5G External Resources

Scottish Government position on 5G and health

Date: August 2019

The Scottish Government’s most recent position statement and advice on 5G in relation to public health.

Mobile UK: 5G and Health

#5GCHECKTHEFACTS

Extensive research has been carried out, for many years now, to assess whether mobile phones or network signals pose a potential danger to human health – to date, no adverse health effects have been established.

Mobile UK have set out to showcase factually accurate information to help alleviate any concerns and improve understanding about 5G.

ICNIRP Guidelines

Date: March 2020

ICNIRP – the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection – guidelines on limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields, covering all frequencies used for mobile telecommunications in the UK. 5G levels are well within these guidelines.

Ofcom research on exposure to electromagnetic fields

Date: April 2020

Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has carried out research on electromagnetic field (EMF) measurements near 5G mobile phone base stations (including in Scotland), and published its research results. Useful for anyone looking to rebut 5G conspiracy theories

Ofcom Report

Technology Futures – spotlight on the technologies shaping communications for the future

Published in January 2021, Ofcom’s ‘Technology Futures’ Report shines a light on the innovative, emerging technologies that could shape the communications industry in the future.

World Economic Forum

5G Outlook Series: Enabling Inclusive Long-term Opportunities

In January 2021, the World Economic Forum concluded their 5G Outlook Series of publications from 2020. The series has been analysing the role of 5G in the short, medium and long term in the context of the pandemic and the economic crisis.

UK5G

UK5G is the UK’s national 5G innovation network and you’ll find a huge range of 5G news, resources and discussions on its website, updated almost daily.