I know many people who do this. Thanks for writing/asking. Its best to ask what type of system they have. Hi Jeromy, I am writing from the UK. Just interesting in how you would answer that. The problem many times is just getting enough fiber to the area, which would have been under estimated in years past when designing the HFC systems. Keep up the great work! I have requested they move the box which they told me no. Web1. EMI from Modem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw1Tqu_R_sI 5G, or fifth generation, is another type of wireless technology. Here is an example of Hybrid vs Pure Fiber Optics: https://www.emfanalysis.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hybrid-Fiber-Optics-vs-Pure-Fiber-Optics.png. The only time I recommend that is for a wired baby monitor option. My town is installing Fiber Optics and theyve already staked the flags/markings on my lawn to begin digging here soon. If one does not use fiberoptics in ones house, but it has been installed in the neighborhood, does that mean the EMI and be traveling on the Comcast cables that one is using for internet connection and phone service? https://www.emfanalysis.com/recommended-emf-meters/, How to Use Your EMF Meters: https://youtu.be/_aVINxa2ERA, Why inexpensive EMF meters dont work: https://youtu.be/TFcl05hkVkE. What to check? I would be willing to pay for this like a subscription. You seem to have a better understanding of this than me. Im still a bit confused, though. Studies have demonstrated a reduced risk of colon cancer when populations with diets high in total fat switched to a diet high in total fiber and certain whole-grain Were pretty old-school around hereour home is completely wiredabsolutely no WiFi, cell phones, cordless phones, smart TV or appliances, microwave, etc. What do you think of this idea? By putting a fiber system between your computer and the modem, there is a barrier of light (your fiber cable) that wont let that EMI pass through. What model of modem should I look for to connect with iiNet ? This is so helpful- thank you! I think that in future it should be part of the sellers responsibility to keep and provide this critical information. Wishing you all the best, Dana-Farber Insight team. Older land line copper wire service is now discontinued in NJ. Just call your internet provider to see what systems they have in your area. What part of the country do you live? (2015). Do you trust lists like this for SAR ratings? This inadvertent EMI then piggybacks on the copper cable and phone lines into our homes where it can radiate from every copper wire. Is there a way to locate where the fiber runs? Or can all remediation easily be done at a later date? Its unknown if Wi-Fi poses other health risks. In 2011, the World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) stated that EMFs are possibly carcinogenic to humans. The label was established by 30 scientists who evaluated studies on EMFs and cancer. Tk L, et al. Have a voltmeter, would that test if EMI? I know several ES people who have the option to connect to a fiber optic provider, but have held off for now. The main reason I want a smart phone is because I like to listen to podcasts and YT videos. It radiates at 10% of the power of a typical router when in use. Your advice to hold off on the fiber connection is absolutely sound. Will you be writing a follow-up article that discusses the effects of fiber optic cable in connection with cell towers and small cells? Its used to connect laptops, smartphones, and other electronic devices to the Internet. Therefore, we have no smart meter, and zero WiFi in our home. If electrical sensitivity symptoms increase all of a sudden with a new internet provider (for example, switching from Comcast Xfinity to AT&T ), go Very grateful for this piece of information. I dont think so, but it would be nice to have your opinion on this. This is the key to safer fiber in my opinion. Reducing EMI w/o Filters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vzHqRrExfY Inhaling long fibers can also lead to lung injuries. Your email address will not be published. However, it doesnt capture most of the newer small 4G DAS/5G antennas. How to See Clearly While Wearing Glasses with a Facial Covering, 5G directly spreads SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, 5G impairs your immune system, increasing your risk of contracting SARS CoV-2, COVID-19 first appeared in Wuhan, China, because it was the first city to use 5G. They just need to run it from the pole outside our gate and underneath the ground to our home. I would also like that document very much please! Especially, for those who are not savvy with all of it? Although there is direct exposure to the skin, non-ionizing radiation cant damage DNA or cells directly, like ionizing radiation can. Obviously, you want an ONT device with no WiFi as well. Total monetary compensation might vary from $31,000 to $74,000 in certain cases. We'll tell you what you need to know. I have seen several people get better by switching back to their original internet providers (this is with all wireless disabled). With your Bluetooth earbuds in, you can listen to an audiobook loaded on your smartphone or crank up your playlist during your daily workout. We are going to talk again once he gets up to speed. Electronics that generate such emissions, including computer processors, might be shielded in a metal box, with filtering to stop the EMI carrying along cables that enter into or exit from the container. Currently, theres no definite answer to this question. I cant sit at my computer for very long or use my phone without major symptoms. Just this summer we bought a Trifield TF2 EMF meter and have made adjustments and rid the house of more EMFs that we were not previously aware of. They are currently drilling on my street for fiber optic wiring (for upcoming 5G), all underground, installing boxes every few houses to split the wires, including a box on our lawn. 2) How do I find out where all the cell towers are in our area? I presume this would (at least in part) be a result of EMI. It sounds like your phone line is still part of the older network and shouldnt be a big issue. As the great article you shared by Ms. Levitt points out, the powerful profiteers and their government lackeys do not care about us. I noticed that when I am using the internet through a LAN in our apartment complex, my hands can feel the electricity and it radiates to my back. I am absolutely not opposed to thatyou should not have to offer all your knowledge and time without proper imbursement. I have an iPhone 12 max pro and My hands go numb after only holding the phone five or 10 minutes. The aircraft come from all around, slow their speed (cut back on power), descend to low altitudes, and search for assigned targets with forward looking radar. Smart home devices can turn off lights from across the room, and security cameras can send images from across town. Besides availability, fiber internet has a few other potential issues in addition to its many positive attributes. You can reach out to me via my contact form with more on your specific situation. While walking to bus stop asked a young man walking with a rolling measure tool what its for. These can typically be found on Ebay or elsewhere online for $20-$30. One more question I want to switch from an iPhone 7 to a low emf phone. Can this happen if the Fiber Optic is NOT installed to the house? It started happening infrequently about the time I changed my internet to fiber (1 GiG upload/download) and after a few months it has become more frequent where im having the issue all throughout the day. Occupational exposure to high-frequency electromagnetic fields and brain tumor risk in the INTEROCC study: An individualized assessment approach. By understanding how they work, we can understand how we manage to stay connected with people worldwide. It is picking up the magnetic component of the fields in the AM frequency band. A nearby cell tower invades our house with frequency radiation. I also apologize if you have answered any of this elsewhere and I just have not come across it yet (Im reading as much and as fast as I can!). I dont think SAR values are the best judge of the safety of a phone. I apologize if I missed this part, but I couldnt find it. As award-winning science journalist Blake Levitt points out in this article, fiber optic systems can be used as a Trojan horse for 5G installations in our communities. I ended up going to the hospital and to an IV drip place because I was thinking maybe I was severely dehydrated. Due to the high volume of comments we receive, we are usually unable to respond to each person individually. I talk about the safest fiber system in this comment: https://www.emfanalysis.com/fiber-optics-increasing-electrical-sensitivity/#comment-45837. for more current meter recommendations than in Karls 2012 book. I have been saying for some time now that this house has some sort of pulse waves and was thinking of purchasing a reader of electromagnetic fields or what not is there specific types more suitable? True story. During WW II, we started using Radar to look for the enemy. Radar operators noticed that if they were cold, they could stand in front o The residents are bathed in radar but dont realize where it is coming from. A smartmeter was forced upon us but I have installed a faraday cage and that has drastically helped. This is why for now I recommend that ES people continue with cable internet. Unfortunately, the modem provided by your internet provider will often produce high amounts of EMI, along with WiFi. But, since HFC connection and using VOIP (non-wireless corded phones), I have measured 700-800 V/m at the phone, yet THE Server 1 phone connected to copper cable measures 7.5 V/m. Bought ten USB active signal converter for the ten PS2 mice. Signal loss due to a bad connector. He said AT&T doesnt have records and wants to put in fiber on towns main road. The mechanisms behind these effects are unclear. The scientific community (too often in revolving doors with the same industries that produce and sell cables phones and modems they should honestly analyze) says its just a conspiracy theory and the 5G is absolutely safe. EMI from Specialty Lighting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6fZP-J2brk Recently, fibre-optics were installed in my village and four telegraph poles directly along the side of my house have had these fibre-optic boxes attached to them. If you can keep your same DSL connection for now, stick with it until you learn more about this and have a prudent path forward where you know the solutions will work for both of you (for instance GPON fiber to the home with a truly low-EMI media converter, once we find one that has been made). It feels like I have some superpower to tell such things! I found this article because for some time Ive been having this buzzing and zapping and even running my hand across my face is like running my hand along an electrical current. Both are a part of a healthy diet that can help lower your cancer risk. Everyone is confused and misled by fiber, solar and corrupted internet. Learn More, medical and editorial policy and guidelines, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told. Some have WiFi built into them and you will have to work with the provider to get this disabled. This works as well or better for me than the analog phone option. They never mentioned the MOA. The primary issue is the equipment that is used. Many of my clients who need the information now get the PDF and print/bind at a local print shop (its about 80 pages and costs $20 to do so). Green Bank WV, Electrical Sensitivity Community. In 2011, the World Health Organizations International The Military Operations are aircraft. Because it will be very expensive to get hooked up after they leave our neighborhood, Im inclined to go forward. Now do I know, I am an EE so I do know a little bit about this stuff. This typically helps a lot. The scientists pointed to data showing electromagnetic fields generated by cell phones, wi-fi and baby monitors may impact human health. Fiber internet uses a newer technology, and therefore tends to be more reliable and faster. The main thing is how you use them. I was unable to learn whether it was a fixed ground based radar or an AWACS plane. Thank you for catching that Renate. IARC Director Christopher Wild, PhD, called for additional research on the long-term, heavy use of mobile phones and recommended the use of pragmatic measures to reduce exposure such as hands-free devices or texting., That same year, though, a systematic review found no statistically significant increase in risk for adult brain cancer and other head tumors from wireless phone use. The U.S Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has also determined that the current limit on radio frequency energy set by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission continues to protect public health. Thus, their power supplies and operation can generate high amounts of wide-spectrum EMI (electromagnetic interference). While we dont know exactly how fiber may reduce cancer risk, it likely has to do with the fact that it helps improve some of the common risk factors for cancer. Our cable TV downstairs is via a different provider. I am going to find out exactly what they are going to install and will get back to you. During this time, I had no EHS problems even when I turned on wi-fi on the router and on my computer for a few minutes to see if I could get internet access that way. I guess Ill have to wait to see the article to understand better! Server rooms are very safe except for three things to which you need to pay attention. First, you cant eat or drink in a server room, so you need I have to stay at an AirBnB that has 4 very strong wifi networks according to my cell phone (all full bars). The non-WiFi modems that seem to work best for electrically sensitive families include the Arris models TM822R, SB6141, SB6183 and SB6190. Is it usually on the outside or just everywhere? The power and electronics became too unreliable and costly to maintain over time and the passive fiber splitters allow for higher quality service. The short answer is that it depends on what type of system they are putting in. You can download items, set the phone down, and come back near it when the downloads are complete. The newer ones (such as model 12-586) have noise suppression technology that makes them useless for detecting EMI. Then I would keep using a smart phone, but listen to the podcasts and music when the phone is on Airplane mode. From the O.N.T. My only concern is that we speak carefully and correctly, in part so that the critics have even less excuse for dismissing the issue. https://www.statista.com/chart/12841/the-phones-emitting-the-least-radiation/. Thank you for the article. The meter started flashing red indicating 10x above extreme exposure level! This will take good engineering. We visited the area back in 2020 after I became sensitive and were not impressed. A report by the consulting firm Deloitte estimates that the average American household has as many as 25 wirelessly connected devices. It will depend on the equipment they use. EMF SolutionsAffiliate DisclaimerEMF ConsultantsCookie PolicyPrivacy PolicyContact They plan to install an Optical Network Terminal inside my house. His career goal is to improve treatment for patients with these cancers through basic, translational and clinical investigation. Most neighborhoods wont have those until fiber optics are installed in the community. This inadvertent EMI then piggybacks on the copper cable and phone lines into our homes where it can radiate from every copper wire. I use an older Radio Shack AM radio (model 12-467 or older on Ebay) to see if there is wide spectrum EMI on the wiring. I see! Despite low-frequency EMFs being classified as possibly carcinogenic, researchers have not observed a direct connection between these devices and cancer. The most important thing is how you use a cell phone, if you must use one. I have photocopies of letters from the telephone company to the power commission that they had measured 180 Volts AC on their telephone equipment. Hassanshahi A, et al. Im sure many others are facing or will be facing similar situations and could greatly benefit by your answers. It will take some awareness and good local laws to get there, but I think that is what we will eventually have. I also feel weak and sick and cannot sleep properly because of it. WebFiber Internet uses fiber-optic cable instead of traditional copper cable or satellite signals to provide access to the Internet. This will greatly increase the RF in your neighborhood. Read this: https://www.emfanalysis.com/headsets/. So putting the two together, this would seem to make sense. 5G is the newest wireless network. Armin Ansari, PhD, a health physicist who leads the radiological assessment team at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told Insider that people concerned about reducing cell phone radiation should consider wearing a Bluetooth headset or headphones. The two primary sources of EMI from high-speed internet service are the fiber optic converters at the street and the cable modem within your home. 8.) 3.) As you look for a new home, just be aware of the type of telecommunications used. This reader comment gets into this issue: Also, beware that fiber can in some cases be used as a trojan horse for small cell development. I owe my health to the discovery of your website three years ago. The service requires full cookie support in order to view this website. I hope all is well with you. Thus the observatory and aircraft are both government, they coordinate. Most electrically sensitive people do worse with high data / high bandwidth applications such as HD Netflix, Amazon or streaming YT on your laptop. * Are there alternative technologies that could give high speed internet that DO operate with low-EMI emissions and thus less radiation. Choose a package at or below 100 Mbps and stay away from 1 or 10 Gbps packages, which will likely add more EMI to your home. I also know that it is best to use at bare minimum a CAT6 Shielded cable to reduce EMF emissions. Wi-Fi is a wireless technology. 4) I have read that the Fiber Optic cable itself does not emit EMFs. It does not need an internet connection to work. Signal loss due to faulty splices or too many splices. Having low-EMI ONT devices would make fiber much easier on ES people. On next street is another box they go to repair my phone landline (needed repair twice in last 2 yrs (he said AT&T was trying to rid landlines). This is likely what you are reacting to. 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