Online conspiracy theorists are claiming that 5G can cause harm.
Early theories suggested 5G could lead to cancer – and crackpots have linked it to other diseases too.
But it's simply impossible for 5G to cause any of these problems.
Radiation damages cells by breaking them apart, but 5G microwaves simply lack the power to do this.
5G is low-frequency radiation, far below infrared and visible light.
In fact, it's essential that 5G is low-frequency because higher frequencies are less useful at delivering mobile signals over large areas.
We know that this level of radiation is safe because otherwise, the visible light from our televisions would have killed us a long time ago.
Even very powerful low-frequency radiation won't hurt give you a disease.
For instance, microwaves can be used in ovens to provide a heating effect – but phone signals are far less powerful than that.
According to decades of science, there is no reason why 5G should cause any harm.
This type of radiation (and more powerful radiation) is already widely used and experienced commonly in our daily lives.
Perhaps the biggest danger related to 5G is the spate of arson attacks on 5G masts.
These fires cost money, put lives at risk, and damage vital network infrastructure that keeps people connected.
So rest easy: 5G is safe and will mean you can download your favorite TV shows and movies faster than ever.
