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Govt relaxes radiation limits for 5G towers to boost coverage: Report

The revised electromagnetic field limit rules will come into effect next month and double the permitted power density for a 5G base tower station (BTS) to 10 watt per square metre from 5 watts at pres

Govt relaxes radiation limits for 5G towers to boost coverage: Report
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

Radiation from cell towers not hazardous: Telecom industry

The issue of cell tower radiation has again haunted the telecom industry after Supreme Court directed shutting down of a mobile cell tower in Gwalior on complaint of a petitioner.The experts felt that it was unwelcome news for the industry. "The court seems unconvinced by the vast data and analysis that suggests that mobile radiation is simply too weak to break a chemical bond or cause damage to humans," an independent telecom sector expert said. The decision will certainly encourage other start similar litigation. The industry is already struggling on several fronts including falling revenues as well as the bad press due to call drops and radiation this court decision will disappoint them further, the expert said.Supreme Court on Wednesday directed shutting down of a mobile tower in Gwalior on the petition of a domestic help who had petitioned the apex court stating that the radiations from the mobile towers afflicted him with cancer. In a statement Cellular Operators Association of .

Radiation from cell towers not hazardous: Telecom industry
Updated On : 15 Apr 2017 | 9:17 PM IST

In a first, SC orders BSNL to shut mobile tower over cancer patient's plea

Development comes despite repeated claims by the Centre that no such health hazard exists

In a first, SC orders BSNL to shut mobile tower over cancer patient's plea
Updated On : 12 Apr 2017 | 12:29 PM IST