This article was originally published by B.N. Frank at Activist Post.
Wireless connections have always been more vulnerable to hackers than hard-wired connections. Wireless network vulnerability is also NOT a new thing.
Last month it was reported that one longstanding network flaw has continued to NOT be fixed. Also reported – due to security concerns, Congress allocated $1.9B to remove Huawei and ZTE gear from American networks.
From Telecoms:
Congress earmarks $1.9 billion to remove Huawei and ZTE gear from American networks
The US lawmakers have included in the coronavirus relief package up to $1.9 billion as reimbursement for American CSPs to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks.
European readers woke up this morning to the breaking news alerts on their smartphone screens that the US Congress has agreed to a $900 billion package of COVID-19 pandemic aid. More details of what are included in the package, especially details related to the telecoms industry, have just been disclosed.
Reuters learned from its sources that $1.9 billion has been set aside to finance American broadband operators to remove and replace equipment from Huawei and ZTE that is operating on the systems. Back in June the FCC formally designated Huawei and ZTE as national security threats. Such designations excluded the vendors from the shopping list of any operators wishing to access the Universal Service Fund (USF), worth $8.3 billion. Earlier this month the FCC shared more details on its mandate to operators which have equipment from these vendors to “rip and replace” with equipment from vendors deemed safe. The $1.9 billion is to compensate the cost to implement the rip-and-replace policy. The priority of the reimbursement is with small operators, especially those with two million subscribers or less, Reuters reported.
High-speed internet is achievable, safer, and more secure with a wired internet connection (see 1, 2) – not 5G or WiFi. According to lawsuits and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, Americans have already paid to have high-speed internet via fiber optics where they live (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Regardless, the FCC recently gave billions more to telecom companies and said it was for high-speed internet in underserved areas. NOPE.
Of course, the FCC has been corrupt and “captured” agency for decades (see 1, 2). The agency refuses to update 24-year-old RF radiation exposure guidelines. During the Trump administration, lawsuits have been filed against the agency for NOT protecting the public from unsafe levels of radiation as well as controversial and dangerous 5G on Earth (see 1, 2, 3, 4) and in space. Doctors and scientists have asked the agency MANY TIMES and again recently that health and environmental risks from radiation from 5G, cell towers, and other wireless sources be evaluated by experts with no conflicts of interest (see also 1, 2, 3). NOPE again.
In 2019, telecom executives gave congressional testimony that they had NO independent scientific evidence that 5G is safe. There is research that has already determined it’s not. Since 2018 there have been reports of people and animals experiencing symptoms and illnesses after 5G was installed (see 1, 2, 3, 4).
Recently, the U.S. Government Accountability Office also issued warnings about cybersecurity risks associated with the 5G deployment. The White House has also issued a directive about the potential for satellites being targeted by hackers as well.
A petition boycotting 5G phones has been endorsed by doctors, scientists, and telecom whistleblowers. Americans opposed to 5G are encouraged to sign a petition asking President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris to stop the deployment. If you’re concerned about 5G cell towers being installed near your home and throughout your community, EMF Experts is offering a free online tutorial on how to locate them.
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