In 1995, the telecommunications industry was preparing to introduce a dangerous new product to the United States: the digital cell phone. Existing cell phones were analog and expensive, owned mostly by the wealthy, used for only a few minutes at a time. Many were car phones whose antennas were outside the […]
5G
Cybersecurity and privacy experts have been warning for many years about risks associated with all Internet of Things (IoT), “Smart”, and wireless “Wi-Fi” technology (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). By B.N. Frank Additional experts have been warning against launching more telecommunication satellites for other significant reasons (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Nevertheless, companies are still getting approval to launch more telecom […]
Cities AND entire countries have taken action to ban, delay, halt, and limit 5G installation AS WELL AS issue moratoriums due to economic, environmental, health, and public safety risks. By B.N. Frank Increased energy consumption is both an economic and environmental concern. 5G requires millions of small cells and/or antennas to operate. Recently, China announced […]
If you hadn’t heard already, 5G service has been a HUGE disappointment and the hits just keep coming. By B.N. Frank From Environmental Health Trust: 5G is a Sinking Ship: Slow, Poor Performance and a Power Hog As it turns out 5G is not all it is cracked up to be. 5G is a […]
Just last month, PC Magazine advised Verizon phone users to turn off and/or disable 5G due to slow speed. In September, it was reported that AT&T’s 5G was slower than 4G in almost every city where it was tested. In 2019, there were reports of T-Mobile 5G phones overheating and catching fire. By B.N. Frank JANUARY 3, 2021 […]
If the 5G issue is important to you, the results of the 5G-Free New Zealand Coalition Election Questionnaire are available at the link below so that you can be informed about different parties’ stances on 5G before you vote! Here’s the link: https://www.5g.org.nz/2020/10/05/results-of-the-5g-free-nz-coalition-2020-election-questionnaire/ NB: If you are on FB, the […]
High-speed internet CAN be obtained without 5G and even without wireless, but they aren’t interested in providing safe high-speed internet access – only 5G – despite increasing expert opposition and warnings. Apparently, one employee of a little-known government agency is making this more difficult for them. OCTOBER 9, 2020 By B.N. Frank High-speed internet CAN […]
Thinking of buying a new phone, just for high-speed mm Wave 5G? Do yourself a favor: Don’t. By B.N. Frank There has been so much controversy, opposition, and international action taken AGAINST 5G deployment that it’s been the subject of Dilbert comic strips. American opposition isn’t isolated to biological and environmental risks (see 1, 2). Federal agencies and […]
In 2019, telecom executives gave U.S. congressional testimony that they have NO scientific evidence that 5G is safe. This is one of many reasons why American opposition to 5G continues to increase. JULY 24, 2020 By B.N. Frank State representatives in Hawaii have introduced a bill to ban deployment until studies show that it’s […]
Opposition to 5G is worldwide. Many in Australia have been protesting deployment and continue to do so. One municipal council has agreed to conduct a safety investigation because of this. JUNE 26, 2020 By B.N. Frank Cities AND countries have taken action to ban, delay, halt, and limit 5G installation as well as […]