How long does it take to receive an alert?
A message generally takes under 30 seconds after it is broadcast before it reaches the recipient's mobile phone, alpha pager or email. There are many factors that can influence the length of time before delivery, including the user's wireless carrier, location of the user, responsiveness of the mobile phone, internet traffic etc.

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1. What is the WISE Alert service?
2. How does the WISE Alert service work?
3. What is text-messaging and how do I sign-up for it?
4. What types of alerts will be sent?
5. When is a message sent?
6. How long does it take to receive an alert?
7. How long are these messages?
8. Will my mobile phone work in a major emergency?
9. What is the cost of this service?
10. How can I find out if the e-mail address my service provider gave me will work?
11. How do I Unsubscribe
12. What if I have a problem Subscribing or Unsubscribing?
13. How do I read text messages on my phone?