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This section aims to put into context some of the debates surrounding environmentally responsible approaches to used and end-of-life mobile phones. Wherever possible, examples of practical action and good practice are highlighted with references for those readers who require more information.
An information resource for people interested in a better understanding of radio frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) and wireless issues.
Health and Environment
This site is developed and maintained by the GSMA to provide balanced summaries of materials on important issues around health and environmental issues related to mobile and wireless communications.
The GSMA recognises that there is public concern about the siting of antennas and the use of mobile phones. These are low powered radio services and it is the GSMA opinion based on expert scientific reviews that there are no established health risks from exposures to radio frequency signals from wireless communications up to the levels recommended by the WHO.
We encourage a harmonised approach to national exposure and compliance policies based on the human exposure recommendations of the WHO and compliance methods developed by the IEC, ITU, CENELEC and IEEE.
The information on this site is structured around specific topics, with each addressed in a short summary and then references provided to key source documents on that subject so that interested readers can explore the background documents. In general those documents are from expert groups, independent authorities or the peer reviewed scientific literature. We will review any suggestions for additions or deletions and these should be sent to health@gsm.org. In addition, each topic includes a pointer to GSMA information on the topic.
This site will continue to grow and be updated. You are encouraged to visit regularly.
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GSMA: Electromagnetic Compatibility Studies Program
The digital technology used by modern mobile phone services supports more users, a greater range of services and improved privacy for conversations. However, the on-off nature of digital signals may cause interference to some electronic devices.
- The potential for interference decreases rapidly as the distance between the mobile phone and the electronic devices increases. GSMA has supported research on the compatibility of GSM, GPRS and 3G signals from handsets with consumer and medical electronics.
Provides a brief update of recent scientific publications related to mobile telephony. The format is short with a summary of the article taken from the published abstract and a link to the paper itself...
Mobile and wireless communications services need a network of antenna sites to provide geographic coverage and sufficient capacity for consumers... 
A mobile phone automatically operates on the lowest power necessary to maintain call quality. If an add-on device adversely affects the phone’s antenna...
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