5G. What is it, and Health Concerns.

Emf radiation spectrum
Source: https://emf-protection.co.uk/how-to-measure-emf-in-your-home/

5G represents the latest leap in wireless network technology, following the evolutionary path from 1G to 2G, then 3G and 4G, now arriving at 5G. With its capability to handle data traffic a thousand times greater than its predecessor and deliver connectivity ten times faster, 5G promises to propel us further into the era of global connectivity and digital transformation. This advancement supports the burgeoning Internet of Things, ultra-fast computing for AI development, and myriad other technology-driven innovations shaping our increasingly digital lives. It sounds promising, doesn’t it?

However, achieving this heightened wireless network capacity necessitates an expansion of the current frequency range, stretching from 6 gigahertz (GHz) all the way up to 30-300GHz. Such a significant increase in frequency is fundamental to realising the full potential of 5G.

Yet, as 5G deployment progresses, concerns about its potential health effects emerge. Individuals are becoming increasingly aware of electromagnetic field (EMF) sensitivity, and the proliferation of 5G towers raises fair concerns about heightened exposure to EMFs. Unlike its predecessor, 5G relies on numerous smaller cellular communication towers, making it harder to avoid proximity to these sources of radiation.