have their own national warning systems, such as the VMA.
The United States…
