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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 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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
RA: No Decision Made About 5G In Bermuda
Noting there were some “social media postings this past weekend inciting the vandalism of cell towers,” the Regulatory Authority [RA] is “restating and reaffirming that no decision has been made” regarding 5G technology in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Regulatory Authority [RA] is today restating and reaffirming that... Read more of this article
RA: No Decision Made For 5G In Bermuda
The Regulatory Authority [RA] has today stated that “no decision has been made regarding the deployment of the Fifth Generation [5G] technology in Bermuda.” “This statement is in response to a press release issued today from Horizon Communication, indicating that if they are successful in obtaining an Integrated Communication Operating... Read more of this article
