UK Media Regulator Says Microwave Ovens Interfere with WiFi; Health Experts Say Reduce Our WiFi Exposure

By B.N. Frank

Wireless devices emit 5G, Bluetooth, cell phone and/or WiFi radiation – all sources of Electromagnetic Radiation (aka “Electrosmog”). Exposure is biologically harmful. For many years, health experts have said we all should be reducing our exposure (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)– especially children’s (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7). Multiple digital, electronic, and wireless devices running simultaneously can create Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) which is also undesirable because devices may not operate properly.

Instead of recommending that families replace WiFi with safer wired internet, a UK Media Regulator has encouraged families NOT to operate microwave ovens if they want to boost WiFi levels in their homes. Sigh.

From Reuters:

Turn off the microwave to boost wifi, says UK’s media regulator

LONDON, March 25 (Reuters) – People should avoid using the microwave at the same time as they are making video calls, watching HD videos or doing something important online because the ovens can slow wifi signals, Britain’s media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday.

The tip was included in advice on improving broadband performance during the coronavirus pandemic, as demand on networks has increased as millions of people work and learn from home.

Ofcom said cordless phones, baby monitors, halogen lamps, dimmer switches, stereos and computer speakers, and TVs and monitors could also affect wifi signals if they are too close to routers.

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Cordless phones, baby monitors, halogen lamps, dimmer switches, stereos and computer speakers, TVs, monitors, and other devices emit wireless radiation (see 1, 2) and/or Electrosmog. Repeat – health experts recommend reducing our exposure because it’s not good for our health. In fact – there is still no “safe” level of wireless radiation exposure that has been scientifically determined for kids or pregnant women. That’s why doctors, educators, and parents worldwide have been trying to have schools replace WiFi in schools with wired internet (see 1, 2, 3).