Cell Site Tower Radiation Myths Debunked

Cell sites come in various forms. These include water tanks, smoke stacks, grain silos, rooftops, and other tall structures where antennas and electric communication equipment can be perched. Essentially, cell sites send out radio waves that enable the use of call phones.

Several myths abound regarding the various dangers radiation, particularly wireless cellular signals, may pose to humans living near cell sites. However, a study conducted in New Delhi has established that radiation emitted from cell sites or towers is hundreds of times below the international safety standards. The study was launched in response to growing public concerns over the supposed harmful effects of radiation cellular towers.

The study measured cumulative GSM and DMA technologies using carefully calibrated equipment as prescribed by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection or ICNIRP. Subsequently, researchers confirmed that the cumulative emissions detected at many cell sites fall way below the prescribed limits.

Properly built cell sites are not only safe but also benefit people or small businesses that own tall structures such as water tanks and flagpoles, among other things. A cell site lease on such a property can prove very financially rewarding indeed, especially due to the increasing public demand for high-quality voice and data services.