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Australian residents and councils raise health concerns about “small cell” installations

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    • 18 JAN 19
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    Australian residents and councils raise health concerns about “small cell” installations

    From Stop Smart Meters Australia

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    Posted on January 18, 2019 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

    The ABC reported earlier this month that residents in NSW have petitioned for the removal of small cell boxes. “In a move that experts say will become more common as Australia prepares itself for the 5G rollout, TPG, in conjunction with China”s Huawei, has begun placing the transmitters “” roughly the size of two shoe boxes “” on power poles across the suburb of Ryde, in Sydney”s north-west.”

    PHOTO: The small cell boxes that have begun popping up in Sydney. (ABC News)

    The transmitters will initially be used to boost 4G in suburban areas. Small cell installations are also essential to paving the way for the rollout of 5G. Residents were not given a say in the matter.

    In addition to concerns about health effects, security issues are being raised. “Huawei, which is building the small cell boxes on the 4G network for TPG, is banned from taking part in the rollout of 5G mobile infrastructure over national security concerns.” It seems ironic that Huawei will, however, already have a foot in the door!

    Community concern about small cell deployments is also being voiced in Victoria….SNIP

    Read the full article here

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