5G technologies have the potential to offer significant social and economic benefit across the UK. However, anti-5G sentiment amongst some in society is a fact that we acknowledge and wherever possible, questions and concerns should be addressed. On this page you will find assets and tools, grounded in peer-reviewed science and an evidence based approach, to support discussion about these concerns.
Benefits of 5G & Related Resources
How 5G will support industry and regional growth and prosperity
5G can enable operational efficiencies, drove productivity and provide new, immersive ways to meaningfully interact with consumers. 5G connectivity can therefore be a critical tool in securing regional growth and prosperity, from manufacturing and agriculture to tourism.
Mobile UK: How 5G will help the environment
5G technology can measure and monitor the environment much more quickly and easily than humans and existing technology can. 5G will mean that action can be taken sooner to prevent or address environmental harm and damage.
Mobile UK: Why 5G will help healthcare
5G technology will provide more opportunity to speak directly to healthcare professionals, and new ways to be treated by them.
A Guide to Mobile Telecoms Masts
Covering everything that local authorities, consumers and citizens may want to know about mobile telecoms masts: what they are for, the different types of masts, their component parts and why we need them.
Mobile UK: Other benefits
Mobile UK's mini pack series explores the societal benefits of 5G, click on the front page of each pack to read more.
Mobile UK: How 5G can reduce emissions and support net zero
This report from Mobile UK demonstrates the significant role that the widespread utilisation and adoption of 5G technology can play to help us to reach these targets to reduce our impact on the natural world.
5G mobile technology: a guide
Information on exposure to radio signals from 5G technologies. This guide, produced by Government and Ofcom, explains the facts about 5G to help you deal with queries from the public and to combat the disinformation that is spreading online.
5G EMF Readings
Read about Ofcom's EMF consultations, statements, technical reports of EMF readings across the UK and how they're ensuring spectrum users can demonstrate compliance to ICNIRP guidelines.
Allaying health concerns regarding 5G and exposure to radio waves
An IET guide for policy makers and local planning authorities.
What is 5G? Naked Scientist Podcast
Interview with Paul Beastall, Previously of the UK5G Advisory Board
Mobile UK: Local Authority Guide
Mobile UK have created a guide for councillors and officers to use as required to help explain 5G to constituents.
Report on the safety of Electromagnetic radiation in 5G NR (Rohde & Schwarz)
Find more about beamforming 5G and frequencies above 3 GHz.
5G Safety & Related Resources
You’ll find here guides and articles which explain very clearly what 5G is (and what it isn't) as well as information about EMF readings gathered throughout the UK and practical how to guides for local authorities; these can be used to overcome any misconceptions people may have. We recognise that just presenting the positives of 5G is not enough; it is important that concerns are directly addressed wherever possible. We want to support you in being able to provide clear, informative responses to specific objections that help the public understand the level of associated risk. The tools found here will help you to do exactly that.
Specific Related Resources
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5G Safety Messaging Document5G Safety Messaging Document
A messaging document, created by UKTIN, to help you communicate with communities and businesses who may have questions or concerns around 5G. This document has been based on consultations with local authorities and projects who are deploying 5G as well as experts from the fields of telecoms, engineering, epidemiology and psychology. To request a copy please email marketing@uktin.net
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5G Cheatsheet for Local Authorities5G Cheatsheet for Local Authorities
A simple cheatsheet, created by UKTIN, to help you access the most appropriate resources to answer questions from your communities. To request a copy please email marketing@uktin.net
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FAQ guide for Elected OfficialsFAQ guide for Elected Officials
A frequently asked questions guide for elected officials, produced by UKTIN, featuring questions submitted by various local authorities across the UK. To request a copy please email marketing@uktin.net
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FAQ guide for Planning OfficersFAQ guide for Planning Officers
A frequently asked questions guide for planning officials, produced by UKTIN, featuring questions submitted by various local authorities across the UK. To request a copy please email marketing@uktin.net
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How To Guide: 5G Freedom of Information RequestsHow To Guide: 5G Freedom of Information Requests
A practical guide, produced by UKTIN, to help local authorities respond to FOI queries relating to 5G. Featuring sample FOI requests submitted by various local authorities across the UK. To request a copy please email marketing@uktin.net