"Under the revised rules, the permitted power density for a 5G base transceiver station (BTS) will increase to 10 watts per square metre from the existing 5 watts per square metre, according to a report citing people familiar with the matter."
"Radiation limits for mobile networks are also a public-health and safety issue. The government's move does not mean that India is abandoning EMF exposure standards. Instead, the revised framework is reportedly being aligned with international standards based on ICNIRP guidelines."
"In rural and semi-urban areas, deploying large numbers of towers can be economically difficult because population density is lower. If a tower can cover a larger geographic area, operators may find it easier to expand 5G services into less densely populated regions."
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India doubles 5G tower EMF power-density limit from 5 to 10 W/m²
2026-08-29
The Indian government moves to double the permitted power density for 5G base transceiver stations, aligning national EMF limits with the ICNIRP-recommended level; effective from September 2026.
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