The debate about whether 5G is hazardous to humans reared its ugly head months ago. On social media, conspiracy theorists peddled rumours about the imminent dangers of fifth-generation wireless technology.
These dangers according to them include creating deadly radiation and being the source of the COVID-19 pandemic. These conspirators were really getting some attention.
As a result of this, the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) had to quickly quash the rumours.
It did this by stating that after a trial of 5G that this mobile network poses no health hazards to the nation.
Online Conspiracy Theories Quashed
The internet is a wonderful thing. You have the opportunity to learn, socialize, and have fun online. However, it can also be a place where rumours spread and become bigger worries. Indeed, conspiracy theories have taken off when it comes to 5G.
Indeed, conspiracy theorists have been quick to jump on this new technology, claiming that it contains dangerous levels of radiation that can harm human health. In particular, exposure to certain radio waves and radiation could cause cancer.
However, it is important to state that extensive research has been carried out. There is no conclusive evidence to suggest 5G is a danger to human health. Instead, the Nigerian Communications Commission has gathered from the latest trials of 5G that it is going to be a benefit to the country rather than something to fear.
The trial of 5G was conducted in six cities around Nigeria. This includes Lagos, Calabar, Kano, Abeokuta, Ibadan, and Abuja. All of the tests were completed in line with the 1998 International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.
This made sure that general public exposure to electromagnetic fields is monitored. The results were well below the specification necessary for the protection of the public. Thus, people should not be scared to welcome 5G to their city.
Benefits of 5G
There are a host of benefits that 5G can bring to the nation. From playing online at a Nigerian casino to video calling friends, 5G will be able to accommodate your favorite activities and mean you can enjoy a better experience.
In particular, 5G is going to offer greater speed in transmissions. This means that you can enjoy online activities without having to wait. In addition, there is low latency with 5G, which is 10 times less than you will experience with 4G.
Again, this is a good feature and allows actions in real-time. Another benefit that Nigeria will be able to enjoy is having a larger number of devices connected to the network. More people are investing in technology and younger people are purchasing smartphones. With 5G they can access the internet and use online services without interruption and even in areas that have previously not had a good connection.
The NCC has confirmed that the deployment of 5G is set to go ahead in 2021 in Nigeria. This will be in phases, which will run over two years. Therefore, while conspiracy theorists have tried to scare people away from 5G, there are a host of benefits that can be enjoyed once it has been deployed around different cities in Nigeria.
