1) It seems rather odd that the government bans Huawei from participating in 4G and 5G networks and from selling their equipment in Canada, but Huawei can still participate in R&D at universities, designing our technologies and infrastructure. Morning Update: Canadian universities still partnering with Huawei despite 5G ban over security “When the Trudeau government … Continue reading 2022-06-10 Huawei NOT banned in Canadian universities
1) Dr. Arazi and his Phonegate team have found that the French agency testing reconditioned phones is not reporting accurate results for iPhone 11 and Galaxy S9. This means their SARs exceeded the French allowable limit of 2 W/kg. The deception was discovered and no explanation was forthcoming. I don’t know if phones in Canada … Continue reading 2022-06-06 Even faster Fiber Optic Cable
1) I’ve been pressing the issue that phone service will not be available from our home phones during a prolonged outage after the copper lines are cut. One member, who just experienced the major storm in Quebec, had such an outage and, frankly, she had service longer than Telus is predicting the batteries to last. … Continue reading 2022-05-27 Cows in France protected from RF by court order
1) Some really good news from Americans for Responsible Technology. As other announcements indicate, it appears that now that it is confirmed that 5G cannot provide the service that is needed over the long term, the industry is looking to fiber. National Telecommunications and Information Administration is asking for applications for funding: “With respect to … Continue reading 2022-05-26 USA funding FOC end-to-end
There will not be an update on Sunday (as usual) or Monday. Happy Victoria Day. 1) I will be providing an overview of fibre optics issues, disappearance of copper land lines and some of the many questions about them. A discussion will follow. Marg Friesen will give an update on the … Continue reading 2022-05-21 BC Hydro Substation under Vancouver elementary school
1) 5G is dependent upon fiber optic cable both is cities and rural areas. Concerns were raised in Ohio about laying cable as well as “smart” developments. Ohio Department of Natural Resources Letters on Environmental Impacts and Recommendations for Smart City Development and 5G Related Fiber optic “Environmental Health Trust is sharing two letters from the … Continue reading 2022-05-06 How Fiber helped rural areas of Oregon
(click on photo to enlarge) The Earth is dying before our eyes. Most insects — bees, butterflies, crickets, spiders — have already disappeared, even from rainforests and protected nature areas. Titmice, sparrows, and other small birds no longer grace our yards and bird feeders. Our lakes and ponds starve for frogs and salamanders. Our forests … Continue reading Saving the Planet – Next Step by Arthur Firstenberg – Cell Phone Task Force – May 03, 2022
1) Please see below in Letters info about the cell tower at Qualicum Beach (QB). There will be rallies starting on May 3 @ 10 am and continuing for days. Please support these cell tower warriors any way you can. Please consider sending this info to people you know who live in the area. This … Continue reading 2022-05-02 Cell tower arrived in Qualicum Beach
1) Today in a webinar I learned that there is a Fiber Broadband Association. (click on photos to enlarge) “Established in 2001, and the only all-fiber trade association in the Americas, the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) provides advocacy, education and resources to companies, organizations and communities who want to deploy the best networks through fiber … Continue reading 2022-04-20 Fiber Broadband Association
1) Unbelievably, Telus is asking for our support in their effort to get access to spectrum to extend 5G to rural areas. They are asking us to write our MPs to help them!! They can’t do it on their own with their lobbying millions of dollars? If anything, we should be writing our MPs asking … Continue reading 2022-04-16 Telus asking for our help re. 5G !