In order for a wireless device to be capable of receiving an alert three conditions must be met. The wireless device must be:

a wireless public alerting (WPA) compatible device, like a smartphone, capable of connecting to an LTE network (LTE is commonly referred to as “4G LTE”); and

Equipped with the latest version of its operating software; and

Connected to an LTE cellular network at the time the emergency alert is issued or joins the network while the alert is still active.

It is important to know that not all Manitobans will be able to receive emergency alerts on their wireless devices. For example, older cell phones that operate exclusively on non-LTE networks will not get an alert. You can check with your provider to find out whether you are on an LTE network and have a compatible device, or visit Alert Ready for more information on compatible devices. The following are the Manitoba wireless service providers: