Dozens of Orgs Say No to FCC’s Fast-Tracking Wireless Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2025 – More than 4,000 comments have been filed to the Federal Communications Commission regarding its September proposal to fast-track wireless infrastructure, the vast majority in opposition.

Many of the comments raise concerns about increased public exposure to radiofrequency emissions from new cell towers and wireless facilities.

However, the FCC may be constrained in how it can consider the health-based objections. The 1996 Telecommunications Act specifically bars the FCC from considering, or giving weight to such alleged “environmental” concerns.