Many Australian communities, organisations, governments, and businesses depend on radio communications services. They are especially important in rural and remote areas.
Radio provides an essential means of communication in times of emergency and natural disaster.
The consensus of International public health authorities is that there is no substantiated scientific evidence of health effects from the EME generated by radio communications facilities that comply with national and international safety guidelines. Telstra has strict procedures in place to ensure that its radio facilities comply with national and international guidelines. Compliance with all applicable EME standards is part of Telstra s responsible approach to EME and radio frequency technology. Independent measurements have shown that radio communications facilities operate at relatively low power. This enables Telstra to have accurate and substantiated scientific information to guide its actions.