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I have been suffering with gi issues ringing in the ears breathing issues and other things. Over 14 months, every tests you can think of. No diagnosis still.

I'm writing on behalf of my wife, son and myself. We are the Haller family from Minnesota. Our story has been all over the internet so privacy is already compromised. We live in very very rural northern MN. Only 4 neighbors in a half mile. We purchased our property in 2007 and while building our home in 2008 a 300 food tall cell tower went up at the same time. We were unaware this was even happening until it reached above the trees and almost appeared to be on our property. It ended up being on the neighbors land but only 900 feet from our home. We didn't think much at the time and even joked at least we'll have great cell service. Life was normal from 08 until 2012, when I was diagnosed with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis at Only 39 years old. No family history of it but I learned how to deal with it and once again life returned to normal until 9-2019. A large crane appeared at the tower for two weeks, we watched the workers remove the top and replace it with a new one. When they left we noticed immediately our phones switched from 4glte to 5g. Within a week of the crane leaving my wife was stricken with severe vertigo, that's what the hospital said anyway. After a few days of no relief and worsening symptoms we were back at the emergency room. After a MRI the confirmed she was having mini strokes, buy the dozens. Local hospitals had no idea what was happening so we were referred to the mayo clinic in Rochester. They treated her with plasmapherisis and chemo therapy to slow her immune system down enough to make the strokes stop. This worked for a short time until we returned home. Symptoms returned with our return. While we were navigating our own problems we learned our neighbor who owned the property where the tower is had a brief battle with aggressive cancer and died from a stroke at home in 2/2020. We couldn't stay at home so we moved to the inlaws house which is only a mile away. They were working across the country at the time and offered it to us. We moved there in March 2020 and stayed until they returned home in Oct 2020. While staying there the wife's condition improved immensely, she went from walking with a walker to walking on her own.…

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After suffering from a brain injury as flight crew in 2017 I began experiencing reactions around wireless technology. Since then it is impossible for me to leave my home without suffering from symptoms of migraine, vertigo, latent sleep disorder, and even at times seizures. Thankfully I can function on my own property without wi-fi as I was able to switch to wired internet. Sadly though, every year it seems the intensity of my neighbor’s wireless networks increases, causing me to suffer mild symptoms on a round the clock basis. If I am so affected by these frequencies, what might they be doing to the developing child’s brains or to our pets and wildlife?

After deep diving into published research, it is clear that the literature shows wireless technologies are neurotoxic to biology via neurotransmitter changes and Voltage Gated Calcium Channel disfunction.

With our current uptick in maladies such as cancers of all kinds, infertility, neurodegeneration, Cardiovascular Disease, ASD, Hoshimoto’s Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes, and more, we should be asking why this is happening exponentially as we increase the rate of our wireless radiation exposures.

At the very minimum, while we continue to perform long-term studies on the effects of non-ionizing radiation exposures on humans and the environment, I propose that we:

.Re-introduce wired phone lines and ethernet connections in homes, businesses, and public places.

. Require all wireless technologies sold in the US to have an “offline mode” which completely disables all wireless functions.

. That all wireless functions of all devices be required to be in their offline mode at our schools, parks, public buildings, places of gathering, hospitals, public transportation, and the like.

. That cell phone towers, power stations, and other facilities or antenna that emit ELF, EMF, or RF be required to be positioned a mile or more away from buildings, public spaces, and areas of residence OR require informed consent from all potentially affected parties as to the exposures and their unknown possible effects.

. That public warnings be instituted regarding the possible harms of using wireless devices.

. That manufacturers be held responsible for any adverse effects from their devices, products, or their infrastructure of wireless technologies.

We are deeply concerned by the ample evidence of harm caused by radiofrequency radiation (RFR) to our own health and to public health in this country. Current exposure limits for RF radiation are based on numerous assumptions; however, research studies published over the past 25 years show that most of those assumptions are not supported by scientific evidence. Based on this abundance of scientific evidence we want strict laws to protect us and allow us to opt out of excess radiation, and provide local control for when and where to site infrastructure that causes radiation. We want better safeguards to limit RFR in all public spaces. We have personally experienced a reduction from symptoms of RFR exposure by turning off the wireless feature on our router and putting many our electronic devises on ethernet cables, and by reducing our cell phone use. The majority of the scientific literature related to RFR stems from cell phone studies. There is strong evidence that people who use a cell phone held directly to their ear for more than ten years are at significantly increased risk of developing gliomas of the brain and acoustic neuromas of the auditory nerve. There is also evidence that the risk of developing these cancers is greater in younger than older people. The May 2016 report from the US National Toxicology Program showing that rats exposed to cell phone radiation for nine hours per day over their life-span de- velop gliomas of the brain and Schwannoma of the heart (the same kind of cancer as acoustic neuroma) adds proof to the conclusions from the human health studies that radiofrequency radiation increases risk of cancer. While the strongest evidence for hazards coming from RFR is for cancer, there is a growing body of evidence that some people develop a condition called electrohypersensitivity {EHS). We are among these individuals that respond to being in the presence of RFR with a variety of symptoms, including headache, fatigue, memory loss, ringing in the ears, "brain fog" and burning, tingling and itchy skin. Some reports indicate that up to three percent of the population may develop these symptoms, and that exposure to smart meters is a trigger for…

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I have been electrosensitive for a few decades. I must wear shielding when I go out and can't have wireless or anything "smart" in my home. I can't socialize normally because I can't be around cell phones or wifi. I can't go in an ambulance or a public bus,train or airplane. I can't go the hospital and can't have surgery if I need it. Too much wireless radiation. It's a big problem that other people will increasingly experience. My cardiologist tested me with a cell phone & saw an increase in my heart rate.I also get arrhythmias, brain fog, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, headaches that land me in bed.I am very concerned about the effects on babies,children,all people. You know that wireless radiation is harmful. I am not going to attach studies.You have all of them you don't need me to show you. I am aware of the studies at ehtrust.org & mdsafetech.org. Our radiation exposure standards are less protective than most countries & are not protective at all. I want you to protect us and our environment (animals, insects and birds) from this pollution.I want you to maintain land line infrastructure & service for national security and health reasons.Children who use wireless phones before adulthood have a 4x higher rate of brain cancer according to the scientific literature. Yet most children now use cell phones and do not have land lines at home. People need to be made aware of what that is doing to their children, to our future, including to their fertility and the fertility of future generations, and to their lifespan and health. Protect children in schools. Stop irradiating babies and children, including in doctor's offices. Stop irradiating hospital patients. Study the exposures from medical devices like insulin pump therapy that is a 24/7 exposure, put a focus on these patients, be transparent, communicate findings to endocrinologists and other involved practitioners so that best practices can be determined and implemented without further delay. Use hard wired connections in schools and wherever possible in society. Start a nationwide program to measure individual exposure levels so that we know what people are actually exposed to from all these separate sources…

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We want an expedited review and safety studies on EMFs and RFs. There have not been adequate studies done to date.

1. & 2. I am responding as: an individual 3a. Type of wireless or RF/EMF sources involved (e.g., mobile phones, Wi-Fi, smart meters…)5G Tower 3b. Nature, duration, frequency, and approximate timing (e.g., years):I worked approximately 75 meters from a 5G tower for 5 years. 3c. Adverse health effect(s) experienced:I immediately felt a pressure sensation in my head upon arriving to work every day. As the time went on, I progressively was unable to concentrate, think clearly, or remember in the short term. I would set something down and immediately forget where I had placed it. Then my vision began deteriorating rapidly. These symptoms intensified the longer I worked there. 3d. Time from first exposure to first appearance of adverse health effects; and did a change in exposure coincide with the onset of adverse effects:The effects were subtle at first, as I worked for about 1 year near the tower while it was still 4G. However when converted to 5G(during COVID) I noticed the effects within the first week. 3e. Was medical evaluation or treatment sought? (Optionally:) Was there a diagnosis?no 3f. Were steps taken to reduce or eliminate exposure, and were there subsequent changes in the effects?I used nutritional approaches, supplements, and electromagnetic devices to offset the effects with some help, but eventually quit the job as the symptoms were unbearable and I was getting worse. 3g. Any supporting documentation? This includes Scientific Reports, exposure measurements, or other relevant information:No Additional Details you would like to share about your experiences of adverse health effects you believe to be associated with exposure to wireless radiation or EMF's: B1a. Sources you experience as causing you Adverse Effects: B1b. Sources you can sense, but don't seem to harm you: B1c. Sources you can use without sensing or being harmed: B1d. Sources that seem to provide benefit (i.e., electrotherapy): B2a. Health conditions you think may contribute to your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless: B2b. Health conditions you don't necessarily associate with your sensitivity to EMFs including wireless, but might be relevant: B3. For each subquestion please list up…

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YESSSS!! Please, i plead with you all to investigate & update the 1986 Telecommunications Act for the sake of our children and all future generations.

I've had high pitch sceal in my head for months. At night is worse, sleeping is almost non existent. Me and my husband have joint aches and pains, lymphedema, and fatigue . I'm sure EMFS and radiation from atmosphere is contaminating us our pets. Something has to be done. All of us are being poisoned, water food air and soil .Please make it stop!

I don’t want cell towers any where near me where I live! They make me extremely anxious, I can’t sleep, I can’t think straight. I haven’t been the same since they were installed.

My comments represent the perspective of an individual citizen. 3)a)For five and a half years now I have experienced "atypical migraine" (as diagnosed by a neurologist) which becomes severe during and following exposure to radiofrequency radiation from mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, cell towers, smart meters and any radiating devices. These migraines are characterized by long episodes of afflictive, abnormal, painful, distressing neuropathy, pressure, burning, and palpations in the meninges region. They became severe and chronic starting in the spring of 2021, and at that time always started when I used a hotspot modem to connect to the internet, often for video conferencing. From that time I experienced the above-described form of intolerant physiological reaction while and after coming into close proximity to cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, cell towers, smart meters, wireless printers, and devices including bluetooth AirPods worn by someone nearby. The migraine is also characterized by sometimes severe brain fog, by near total deficit of executive function, memory issues, trouble concentrating, anxiety, and disturbing tingling in my hands, feet, and diaphragm. Over time, unable to establish a stable ongoing life free from exposure, the intolerance is worse. I am also affected by "dirty electricity," and electric and magnetic fields associated with wiring in my home, which has not been assessed by a credentialed professional with knowledge about idiopathic environmental intolerance and best mitigation practices.

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My dear friend, who had a very full life has seen it turned upside down since she was affected by the radiation admitting from her very powerful Rooter installed in the school where she taught. Since that time I have changed my house completely to try to accommodate her because she’s so miserable when Wi-Fi is on if she’s getting near an LED light, we all turn our cell phones off because everything she feels in her body now since years ago when the school installed this very powerful router across from her classroom. it has changed her life significantly she no longer could teach for a long time. She barely went out because everything bothered her and it’s so uncomfortable for her to ask everyone in the room or a party to turn off your cell phones to accommodate just her turn off your router path the people don’t even know how to turn off their router. It has changed her life and my life significantly when she comes over I can’t stream music and play it because that uses Wi-Fi. I have to take a little old-fashioned boom box and put a CD in it if we want music, even though I’m wired up to have a great sound system, my fountain bothers her the vibration sound of it. I know she has to turn. Off appliances in her own house to be comfortable, including her air conditioning and heating system. Her life has gone completely sideways and she’s a young healthy, active young woman I met playing tennis who lived happened to live up the block for me and I have seen her on this journey and it’s heartbreaking.

I am commenting as an individual consumer and parent. My comment relies on peer-reviewed research, government reports, and a federal court decision, each cited below. The safety limits are almost 30 years old. The FCC set its wireless radiation limits back in 1996 and hasn’t updated them since. In 1996, about 44 million Americans had cell phones. Now nearly everyone does, and most of us also have Wi-Fi, smartwatches, tablets, and smart meters running all day [1]. In 2021, a federal appeals court ruled that the FCC acted “arbitrary and capricious” when it kept those old limits. The court found the FCC never gave a real answer to evidence of non-cancer health effects below the limits, especially for kids, and didn’t address long-term exposure or the environment [2][3]. There’s real science here (Q12) In 2011, the World Health Organization’s cancer agency (IARC) classified radiofrequency fields as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” based on an increased risk of glioma, a malignant brain cancer, linked to wireless phone use [4]. In a study nominated by the FDA, the government’s own National Toxicology Program exposed rats to cell phone radiation. Male rats developed malignant heart tumors, and both male and female rats showed heart tissue damage. The lowest exposure level matched the highest amount allowed today for local tissue exposure from phones. The NTP said the tumors resembled ones reported in some studies of frequent cell phone users [5]. NTP also pointed out that 4G and 5G use different frequencies and signal types than the ones it tested. So the networks we’re all using right now haven’t been studied this way [5]. Kids deserve extra care (Q11) Children’s bodies and brains are still developing, and they’ll be exposed for a lifetime. The American Academy of Pediatrics has asked for limits that account for children and pregnant women [3]. The court specifically faulted the FCC for not explaining why it brushed off evidence about children [3]. What I’m asking HHS to do I’m not asking for the government to control what devices I buy. I’m asking for honest information and the freedom to choose. Tell the FCC plainly that the 1996 limits aren’t backed by current…

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THE PROBLEM and CAUSES In 2020 and without prior symptoms, I experienced heart arrhythmia and heart palpitations when exposed to radio frequencies (RF) from WiFi and Bluetooth when using a smart phone. The symptoms have continued from 2020 through October 2026, and in close proximity to the smart phone of one foot distance or less, and the symptoms are most severe when holding the smart phone. I feel a tingling in my hands and arms. The symptoms are noticed when using only WiFi, or only Bluetooth, or both. The Cellular RF produces less effect. Since 2020, I no longer use WiFi and Bluetooth on my smart phone, except when syncing devices and moving away from the devices during the sync process. Other devices also cause heart arrhythmia and heart palpitations when exposed to RF from WiFi and Bluetooth. This includes a smart watch when using Cellular, WiFi and/or Bluetooth. I use the smart watch for the purpose of monitoring health data including during exercise. This type of data can be collected by the smart watch with all RF disabled, including Cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth. Enabling any one of the RF signals immediately causes heart arrhythmia and heart palpitations. I only use the smart watch with RF disabled. There are many cordless devices powered by a rechargeable battery that also cause heart arrhythmia and heart palpitations. Of the devices I recall using since 2020, the following list includes the devices that cause heart arrhythmia and heart palpitations when exposed to EMF from rechargeable batteries, and RF from WiFi and Bluetooth. They include: ⁃ Smart Phone - caused by WiFi and/or Bluetooth ⁃ Smart Watch - caused by WiFi and/or Bluetooth ⁃ Smart Pad - caused by WiFi and/or Bluetooth ⁃ Smart Pencil - caused by Bluetooth ⁃ Laptop - caused by EMF and WiFi and/or Bluetooth ⁃ Wireless Keyboard - caused by Bluetooth ⁃ Wireless Mouse - caused by Bluetooth ⁃ Indoor Cycling Trainer - caused by WiFi and/or Bluetooth ⁃ Health Devices - caused by EMF from devices and rechargeable battery ⁃ Percussion Massager - caused by EMF from rechargeable battery ⁃ Cordless Vacuum Cleaner - caused by EMF from rechargeable battery ⁃ Cordless Outdoor Equipment - caused by EMF…

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Dear FCC,

My family is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and are unfortunately exposed to more and more EMR every time we go to town. 5G cell towers are popping up everywhere and the march of smart gadgets are hard to avoid. I personally get severe headaches when I’m near WIFI for any length of time. We have to pay our electric company extra every month to avoid having a smart meter placed outside our bedroom. The corporate push to use EMR in all aspects of our daily lives is literally killing us and needs to be regulated through new independent scientific studies overseen by reputable non-profits like the Environmental Health Trust. Why has FCC not conducted regular safety studies on new cell phones using 5G and 6G? We know that 2G-4G negatively impacted rat health in laboratory studies. The evidence is there but the public continues to be misled and unprotected by irresponsible corporate greed. Lawsuits are overdue on the subject of human EMR exposure! We trust FCC will serve the public good and do the right thing in regulating EMR in the near future. Thank you

I have experienced extreme negative health effects for being exposed to EMF/ RF radiation.

Too many times I have been plagued with severe headaches/migraines, weakness and even at times heart palpitations due to exposure.

I have hardwired all devices to drastically reduce all EMF/ RF exposure and all cellphones are to be put in a Farraday bag right after use but Health issues still arise due to cell towers, neighboring wifi routers & more.

EMF/FR radiation poses extreme health concerns and risks and must have immediate study and evaluation to consider all health risks associated with it.

I am extremely concerned that there has been no legitimate research done on the short term or long term effects of EMF on our children or even on adults. With the advent of 5G, I fear the damage could be greater every day.

Stop this running locomotive wino guardrails. I can’t submit any files because the the research is lacking. It’s not been done!

I am submitting these comments as an individual. These comments share my personal and family experiences with man-made EMR illness and can thus be categorized as answering Question 3 on HHS’s Request for Information. I am a US citizen and a resident of Massachusetts. I am 34 years old and currently living in a semi-rural residential neighborhood, sharing a home with my parents and three adult siblings. One reason why we live together is our inability to find other living situations where we can avoid man-made electromagnetic radiation (EMR). All of us experience symptoms of EMR exposure when we spend time in commercial or urban areas in our region. [3c] Symptoms include headaches, vertigo, nausea, cognitive dysfunction, “brain fog,” chronic fatigue, skin rashes, full body bloating, diarrhea, tinnitus, and impaired motor control. [3f] We have been able to mitigate EMR exposure in our own home such that when these symptoms are triggered by EMR exposures outside our home, we can return home to recover. [3b] Recovery takes hours to days to weeks, depending on the severity and duration of exposure. [3a, f] We have taken measures on our own property to ensure that our home remains a sanctuary from EMR. We do not have a “smart” utility meter. We do not have any LED or fluorescent lights in our home—only incandescent (and a few halogen) lights whose radiation is closer to that of natural light. We do not have WiFi routers in our home. We use laptop computers (not on our laps!) with WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities disabled, and with internet access via hardwired ethernet. We have resisted our internet service provider’s efforts to upgrade our service box to a newer model that emits more EMR. There is enough distance between our house and our neighbors’ houses so that our neighbors’ WiFi signals are significantly reduced (though still present) in our home. The nearest cell tower is on the other side of a hill from our house. We do not own cell phones or any other “smart” devices; thus, we do not have devices calling for the cell tower’s signal from our house. We do not drive electric cars or have solar panels on our roof. While it is impossible to completely eliminate…

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I have been extremely concerned about the toxic EMFs, RF radiation and Wireless exposure that are harming America. Although I realize that we as Americans need and demand technology, much effort has been made to shield people from the knowledge of the damage caused by EMFs. Such efforts as the purchase of expensive scalar technology, use of faraday cages, shutting down of Wi-Fi at night, and other attempts to protect myself have been employed over the years. However, these attempts only result in minor protections. I am asking the government to initiate creative solutions and communications regarding this increasing damage to our bodies and our environment. Thank you so much for this opportunity. I've waited a long time!