Ofcom EMF measurement results show 5G radiation well within safety limits/not harmful!

UK regulator Ofcom has published the latest spectrum measurement program results, including six additional 5G mobile sites.  Ofcom initially published the results of electromagentic field (EMF) measurements at 16 UK sites following the launch of 5G in 2019. The latest report shows EMF levels at a total of 22 5G sites across 10 UK cities.  In particular, Ofcom carried out measurements close to known 5G-enabled mobile phone base stations in 22 locations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The base stations Ofcom visited all support a range of mobile technologies in addition to 5G, including 2G, 3G and 4G. In all locations, the largest contribution to the measured levels comes from previous generations of mobile technology (2G, 3G, 4G).

The results show that emissions at every site were a small fraction of the levels included in international guidelines set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). The highest EMF measurement from 5G signals reached just 0.039 percent of the maximum reference level specified in the guidelines.

Ofcom has the UK's radio emissions regularly tested (Ofcom)

The measurements show some variation between the exposure levels measured at each location. This is likely to be due, at least in part, to differences in the position of the measurement probe relative to the base station at each location. Ofcom took all measurements in publicly accessible areas, and these areas were at varying distances to the mobile phone base station serving the area.  In all cases however, the UK regulator sought to take measurements at locations with the highest signal strength near the base station.

‘Every device that communicates wirelessly needs spectrum – such as televisions, car key fobs, baby monitors, wireless microphones and satellites. Mobile phones use spectrum to connect to masts so people can make calls and access the internet.’ ‘Following the launch of 5G in the UK last year, we published the results of electromagnetic field (EMF) measurements at 16 UK sites, in February. We have continued to test since then and have now published an updated measurement report, which looks at 22 5G sites in 10 UK cities. ‘At every site, emissions were a small fraction of the levels included in international guidelines. These guidelines are set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

The deployment of 5G networks and the take-up of 5G services in the UK is still at an early stage. Ofcom will therefore continue to undertake EMF measurements to monitor the overall trends in the long term. This will include repeat measurements at a number of the locations which we have already visited as well as measurements in new areas.

Ofcom said it will continue to publish the results of these measurements on their website as they become available.

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AJW Comment: 

These results should surely debunk the outrageous and unproven claims that 5G radiation is harmful to humans.  Many similar measurements showing 5G emissions are not harmful have been ignored by anti-5G health evangelists.

 

References:

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/information/mobile-operational-enquiries/mobile-base-station-audits/2020?

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/190005/emf-test-summary.pdf

Ofcom destroys 5G conspiracy theory with blunt reality check

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  1. Ofcom publishes technical data debunking 5G links to Covid-19

    Reacting to the persistent attacks on mobile infrastructure by arsonists mistakenly thinking that a link exists between 5G networks and coronavirus – backed by unfounded statements by celebrities – UK telecoms and broadcast regulator Ofcom has published test results showing that UK 5G continues to operate well within internationally accepted safety levels.

    The release of the technical data is the latest response by the telecoms and scientific community to respond to the arson attacks, after reports first appeared on social media suggesting links between 5G networks and the coronavirus.

    There then followed proclamations by a number of UK celebrities – including a well-known talent show judge, a former boxing world champion and a former sports commentator who is more famous for professing a global conspiracy involving “lizard people” – amplifying the unfounded social media rumours.

    Flying in the face of Ofcom officially sanctioning a UK community radio station after it broadcast a discussion that contained potentially harmful views on Covid-19, fuel was added to the fire by long-time UK daytime TV host Eamonn Holmes, who on 13 April made an angry retort to a fellow presenter who was debunking the myths on ITV’s This Morning. Holmes went as far as accusing the UK media of having a “state narrative” on the issue.

    The day after, Vodafone UK CEO Nick Jeffery reported an arson attack on mobile masts providing connectivity to the NHS Nightingale hospital in Birmingham, a dedicated facility treating victims of the coronavirus.

    The Holmes furore prompted Ofcom to reveal that it was assessing Holmes’s comments “as a priority”, and came just as it published research showing that almost half of UK online adults had come across false or misleading information about the coronavirus in the previous week.

    Up-front and central in publishing its new test data, Ofcom states very clearly that claims 5G is connected to the spread of the coronavirus are just plain wrong and part of a conspiracy theory. It added that there is no scientific evidence to support the conspiracy theories linking the coronavirus to 5G – conspiracy theories that are putting lives at risk.

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    Following the launch of 5G in the UK in 2019, Ofcom published the results of electromagnetic field (EMF) measurements at 16 UK sites in February 2020. It has continued to test since then, and has now published an updated measurement report, which looks at 22 5G sites in 10 UK cities.

    At every site, Ofcom found that emissions were a small fraction of the levels included in international guidelines. These guidelines are set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which in March 2020 published details of a seven-year research programme that found 5G technologies were not harmful if new guidelines and standards were adhered to.

    The maximum that Ofcom measured at any mobile site was approximately 1.5% of those levels – including signals from other mobile technologies such as 3G and 4G. The highest level from 5G signals specifically was 0.039% of the maximum set out in the international guidelines.

    As it continues to deal with the issue, assessing breaches of broadcast regulations, Ofcom said it would continue to regularly publish data from its measurement programme, including at further 5G sites.

    https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252481813/Ofcom-publishes-technical-data-debunking-5G-links-to-Covid-19

  2. Wonderful article, well-explained to refute claims of hazardous radiation from 5G.

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    eSIM is an embedded SIM chip built into newer mobile phones, enabling consumers to get mobile services digitally. Esims have also paved way for a pay-as-you-go business model, where service providers offer highly customizable plans, and customers cut down a lot on expenditures and save huge amounts of money. eSIM-enabled consumer devices are on track to exceed 250 million by the end of 2019 and are expected to expand beyond flagship devices to reach 1 billion within 2 years.

    It is indeed fascinating to see the developments in cellular technology, which leads the way to new innovation and advancements.

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