Mast emissions too low to pose a health threat, say operators

Appearing before a scrutiny sub-panel yesterday, representatives from Cable & Wireless and Jersey Telecom both argued that any attempt to lower emissions or introduce ‘exclusion zones’ could make it difficult to run a mobile phone network in the Island. Both JT and C&W stressed that they abide fully by the ICNIRP guidelines – an international standard of acceptable radiation – arguing that Jersey’s level of emissions is far lower than in many other countries worldwide.