Wi-fi and health

There is no established scientific evidence that the low exposure to RF EME from Wi-fi adversely affects the health of children or the general population.

Wi-fi in schools measurement study

ARPANSA has conducted a comprehensive measurement study of RF EME from Wi-fi in 23 schools throughout Victoria and New South Wales.

Extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields

Extremely low frequency (ELF) electric and magnetic fields exist wherever electricity is generated, transmitted or distributed in powerlines or cables, or used in electrical appliances.

The ARPANSA Wi-fi in Schools Measurement Study

We have measured radiofrequency (RF) exposure from Wi-fi and other sources across 23 schools in Victoria and New South Wales, Australia.

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