The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) in Peru has issued a statement denying that telecommunications antennas are harmful.
The organizations says that in contrast to what some may claim, telecommunications antennas are not unsafe but instead have a positive impact on the population. MTC added that they enable the expansion and improvement of telecommunications services, especially in areas with limited coverage.
In a statement, the organization said that in a constantly growing market like Peru’s, there is a need for greater infrastructure deployment to ensure the quality of service to citizens. And in this regard, by 2025, there should be more than 60,000 cellular base stations (antennas) to close the connectivity gap, according to OSIPTEL.
As a result, the MTC promotes the sustainable development of communication services and universal access to them. It also conducts awareness campaigns to address the myth that radiation generated by mobile antennas affects health.
MTC constantly measures Non-Ionizing Radiations (NIR) – the more than 3,000 measurements conducted guarantee their safety to health, as they are below 1% of the maximum recommended limit considered safe by international organizations.
“Antennas make efficient communication possible. That’s why we have emphasized the message about their value contributing to the demystification that they can be harmful to health. Our commitment is to rigorously monitor radiation levels to ensure the safety of the population,” said Patricia Carreño, Vice Minister of Communications.
