What are Channel 50 alerts?

Channel 50 is a special channel for carriers to broadcast area-related information (except for MTN in South Africa). For this channel, broadcast messages don’t result in a popup dialog or notification.

What are broadcast channels for text messages?

Cell broadcast allows you to receive local information from service providers, and regional and national authorities. You can use the channels if you only want to receive some notifications but not all, it allows more customization.

Why do I get cell broadcast messages?

Cell Broadcast is a technology that’s part of GSM standard (Protocol for 2G cellular networks) and has been designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area. The technology is also used to push location-based subscriber services or to communicate area code of Antenna cell using Channel 050.

How do I stop carrier messages on android?

1. Go to Settings.
2. Go to Installed apps.
3. Search for Sim Tool Kit.
4. Select Sim Tool Kit.
5. Select Notifications under the permissions tab.
6. Uncheck all the notifications type i.e. uncheck priority, sound, vibration, notification light etc. you will not be able to uncheck show notification but thats fine.

What is Cell Broadcast settings on Android?

What are broadcast messages in android?

Broadcast receivers are Android’s implementation of the Publish/Subscribe messaging pattern, more precisely is an Observer pattern. Applications (known as publishers) can generate broadcasts to simply send events not knowing who, if anyone, will get them.

Why are broadcast messages important?

But a broadcast message allows you to inform your team(s) simultaneously without any unnecessary replies or feedback. And by targeting specific individuals, you can avoid disrupting team members with news or information that doesn’t pertain to them.

Do I need cell broadcast?

Cell Broadcast is a technology that’s part of GSM standard (Protocol for 2G cellular networks) and has been designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area. Many handsets do not have the ability to receive cell broadcasts. So, that’s clearly not something you will need.

How do I block my carrier information?

How do I delete my carrier information?

Re: Removing carrier name from notification bar on Android

1. Open up the Settings app on your Moto X and under “Wireless & Networks,” tap “More…”
2. Tap “Mobile networks.”
3. Uncheck the box next to “Show mobile network.”