WIDER testing of phone mast emissions will take place in 2026 amid an anticipated broader rollout of 5G services, the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority has said following a recent audit that found levels remained “well within” safe limits.
The audit was commissioned by the JCRA and carried out by independent experts across a mix of urban and rural locations in September.
In a statement, the regulator said that all of the 20 sites tested, which included 13 areas where 5G services had been newly deployed, were found to be “well within” the safe limits for the public as set out in guidance published by the International Commission for Non-Ionising Radiation Protection.
Technical case officer Robin Hogge described the testing “a vital demonstration of our commitment to ensure that Jersey’s telecoms sector is safe and well regulated”.
He said: “We are pleased to report continued safe emissions for another year.
“The inclusion of 5G masts in the testing for the first time marks an important step in demonstrating that our most current technology meets established standards.”
The JCRA statement thanked operators “for their continued positive engagement and co-operation with these important audits”.
It added: “In 2026, with the expected broader rollout of 5G services, the JCRA will carry out a wider set of testing, with the aim to retest all sites in the Island in the coming years.”
