What is a 5G base station?

A fifth generation of the technology (5G) is being introduced and reflects the latest evolution in mobile communications technology. Base stations are stationary radio transmitters with antennas mounted on freestanding masts or on buildings.

Do mobile phones need a base station?

Mobile phones and other mobile devices require a network of base stations in order to function. The base station antennas transmit and receive RF (radio frequency) signals, or radio waves, to and from mobile phones near the base station. Without these radio waves, mobile communications would not be possible.

Do 5G application base stations meet the electromagnetic radiation environment control limits?

According to the analysis of the monitoring data, the electromagnetic radiation environment levels of 5G application base stations at various monitoring points in urban areas all meet the requirements of the Electromagnetic Environment Control Limits (GB8702-2014).

Does 5G signal exposure affect base station compliance?

This agrees with measurements done in other countries whose authors conclude that the exposure to 5G signals is limited , , , but this does not assure the base station compliance as full load situation should be considered for such assessment. It also shows that the increase in the EMF field is due to the induced data traffic.

Why is a 5G network a challenge?

5G networks deployment poses new challenges when evaluating human exposure to electromagnetic fields. Fast variation of the user load and beamforming techniques may cause large fluctuations of 5G base stations field level. They may be underestimated, resulting in compliance of base stations not fitting the requirements.

Does a 5G base station increase field levels?

Adding the 5G systems does not significantly increase the overall field levels in the surroundings of the base station, in normal working conditions, compared to those of the previous generation. This has been checked during a measurement campaign in the surroundings of a 5G base station under operation.