In Defense of Cell Towers in the Community

 

The long-held misconception that the radio frequency (RF) signals emitted by a nearby cell tower can be harmful to a person’s health remains just that: a misconception. The fact is that there isn’t a single shred of evidence that supports this absurd claim. In truth, cell towers emit a less-than-powerful signal than what one may receive from a handheld cellular phone.

The bottom line is that these naysayers simply don’t want a cell tower in their vicinity, so they’re desperate to find ways to oppose it. These same people are also likely to argue that a cell tower somehow diminishes the property values in their community. The truth of the matter is, it depends.

In today's digital age, the majority of people have become dependent on their mobile phones more than ever before. A cell tower may not be attractive, but buying a property where the cell service isn’t that great is becoming a major issue in the real estate business. Today, nobody wants to live in a place where their fancy gadgets simply don’t work.

Are cell towers an eyesore? That may be the case for some, but having a cell tower around certainly beats not being able to use mobile devices in today’s highly connected environment.