India doubles 5G radiation limit to global standard
New Delhi: The government has increased the electromagnetic field (EMF) limits for mobile networks to global standards, allowing telecom operators to cover larger areas with fewer towers, in a bid to ensure quality of service amid rising 5G traffic, people aware of the matter told ET.
The revised EMF or radiation rules, which will come into effect next month, double the permitted power density for a 5G base tower station (BTS) to 10 watt per square metre from 5 watts at present. This will essentially help signals to travel a longer distance, allowing service providers to extend coverage from each site and reduce network expansion costs, the people said.
