What do scientists have to say about it?5G networks are touted as promising an exponential leap in the amount and speed of wireless data, enabling advances in self-driving vehicles, virtual reality, connected health and more as sensors and servers communicate instantly.
The World Health Organization notes concern about such exposure but says: "To date, and after much research performed, no adverse health effect has been causally linked with exposure to wireless technologies." There are still concerns about the long-term use of mobile phones close to your head possibly increasing cancer risk, with the WHO recommending in 2011 using hands-free devices.
"Provided that the overall exposure remains below international guidelines, no consequences for public health are anticipated," it adds. The determination of a health risk is made after observing whether the human body is capable of adapting to the cumulative effects of exposure.The lack of information on higher frequencies that are to be used by 5G means it is an area that France's ANSES and other researchers are looking into.