We operate our electronic networks - including our 5G network - based on the radio wave guidance of Public Health England (PHE). PHE is informed by the work of experts at the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHO regularly reviews evidence looking into the health effects of radio wave exposure, including from 5G networks.
We follow the electromagnetic field (EMF) guidelines of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). The ICNIRP is recognised by the WHO.
These groups and other experts in the UK and internationally have concluded that health effects are unlikely to occur from exposure, provided the levels are below the maximum recommended level set out in the ICNIRP guidelines.
Public Health England says it is possible that 5G upgrades in a network may slightly increase the overall radio wave exposure level, but they will remain low compared to the maximum recommended level.
We commissioned an independent review of electromagnetic field levels around our 5G network. This review concluded that levels were well below the limits set out in the ICNIRP guidelines.
Electromagnetic field (EMF) monitoring
We have 5 Electromagnetic Field (EMF) monitoring devices installed in our area - 3 around Lansdowne, and 2 in Boscombe. These devices monitor the levels of non-ionising electromagnetic radiation, which includes our 5G installations.
You can compare EMF emissions in several points in our area using our EMF monitoring platform below. You can click on any of the monitor icons on the map to view the data from that location, and you can choose a date range to see the data over time.
About the results
Our real-time EMF emission levels are shown in blue on the graph. The dotted red line on the graph sits at 61 volts per metre, which is the maximum recommended level of exposure according to the ICNIRP.