Concerns Raised About CityWest Fibre-Optic BLAST Home Routers and EMF Exposure

infrastructure · Hornby Island

Concerned Residents of Hornby Island (CRHI) issued a public service message warning about the electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by CityWest's fibre-optic BLAST home routers, which act as neighborhood hotspots and emit strong WiFi and 5G signals continuously. Residents are advised to request hard-wired modems to avoid continuous wireless radiation exposure.

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Sources

• “CityWest is currently connecting their fibre-optic cables to “BLAST” home routers on Hornby... Each BLAST home router becomes a neighbourhood hotspot... emits 5 billion electromagnetic pulses right through your walls.” — The Islands Grapevine – January 18th, 2024 (January 18th, 2024)

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