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Notion that 5G is dangerous is incorrect: Sterlite Technologies CTO

Telecom providers follow extremely stringent regulations, says Badri Gomatam.

Mandatory for telecom operators to conduct trials in rural and semi-urban areas
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Mandatory for telecom operators to conduct trials in rural and semi-urban areas

Megha Manchanda New Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed last week a petition by film actor Juhi Chawla against rolling out 5G technology in India. People should not worry about the threat from radiation, said Badri Gomatam, Chief Technology Officer at Sterlite Technologies, in an interview to Megha Manchanda.

Q. Is there a real threat in terms of radiation from 5G towers?

No, we don’t believe that there are any material issues on this front. All emission standards are well defined by global standards organizations. Every Radio Unit (RU), including 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G or WiFi access point, needs to meet very stringent emission