Mobile phones are transforming our lives. It is estimated that more than 55 million people in the UK own a mobile phone and make and receive millions of calls and text messages every day at home and at work, or when they’re just out and about.
Mobiles have other social advantages. For example, Asthma sufferers using a specially adapted O2 mobile phone were better able to monitor their condition, report results back their GP and take their treatment on time. ‘Teach UR Mum Txt’, a joint initiative between O2 and registered charity Milly’s Fund, was set up to make parents more text savvy and aid better communication with their children.
Additionally, the Met Office uses mobile telephony for flood and severe weather warnings and the Crown Prosecution Service texts trial witnesses with updates on the progress of cases to help prevent cases collapsing.
There has been a lot of debate about whether or not mobile phones and base stations are safe. In essence, the issue is about determining the safe level of exposure to the radio waves from your mobile and surrounding base stations.
We believe it’s important that all our customers are fully aware of the facts. This leaflet explains how a mobile phone works and gives you the latest independent research findings and advice.
We can’t provide you with all the answers because research into the safety of mobile communications is still going on. We can, however, provide you with the facts as they stand today, and we remain committed to keeping you informed.
Can mobile phones damage your health? (1,508Kb)– download leaflet - PDF.
