By Heather McLean, 30 October 2001 14:40
NEWS Fears that 3G technology microwaves your brain may inflict further financial woe on the distressed telecommunications industry, according to a report. Perceived health risks from mobile technology could become a fresh topic of conversation when the general public start to see 3G base stations sprouting up. Telcos are already rolling-out the new technology, but public opinion may swing against 3G, according to Oxford Industry Analysts. The IT consultancy group believes public enthusiasm for funky new gadgets may dwindle as 3G base stations appear around the country. For 3G phones to work, they require many more base stations than GPRS or 2.5G phones. The cell around each base station will shrink or grow, according to the number of users within the area, to maintain quality of transmission. Kent County Council was the first council to ignore Tony Blair's decision to allow base stations to go up around schools. A spokesman for Kent County Council said: "The county council view is very simple. Until health issues are resolved we won't allow masts on our property and that includes schools." He said parents in particular were concerned over base stations and the alleged health risks.
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