Study Reveals 5G Radiation Exposure Patterns in Urban and Rural Areas
New research finds higher radiation from phones in rural areas due to fewer base stations, while urban environments show lower overall exposure levels.
- Researchers from Project GOLIAT conducted the first comprehensive study on 5G radiation exposure across urban and rural settings in Switzerland.
- The study found that rural areas, despite having fewer base stations, experience higher phone radiation due to devices working harder to maintain connections.
- In urban areas, exposure levels from base stations were higher but still significantly below international safety guidelines.
- Beamforming technology used in 5G networks increases radiation during intensive data use, with the highest levels recorded during data uploads, especially in rural regions.
- The findings will inform ongoing research across nine European countries to monitor changes in electromagnetic exposure as 5G networks expand.
Hindustan Times 
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