Besleys Telecom Engineering Limited

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One common myth that has run over decades is that, living close to a telecom cell site or being exposed to it for a long time causes cancer. The simple truth is that telecom towers use non-ionizing radiation, which is very different from harmful radiation like X-rays or nuclear radiation. Non-ionizing radio waves do not have enough energy to damage human DNA or cause cancer.

In line with this, organizations such as the World Health Organization and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection have stated emphatically that telecom towers operating within safety limits are not proven to cause cancer. Telecom operators are also required to follow strict international safety standards before sites are approved and activated.

In simple terms:
A telecom tower sends out radio signals to help your phone communicate — similar to radio and TV signals people have lived around safely for decades. The real purpose of cell sites is to improve communication, internet access, emergency response, and connectivity — not to harm people.

Have you heard this myth before, or believed it when you first heard it? Comment below with your opinion on this myth.