BUDAPEST, Hungary—GSM Europe has adopted several “good practice’ recommendations it believes will better address public concerns regarding base stations.
“As the representative body for mobile network operators, we recognize the public concern about the siting and alleged health effects of radio base stations, despite the reassurance of European public health authorities,” said Pietro Cotino, chair of GSM Europe. “The good practice recommendations provide a consistent framework of policies and procedures to help operators and their communities work together to address and minimize the issues.”
The recommendations include clear information exchange between local authorities and other stakeholders, proactive operators’ site sharing initiatives when possible, environmental sensitivity considerations, and more efficient and detailed availability of data.
