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4 FAQs about Australian Communications 5G Base Station

How do I find mobile phone base station sites in Australia?

You can use the Radio Frequency National Site Archive (RFNSA) website to search for active and proposed mobile phone base station sites in Australia. Each site has a dedicated information page that includes the site's location, an Environmental EME Report, the carrier's contact details, and other relevant community consultation information.

What is the difference between a 5G base station and a small cell?

Small cells have a lower power output than older base stations. This means they have lower EME emissions. 5G base stations can also go into 'sleep mode' when they are not in use. This means their power output and EME emissions will be lower than 4G base stations.

How does 5G work?

5G networks divide coverage areas into smaller zones called cells, enabling devices to connect to local base stations via radio. Each station connects to the broader telephone network and the Internet through high-speed optical fiber or wireless backhaul.

Do 5G base stations have a'sleep mode'?

5G base stations can also go into 'sleep mode' when they are not in use. This means their power output and EME emissions will be lower than 4G base stations. Through audits, investigations and site inspections, we check telcos stay in the safe EME levels.

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