Data and insights

1983

First public cell tower in Chicago [source].

1997

First Wi-Fi released for consumers.

1.5 million

Number of cell towers worldwide.

3.05 billion 

Wi-Fi enabled devices are shipped globally each year [source].

1983

First commercially available cellphone, a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X.

Group 2B

EMFs have been classified as Group 2B, “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the WHO in 2011 [source].

15 billion

Connected devices worldwide [source].

10 Hz pulsed magnetic radiation

Induces DNA damage in human fetal lung fibroblast cells within 2 weeks [source].

8%

Percentage of the population who is already sensitive to EMF radiation [source].

48 hours at 1.8 GHz

Exposure duration proven to impair neurite outgrowth in neuronal cells [source].

20%

Potential drop in value of a property when installing a cell tower on its roof [source, source, source].

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