At Manx Telecom we understand that people are concerned about
possible health risks from the use of mobile phones and from living
near wireless network antennas. It is a subject we take very
seriously and accept our responsibility to provide clear answers
based on established scientific research.
Over the years there have been many scientific studies examining
whether there are adverse effects on health caused by mobile phone
masts or mobile phones due to exposure to radio frequencies. So far
there has been no conclusive proof of adverse effects on health
when wireless networks and devices are designed and operated in
accordance with established guidelines. The World Heath
Organization (WHO) takes the view that exposure to radio frequency
fields from masts and base stations - as long as they are operated
within guidelines already accepted by the telecommunications
industry - have no adverse effects on health.
The World Heath Organization - which is the directing and
co-ordinating authority for health within the United Nations - made
the following conclusion on the issue of electromagnetic fields and
public health:
“Considering the very low exposure levels and research results
collected to date, there is no convincing scientific evidence that
the weak radio frequency signals from base stations and wireless
networks cause adverse health effects.”
More details about WHO research in this field can be found at
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs304/en/index.html
Manx Telecom adheres to established industry and international
guidelines on the design and location of mobile phone masts and on
the radio frequencies used by mobile devices. This includes
guidelines laid down by the Mobile Operators Association
(http://mobilemastinfo.com).
There are scientific studies still being carried out in this
field and Manx Telecom will continue to adhere to any new
legislation or industry guidelines which may result from this
research.