Mobile phones & health

Parents sometimes come to us with concerns about whether their child’s health is being affected by using mobile phones. At O2 we take these worries very seriously.

According to scientific evidence, there is nothing conclusive to suggest that mobile phones are dangerous to your health, whether you are an adult or a child.

In 2006, the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources established an expert group to review all relevant research in relation to the health effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF). They concluded that: “no adverse short or long-term health effects have been found from exposure to the radiofrequency (RF) signals produced by mobile phones and base station transmitters.”

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We recognise that there is public concern surrounding mobile phones and health. We remain vigilant on the issue and will take into account any new scientific research that is published.

For further information on mobile phones and health, check out the World Health Organisation’s website.