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Should you be concerned about 5G?

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  • Duration: 1 min
  • Publication date: 11 Aug 2020
  • Part of series EngShorts

Abstract

5G is the next evolution in mobile technology that provides a wide variety of features including faster download speeds, more consistent quality and greater capacity to cope with the increasing demands of customers. There is, however, still false information about 5G and its health effects. Some of it is pure fantasy, but there have also been sincere concerns expressed by some, including scientists, who are not up to date with how 5G has evolved in the UK. 5G is just as safe as 4G, 3G and GSM. What other concerns do you have?

Learn more at theiet.org/5G-health

Keywords:
  • #engshorts
  • 3G
  • 4G
  • 5G
  • EngShort
  • GSM
  • customer demands
  • digital technology
  • fake news
  • faster download speeds
  • health effects
  • higher frequency
  • mobile technology
  • radio wave exposure
  • safety standards

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