1)   A very significant program broadcast by PBS in the US.  It is vital that more programs like this get info out to the public. If anyone finds a video or transcript of this program, please send to me at citizensforsafertech@shaw.ca PBS Frontline: “In The Age of AI” Provides a Stark Look of How Tech Companies … Continue reading 2019-11-15 UK govt. put on notice re. 5G →

1)   Many public washrooms currently have battery operated faucets, soap dispensers, etc. To improve service and reduce battery replacement, wireless power is being considered, but it might not use RF. Instead, it is possible to use infrared light to send a signal to the device.  Maybe at least our washrooms will be WI-Fi-free. Enabling the Restroom of … Continue reading 2019-11-14 The threat of Huawei in 5G grid →

1)  As a follow up to articles in an update a couple of years ago, 60 more 5G satellites were launched on Monday.  More space junk is yet to come.  Plans are for satellite-internet in Canada in 2020. (click on photos to enlarge)   SpaceX sends up 60 mini-satellites with plans for thousands more “The private SpaceX company … Continue reading 2019-11-13 Sixty 5G satellites launched Monday →

1)  With the 1,000s of 5G satellites in orbit, the chance of a catastrophic event that could bring down the 5G grid. Imagine all of the self-driving cars going 70 mph on a freeway suddenly out of control because of such an event!!  Add to that the environmental harm caused by the many thousands of launches. … Continue reading 2019-11-12 5G satellites (up to 53,000) increasing space junk to dangerous level →

1) It appears as if 5G is in the planning stage, at least, in most countries around the world. This happened in such a coordinated way, just as smeters did.  Not just a coincidence, I bet.  Makes it harder to call a halt. The rush is to get this technology in place and accepted before the scientists … Continue reading 2019-11-10 Status of 5G around the world →

1)   Smeters are capable of gathering data far beyond what is needed for billing purposes. Restrictions are being placed on what data can be gathered and sold to third parties in Ontario. Given what we know about the IoT and 5G’s intended goal of gathering data of a personal nature from smeters, we need laws that … Continue reading 2019-11-09 How can the benefits of 5G justify the many risks? →

1)   Just as in Canada, Swiss government departments are denying any responsibility for ensuring that cellphones (or any wireless device) are safe.  I suggest that we all write to Consumer Affairs and demand that cell phones used in Canada be tested by an independent agency to see what levels of RF they actually emit. Mobile … Continue reading 2019-11-06 UBC Canada’s first “smart” campus, loaded with 5G towers →

1)  An opinion piece by Marg Friesen and Frank Clegg that applies to every community in Canada. Winnipeg should be cautious about 5G antennas “The telecommunications providers want us to believe there is an international competition to win the 5G technology race. However, the real race is whether these companies can install their 5G antennas close to … Continue reading 2019-11-05 Many reasons to ban 5G →

1)  Telus is the only company in BC that provides copper-cable-based landlines. Over the last few years, Telus has, surreptitiously, without advising their customers, cut the copper line and replaced the old-fashioned landline with a digital phone line in many homes. In earlier updates, I’ve mentioned that it happened to me and, when I discovered it, … Continue reading 2019-11-03 Dr. Kostoff re. potential health effects of 5G understated →