Safety
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
WEA is a public safety notification system that enables authorized agencies to send text-like messages to consumers with capable wireless devices to alert them of emergencies in their area. Wireless carrier participation in WEA is voluntary.
Notice regarding transmission of Wireless Emergency Alerts (Commercial Mobile Alert Service)
T-Mobile has chosen to offer wireless emergency alerts within portions of its service area, as defined by the terms and conditions of its service agreement, on wireless emergency alert capable devices. There is no additional charge for these wireless emergency alerts.
Wireless emergency alerts may not be available on all devices or outside of the T-Mobile service area. In addition, not all devices are capable of providing all wireless emergency alert functionality. For details on the availability of this service and different features available on wireless emergency alert capable devices, please ask a sales representative, review the Frequently Asked Questions below, or click our list of alert-capable devices.
Notice required by FCC Rule 47 C.F.R. §10.240 (Commercial Mobile Alert Service).
Note: As advanced WEA features are deployed by government agencies, they will become more widely available.