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Photos/Video: One Communications 5G Launch

Photos/Video: One Communications 5G Launch

One Communications held a ribbon cutting to officially launch their 5G mobile network just ahead of the Christmas holiday, with the company saying it reaffirms their “commitment to continuous investment in technology and delivering value to its customers.” “The 5G network promises to revolutionize the mobile service experience in Bermuda,... Read more of this article

One Communications Launch 5G Mobile Network

One Communications Launch 5G Mobile Network

One Communications announced they are launching a 5G mobile network, with the company saying “the 5G network promises to revolutionize the mobile service experience in Bermuda, beginning in Hamilton with internet access speeds up to 10x faster than the current 4G capabilities.” A spokesperson said, “One Communications proudly announces... Read more of this article

BAST: 5G Moratorium ‘Should Be Left In Place’

BAST: 5G Moratorium ‘Should Be Left In Place’

Following the Regulatory Authority’s decision to lift the moratorium on 5G, the Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology [BAST] group said they  feel it “should have been left in place until potential hazards” have been “fully investigated,” with the group noting that they “are seeking advice on further actions to take... Read more of this article

RA Reduces Retail Tariff, Lifts 5G Moratorium

RA Reduces Retail Tariff, Lifts 5G Moratorium

The Regulatory Authority announced that it has reduced the Retail Tariff for the second year in a row, and has lifted the moratorium to “allow 5G technology to be deployed in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority [the RA] is mandated by law to: 1. promote and preserve competition in Bermuda; 2. promote the development... Read more of this article

RA Release Preliminary Report On 5G Technology

RA Release Preliminary Report On 5G Technology

The 5G Safety Advisory Panel has recommended that the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda “lift the moratorium on 5G Rollout.” This is according to the Preliminary Report into Radiofrequency and 5G Safety, with the public invited to review the document and provide their feedback before March 8th. Moratorium In August 2020, the Regulatory Authority... Read more of this article

5G Public Consultation Deadline Ends Tonight

5G Public Consultation Deadline Ends Tonight

The Bermuda Advocates For Safe Technology [BAST] group is encouraging the community to submit their feedback about 5G to the Regulatory Authority [RA] by the deadline, which is at 11.59pm today [Dec 7]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Advocates For Safe Technology is encouraging the community to submit their feedback to the Regulatory Authority... Read more of this article

Groups Concerned About 5G Advisory Panel

Groups Concerned About 5G Advisory Panel

Greenrock and the Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology [BAST] group expressed concern over the advisory panel selected to make recommendations on 5G technology to the Regulatory Authority [RA], saying there is a “lack of representation from several key areas, including health and environment.” A spokesperson said, “We have reviewed the... Read more of this article

Video: BNV Interview With RA About 5G

Video: BNV Interview With RA About 5G

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda‘s Chief Executive Denton Williams will be joining Bernews at approximately 11.00am this morning [Nov 9] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, set to discuss the public consultation into Radiofrequency and 5G Safety. The RA previously announced that “due to concerns from the public,... Read more of this article

RA Extends 5G Safety Consultation Deadline

RA Extends 5G Safety Consultation Deadline

The Regulatory Authority [RA] today announced that “due to concerns from the public, it will extend the deadline of its public consultation into Radiofrequency and 5G Safety by two weeks, to December 7, 2020.” “To provide feedback on the public consultation, please visit the RA’s website at www.ra.bm, select Public Consultation,... Read more of this article

Environmental & Health Groups On 5G

Environmental & Health Groups On 5G

Greenrock, the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, Ocean Rock Wellness, Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology, and Dr. David Wingate are all joining together to “bring awareness to concerns regarding the potential deployment of 5G technology in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “In response to increased community concern,... Read more of this article

RA Conducting Public Consultation On 5G

RA Conducting Public Consultation On 5G

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced that it “will conduct a public consultation from October 23 to November 23, 2020 on Radio Frequency, 5th Generation technology [5G] Safety, to determine whether 5G is suitable for deployment in Bermuda.” “After reading the Public Consultation document located on the RA’s website at www.ra.bm,... Read more of this article

RA: Temporary Moratorium On 5G Deployment

RA: Temporary Moratorium On 5G Deployment

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda said they will “mandate a temporary moratorium on the deployment of 5G” pending the completion of a study and the issuance of a final determination. A spokesperson said, “In acknowledgement of the various concerns raised about the deployment of 5G mobile technology [5G], the RA will mandate a temporary... Read more of this article