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Complete top to bottom regulatory capture. We need a national smart meter opt out on individual residences for all types of technologies for every utility available, electricity, natural gas, water, and beyond. Local energy and utility companies consistently refuse to offer opt outs, charge punitive pricing for those whom refuse smart grid systems, refuse to listen, deceive customers about the dangers of these technological items, and force us to have them on our homes. We want cell towers of all kinds removed from all public parks and public schools for similar safety concern reasons. We were supposed to have low priced broadband and fiber optic access, which is what 1990's infrastructure built out subsidies and grants were intended for. Instead the telecom companies hijacked the infrastructure and sold everyone high price cellular instead, built on the backbone of the fiberoptic network the public paid for, for public benefit and low priced access. The biological damage from these technologies goes far beyond thermal heating. Bees and pollinators are at historically low numbers, we are experiencing an insect and other biological forms of life die off on this planet. Please will someone force a removal of the never ending new satellites in the sky and get that under control immediately? We do not need to blanket the entire earth with wireless access emf fields. The corporations pushing these technologies are clearly unchecked and effectively unregulated at this point. We need additional investment in fiberoptic with public access everywhere there may be sub standard connectivity. The last thing we need anywhere is another technological smart device or spyware data broker collection device anywhere. Get every single one of these out of our public areas immediately please. Keep it wired. Keep it safe. From wireless devices within the homes, for entertainment, work purposes, the unwelcome injection of synching devices pervading everything everywhere, clearly there is no regulatory check to these industries. These have deleterious and cumulative negative effects on human health, down to the cellular level. The damage builds the more emf field exposure is present. Yet the industry and captured government agencies insist on ignoring studies and scientific proof from around the world the harms these new technologies cause. At this point it may be better for medical professionals to prescribe safe limits because there is nowhere anyone can turn for valid safety or meaningful privacy advisement from within the government agencies whom allegedly oversee these industries. We want 3glte systems available again. The ewaste generated from these forced transitions to 4glte or higher is incredible and wasteful. We want our qwerty flip phones back. The kind without all the monitoring capability, built in spyware, and dangerous high frequency emf generating fields like all the 'modern' phones. The amount of fraud, spam of all sorts, is clearly out of control and unchecked on these systems too. From smart devices of all sorts to every day phones, there needs to be new rules prohibiting all types of unwelcome communication and solicitation. Real penalties for scammers whom never ever stop and have created a billions of dollar a year industry defrauding Americans. We're forced to have these devices through a myriad of ways or denied normal societal access, then there is no effective oversight to prevent harm and abuse of the systems integrations. The bees are dying. The trees are dying. The soils are increasingly contaminated. Yet big industry continues to pull the strings of government. The waste fraud and abuse has truly reached epic levels. This is not the bright future of technology we were promised. As the surveillance network builds at a rapid pace all around us, tyranny on the horizon. All it takes to turn these technologies into tools of control and harm is a policy change. The very last thing anyone needs is another data center and we're also in desperate need of right to be forgotten type laws, strict limitations on data gathering of data brokers and the corporations they deal with. We want our fourth amendment right to privacy back immediately. The wireless infrastructure and IOT network of devices is a key part in the erosion of civil liberties, ongoing abusive process by these corporations whom build, deploy, utilize, and profit from the devices presence. When do we as consumers get a meaningful opt out option? We're all opted in without consent then are not allowed to opt out? Nobody does anything about this as they ignore privacy and safety advocates from around the world whom have irrefutably proved harm? That is regulatory capture. Save the bees. If you don't care about rights and health of humans, at least save the bees. Our food supply depends on them. The emf fields decimate pollinators even worse than chemical pollution. Endless studies, ignored.

Children's schools should not be located near mobile phone towers or TV towers or electrical transmission power lines. And the powerful Wi-Fi routers often used in schools should not be near any children's desks. California officially issued guidelines advising of mobile phone dangers, warning of increased risk of brain cancer and other health problems, and that children’s developing brains could be at greater risk. The biggest source of RF exposure for most people is using a mobile phone next to the head. You can reduce RF exposure a lot by using the phone's speaker and holding the phone farther away from your head, or using wired headphones say neuro-oncologists & public heath experts. The city council in Berkeley California passed a law that requires retailers to tell consumers how far away their phone should be held. The European Union recommends wired Internet rather than wireless in schools. France also banned WiFi routers in nursery and daycare centers, and restricted elementary school WiFi to only when in use for education. The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) states in an open letter to school superintendents, “There is a consistent, emerging science that shows people, especially children who are more vulnerable due to developing brains and thinner skulls, are being affected by the increasing exposure to wireless radiation.” In 2021 a New Hampshire report outlined health risks of cell phone towers in residential neighborhoods. Scientific American reported a study of mobile phone exposure and cancer in rats: www.scientificamerican.com/article/major-cell-phone-radiation-study-reignites-cancer-questions/ According to Dr. Joel Moskowitz (UC/Berkeley), "The study's results reinforce the need for more stringent regulation of radiofrequency radiation and better disclosure of the health risks associated with wireless technologies." Dr. Martha Herbert, a Harvard Pediatrician, wrote in this letter to Montgomery County Schools "there are thousands of papers...that document adverse health and neurological impacts of EMF/RFR"..."Radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation from wifi and cell towers can exert a disorganizing effect on the ability to learn and remember, and can also be destabilizing to immune and metabolic function"..."Powerful industrial entities have a vested interest in leading the public to believe that EMF/RFR, which we cannot see, taste or touch, is harmless, but this is not true". The American Academy of Pediatrics in 2013 requested a review of EMF radiation emissions from technology devices, citing impact on children. Some schools have reduced WiFi exposure of children: https://ehtrust.org/tag/wifi-in-schools/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/school-wifi-networks-could-put-12602188 In 2011 the World Health Organization classified cell phones (and other wireless devices) as a possible carcinogen due to RF emissions. In 2013 Dr. Anthony Miller from University of Toronto School of Public Health recommended that based on new research, radio frequency (RF) exposure should be reclassified as a probable carcinogen. Regarding power lines: Researchers have found health effects, including a doubling of leukemia rates associated with living in AC magnetic field strengths greater than 4.0 mG. www.emfs.info/health/leukaemia/ www.powerwatch.org.uk/elf/overview.asp www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10944614 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20877339 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11055621 The Swedish National Energy Department issued an advisory warning that schools, playgrounds, and day-care centers should not be sited near power lines, and that children should not be subjected for long periods every day to AC magnetic fields over 3.0 mG.

Public Comment to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
ET Docket No. 13-84: Reassessment of RF Exposure Limits I urge the FCC to open a new proceeding to reassess its radio frequency (RF) exposure limits and work directly with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that those limits reflect current scientific evidence, including potential biological effects beyond tissue heating. Wireless infrastructure has expanded dramatically, with antennas and cell towers appearing on schools, apartment buildings, and near people's homes. Wi-Fi, smart meters, and wireless devices are now widespread, often with limited public discussion about potential health and environmental impacts or the availability of alternatives. I have personally experienced headaches, nausea, feeling unwell, neck and chest tightness, ringing in my ears, and a hot, tingling sensation in my hand when holding a cell phone. I have noticed differences in how I feel under certain wireless conditions, including when using Wi-Fi compared with a wired Ethernet connection. I recognize these experiences do not establish causation, but I believe they warrant serious consideration and further independent research. The FCC should not rely solely on protection against excessive tissue heating without transparently evaluating the broader scientific evidence concerning possible biological effects. I ask the Commission to: 1. Open a new proceeding to review and update its RF exposure limits. 2. Work with HHS and independent researchers to evaluate the latest evidence on potential biological effects, including effects not explained by heating. 3. Improve public access to exposure measurements, the scientific basis for safety standards, and any remaining uncertainties. 4. Consider practical alternatives, including wired technologies, and the environmental and community impacts of expanding wireless infrastructure. 5. Provide meaningful opportunities for public participation before finalizing revised standards. I am also concerned about who benefits financially from the rapid expansion of wireless infrastructure and whether commercial interests are receiving greater consideration than public health, environmental protection, and informed public choice. I urge the FCC to take concrete action, commission a transparent review, and work with HHS to ensure that its standards are informed by the full body of credible scientific evidence. The public deserves transparency, accountability, and a meaningful voice in decisions that affect our homes and communities. Thank you for considering my comments.

October 6, 2026 Hello: We reside in Fort Lauderdale Florida. This is in regard to my own Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome. Because I was unable to sleep for six months, we decided to disconnect the wifi at night. When we found that helpful we changed to ATT so now our home is completely hard wired. We had Florida Power and Light remove our Smart Meter. I purchased 2 gallons of EMF shielding paint for the bedroom, as we pick up the neighbor signals. I bought faraday cloth for the sliding glass door. I sewed a faraday cloth hoodie apron for when we travel and stay in hotels. Three years ago I discovered I also experience a strong vertigo when we shop Office Depot. It was also happening at church on Sundays so we had to change churches. The vertigo starts about 10 to 15 minutes of entering the building and takes just as long to stop when we depart. That is my story. It is a good thing I am retired because it would not be possible to work in a building when the vertigo is as strong as it has been.

In 2016, I developed EMF hypersensitivity (EMR Syndrome) shortly after being exposed to 5 electrical and another 5 gas smart meters on my apartment bedroom wall while living in California. I was also subjected to my neighbors' wifi signals and their cell phone transmissions, and lived within 900 feet of a cell tower. My symptoms included: brain fog, depression, leg cramps, insomnia, severe tinnitus, and skin cancer that required two surgeries to successfully remove. I purchased an EMF meter to read the radiation output, but could not get the levels down low enough to sleep in my bedroom, despite shielding the walls. Consequently, I was forced to sleep on my living room floor. My only remedy was to move to Oregon, where I could replace the smart meter with an analog one, use a copper landline for telephone calls, and completely hardwire my internet connection. Since then, most of my symptoms have disappeared except the tinnitus. However, despite all of the precautions I have taken to protect my health, I cannot spend time in a crowd of people using their cell phones, nor in a building bathed in wifi. I'm lucky that I know how to protect myself, but most people are unaware of the damage that EMFs are doing to their mental and physical health. I pray that you will see fit to reassess the danger of EMFs so that no one else will ever be subjected to the suffering that I've had to endure.

I have 2 grandchildren in public schools and am very worried about health radiation exposure from the wireless technology used in our schools. The risks include cancer (which is the 2nd cause of death in children). The core issue is that wireless technology was implemented, without consideration of the impact on human health, based on the 1996 FCC Regulation. Since then, new scientific studies have proven links to health risks from wireless radiation. I learned first-hand about illness from wireless exposure when I became ill in my own home. Having spent my career as a university librarian, I educated myself about this. The science points to strong associations between wireless radiation and multiple illnesses. The [U.S.] National Toxicology Program reports that wireless radiation causes DNA damage which results in cancer. Dr. Anthony Miller, former senior advisor to the WHO states that it should be promoted from 2B to 1A, a human carcinogen. In fact, this radiation is absorbed deeper into the bodies of children than into adults. The danger is not only in years to come, but NOW. For example, at Fay School in Southboro, MA, children exposed to Wi-Fi became ill with nose-bleeds, headaches, and nausea. The following steps should be implemented for schools: 1. Require that all computers within schools be hard-wired and eliminate wireless transmission. [This has already been done in Europe]. 2. To immediately minimize WI-FI signals, instruct school personnel to keep wireless routers and devices off when not in use. 3. Since funding may be a challenge, negotiate with the industry that brought in this toxic technology to subsidize the hard-wiring of school computer systems. Our children’s health should take top priority over corporate profit. 4. In addition to the many hours of exposure inside school, there is radiation from outside. Please oppose the installation of 5G antennas within a half-mile of school buildings [as has been done in Europe]. 5G increases radiation exposures manyfold, and at a crucial time of their development, children will be even more bombarded. Given that 1 in 3 people will develop cancer in their lifetime, please take action to protect ALL our children, teachers, and staff! [See sources below] Links to Health Effects of Wireless Radiation "Generation Zapped" https://generationzapped.com/watch-the-film/ Trailer to “Generation Zapped”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj_30YDVkaI Understanding EMF's , including Impact on Children https://sites.google.com/site/understandingemfs/home Cell towers: https://sites.google.com/site/understandingemfs/cell-towers Childhood cancer rates by state: https://statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov/quick-profiles/index.php?statename=massachusetts Schools Banning Cell-Towers The Los Angeles Unified School District has adopted several Board resolutions that ban cell towers on or near schools: http://emrpolicy.org/news/headlines/29may09_lausd_press_release.pdf http://sunroomdesk.com/2009/12/10/lausd-calls-for-increased-setbacks-advance-notification-on-locations-near-schools/  See the Environmental Health Trust for information to provide schools: https://ehtrust.org/cell-tower-proposed-near-home-childs-school-need-scientific-resources-health-safety/ Jeromy Johnson, M.S. Engineering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0NEaPTu9oI&t=11s Sharon Goldberg, M.D. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK0AliMe-KA Environmental Health Trust https://ehtrust.org/science/whoiarc-position-on-wireless-and-health/ Huntington NY Accoustimeter measuring radiation from "small cells" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcozqp5Op78 Children sickened from wi-fi at Fay School, Southboro, MA See https://www.boston25news.com/news/parents-say-schools-wifi-signal-making-son-sick-1/7363498 Major cities revolt against FCC’s proposed small cell deployment rules https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/major-u-s-cities-revolt-against-fcc-s-proposed-small-cell-deployment-rules "Burlington Union" report of Verizon's withdrawal of application for 7 "small cells" in Burlington, MA http://burlington.wickedlocal.com/news/20181026/verizon-withdraws-burlington-cell-tower-application Among children ages 0 to 14 years, it is estimated that, in 2018, 10,590 will be diagnosed with cancer and 1,180 will die of the disease (1). Among adolescents ages 15 to 19 years, about 5000 will be diagnosed with cancer and about 600 will die of the disease. https://www.cancer.gov/types/childhood-cancers/child-adolescent-cancers-fact-sheet Presentation by Cece Doucette at Burlington, MA Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX3DS6cK53Q&t=110s BCAT summary of Burlington presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KyOzIyxRo8

i suffered negative health impact from EMF from cellphone, Wifi, cell towers, and wind turbines. it caused my diaphragm to constrict and disallow proper breathing. the wind turbine's emissions are the most powerful and their detrimental effects reach far and wide. my phone is now kept on airplane mode except during use with ear plugs, home computer, cell phone are hard wired at home and distance is kept from wind turbines and cell towers. i suffered much needless hardship as it took time to pin point the true cause of this severe debilitation. until then proper and efficacious measures could NOT be taken.

5G and artificial radiation ARE the cause of illness like seasonal flu symptoms and I have longtime proof. It's the 4th time now (in 3 years) and it is exactly the same scenario every time they change the artificial radiations. My mobile phone (2G) and router (4G) suddenly have zero reception for a period of about 3 days. During these 3 days I develop flu like symptoms due artificial radiations (the beacons or 'towers' emit something else) : headaches (I never have headaches any other time), tinnitus, sensation of pressure in ears, pain in full jaw, auditory feeling of high intensity unhearable sound (I've dabbled with music production in the past and the use of audio monitors so I know audio sounds that are unhearable by being too high or too low), mucus, generalized fatigue, light nausea. Those symptoms only develop during those special times, never when my phone or router are turned off for other reasons. I'm also slowly going blind in my eye connected to the brain hemisphere on which ear I place the phone. The cell towers keep emitting unusual radiations as indicated by my router that has full reception of something (full bars but other light hue), but zero internet. The phone keeps saying 'check operator messages' which also only happens during those 3 days. My health (mainly energy level) has significantly declined since the installation of a 5G tower and new cell towers near me (less than 1km). I have what you can find in '5G illness' or low level (way below official limits) artificial radiation long term exposure illness. Besides that I'm healthy, been living as healthy as possible all my life (no drugs, no junk food and since 2009 no vaccines due to adverse effects) and have been extensively documenting my health daily in my journal (Excel file) since 2005: exact things I eat, sleep schedule, energy level, physical activity, (lack of) meds etc. I'm never sick except for the occasional (2x a year) food poisoning and the artificial radiation episodes. Family members who switched to a 'smart' phone developed and report (to me) some or most of the list of typical '5G symptoms'. List to which accelerated aging should be added. My ex wife ditched her landline wireless phone approx 15 years ago after it made her quickly ill and she quickly identified it as the cause. I limit my EMF exposure (I have an EMF multi tester) as 3 years ago the electromagnetic field of a heater close to me caused me thrombocytopenic purpura to the adjacent body parts. EMF and artificial radiation are anything but harmless, not only proven in studies, but from personal experience! I have a university master's degree and analyzing things (far beyond my degree) is part of my daily life. So please stop making everything wireless and connected to the totalitarian radar net, update the limits to respect life of which you are a part.

I’m very concerned about wireless radiation and all of the radiation from “smart” devices. Even if I hard wire my home and turn off what I can in my home there are still multiple WiFi systems from my neighbors affecting us. There needs to be much more oversight and regulation of EMFs, a push to move to hard wiring, requirement of opt out of “smart” features in all appliances cars etc and limiting the use of “smart” meters by utility companies.

I submit this comment as a 27-year-old resident of France who gradually developed severe, localized physiological and neurological symptoms from ambient and near-field electromagnetic fields since early 2021. It provides real-world data demonstrating that current regulatory safety margins completely fail to protect individuals with heightened physiological sensitivities. First of all, Current safety compliance models generally evaluate portable wireless devices under static, isolated transmission loads within laboratory environments. However, modern mobile applications, especially real-time navigation and maps, force simultaneous, high-capacity polling across multiple internal antennas, including GPS, cellular data, and Wi-Fi networks. This concurrent multi-radio aggregation drives localized thermal output and electromagnetic power density significantly higher than what is accounted for during single-antenna laboratory testing. The wireless industry itself explicitly recognizes this volatile phenomenon, as documented in hardware engineering blueprints like U.S. Patent No. US20120231784A1 (https://patents.google.com/patent/US20120231784A1/en), which designs proprietary methods for dynamic emission control to handle the erratic exposure fields generated by multi-carrier architectures. To more accurately align with typical consumer usage, it is recommended that the Commission update its Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) and power-density testing protocols. These updates should account for maximum simultaneous multi-radio aggregation configurations evaluated in realistic handling positions rather than standard laboratory spacing. Secondly, Current regulatory exposure models evaluate man-made radiofrequency (RF) emissions in isolation, which may overlook how background atmospheric conditions compound human physiological stress. Meteorological events like thunderstorms generate massive static electric charges, creating a highly dense, localized electrostatic field that acts as an environmental catalyst. For sensitized individuals, the convergence of these background fields, low-frequency device currents, environmental heat, and hardware acoustics can create a state of severe sensory overload within the central nervous system. Under these multi-field conditions, the brain may initially suppress immediate neural discomfort; however, the moment the primary environmental stimulus shifts, baseline neurological defenses can drop. This often triggers a central sensitization event, causing the nervous system to register the accumulated environmental irritation all at once as a sudden, sharp wave of debilitating pain. To more accurately reflect how individuals interact with a dynamic matrix of overlapping fields under real-world conditions, it is recommended that the Commission expand its exposure paradigms to account for these cumulative environmental co-factors and associated neurological feedback loops. Thirdly, structural metal enclosures, including subways, trains, elevators, and passenger vehicle cabins, can act as partial Faraday cages that attenuate incoming signals from cellular base stations. To maintain a stable network connection under these conditions, mobile device power-control algorithms automatically increase emission output toward maximum capacity. When an individual operates a handset directly against the ear inside a vehicle, this automated power surge occurs with zero physical spacing from the user, concentrating radiofrequency energy, increasing battery current draw, and elevating localized thermal output next to the central nervous system. For individuals with heightened physiological sensitivities, these transient spikes inside closed cabins can contribute to acute neurological tension and nervous system strain, even when devices are kept at a distance. To address these enclosed environmental dynamics, it is recommended that the Commission evaluate real-world transient exposure profiles and power-control spikes inside public transit corridors and automotive cabins, rather than relying solely on open-air, averaged outdoor metrics. Fourthly, the relationship between urban topography, architectural design, and radiofrequency (RF) distribution introduces complex spatial dynamics that standard shielding assumptions often overlook. While dense historic urban centers with thick masonry and stone construction inherently dampen external RF penetration, open coastal areas and low-profile environments with strict height limitations allow for less obstructed signal propagation, which can increase ambient spatial exposure. Furthermore, structural variations within buildings present specific localized vulnerabilities; standard glass windows often serve as unshielded entry points that allow ambient signals to bypass protective masonry, creating distinct exposure gradients near openings. Similarly, upper-floor elevations frequently align directly with the horizontal trajectories of elevated cell antennas, negating any presumed safety from height, while neighboring rooftops can scatter, reflect, and amplify signals rather than effectively blocking them. Consequently, addressing these material and topographical vulnerabilities requires a more nuanced understanding of architectural shielding to properly safeguard sensitive environments. The FCC should initiate interdisciplinary coordination with architects, material scientists, and civil engineers to fund research into, and mandate standardized compliance testing for, specialized shielding window glass and building materials. These structural innovations must be optimized to establish unified, continuous protection against ambient RF accumulation across entire building envelopes, regardless of unit elevation or proximity to neighboring rooftops. Lastly, transitioning to hardwired Ethernet connections and disabling wireless interfaces effectively removes high-frequency radiofrequency radiation, yet individuals with heightened sensitivities frequently report ongoing physical strain when operating close to active computer hardware. This discomfort extends beyond optical fatigue from blue light and is directly linked to low-frequency electromagnetic fields, thermal emissions, and localized electrical signatures generated by active internal components, motherboards, and current drawn by lithium-ion batteries. Because internal circuitry continues to project localized electromagnetic footprints even when communication antennas are inactive, current high-frequency regulatory frameworks remain incomplete. To ensure comprehensive safety in close-proximity device usage, regulatory bodies should expand their evaluation standards to thoroughly assess and mitigate the biological and physiological impacts of low-frequency emissions originating from both battery-operated and grid-powered consumer electronics. To conclude, current federal safety guidelines do not fully reflect the operational realities of modern consumer technology or the physiological impacts of cumulative, multi-field environmental exposure. Regulatory bodies like the Federal Communications Commission are encouraged to update baseline safety metrics beyond traditional thermal and oncological frameworks. Proactively establishing more conservative safety margins would better account for real-world usage intensity, multi-field accumulation, and non-cancer physiological or neurological feedback loops, thereby ensuring comprehensive protection for sensitive and vulnerable populations.