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Cities Are Saying No To 5G, Citing Health, Aesthetics—And FCC Bullying

Those hawking specious safety concerns about the new technology have found common cause with some of America’s most powerful mayors

August 26, 2019

Five Myths About 5G, Debunked
Five Myths About 5G, Debunked

There are a lot of myths about what the fifth generation of wireless connectivity can and can’t do. WSJ’s Spencer MacNaughton debunks five common 5G myths. Photo: Associated Press

Christopher Mims

Jack Tibbetts, a member of the Santa Rosa, Calif., city council, knew he had a problem. It was early 2018, and he’d started getting calls from constituents at opposite ends of the political spectrum. The common thread: cellular antennas going up next to their homes, causing concerns over property values and health.

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