The Ready Alert system must be tested across the country for the second time

OAKVILLE, Ont. – The majority of Canadians can expect to mobile phones, TVs and radios heard them today because the Ready Alert system undergoes a second round of & # 39; testing.

Provincial Organizations & # 39; & # 39 management; emergency should conduct simultaneous tests & # 39; public alert across the country to make sure that people receive alerts & # 39; emergency and can take action to stay safe.

The test should look alerts on updated mobile devices compatible connected & # 39; LTE wireless network in & # 39; 1: 55 p.m. local time, with the exception of Quebec where the test will be done after hours.

This second test following Organizations & # 39; of & # 39 Measures; Emergency & # 39; the Infrastructure & # 39; Manitoba said that only 60 percent & # 39; wireless users received a warning in & # 39; test system in & # 39; May.

The first test is nothing left in Quebec because of error & # 39; coding, the system operator said it was fixed within a few hours.

In Ontario, a test warnings heard and felt on mobile devices, but many wireless subscribers received no signal.

The CRTC requires that 50 percent & # 39; wireless devices sold in Canada are compatible with & # 39; Ready Alert, but the rate of & # 39; coverage has increased after April when compatibility is required in all modes for sale.