Emission levels at phone masts safe, audit finds

Masts remain "well within" internationally recognised safe levels, the audit showed

Mobile mast emissions remain within safe levels, including new 5G sites, an annual audit has found.

The Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority said it had conducted an independent audit of the island's mast infrastructure and found emissions remained "well within" internationally recognised safe levels.

The authority said 20 sites were tested, including 13 new 5G masts, across the island - marking another year of "continued safe emissions".

Technical case officer Robin Hogge said the inclusion of 5G masts for the first time marked "an important step in demonstrating that our most current technology meets established standards".

Mr Hogge said: "This audit is a vital demonstration of our commitment to ensure that Jersey's telecoms sector is safe and well regulated."

The authority said, with the expected rollout of more 5G masts in 2026, it planned to carry out "a wider set of testing".