Apple to unlock cell broadcast for Thailand's disaster warnings, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission announces


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BANGKOK: Apple has confirmed it will unlock its cell broadcast system in Thailand, enabling the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) to send emergency alerts directly to 50 million mobile phone users, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has announced.

The move comes as part of a broader effort to enhance the nation's disaster warning capabilities.

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