Glad the article has been timely for you. Thank you so much, Jeromy, for taking the time to respond and so quickly! done that. I use an older Radio Shack AM radio (model 12-467 or older on Ebay) to see if there is wide spectrum EMI on the wiring. I thought I was the only one this happened to. Does any of this matter? Is there ANYTHING I can do? The scientific community (too often in revolving doors with the same industries that produce and sell cables phones and modems they should honestly analyze) says its just a conspiracy theory and the 5G is absolutely safe. And will it even do me any good to move to a different apartment within this complex if it has fiber optics? All the connections are on my bedroom window? When I ran the article by a very knowledgeable EE he explained how both the phone line DSL and cable lines are not effective radiators when they are installed properly. We once vacationed in a place where the phone was cable-based and the box with battery backup was located in my Mothers bedroom. I thought fiber optics would be cleaner! Thank you so much, Jeromy, you are a godsend! Reducing EMI w/o Filters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vzHqRrExfY With all the jet traffic and the need to monitor the practicing planes, they must have a supporting radar. It could force animals to relocate and plants to die. (NO!) But if I get even half a microwatt of HF and some crackling or pulse or repeated signals then there is likely something on the line. But there are currently no known health risks in humans. Is there anything I need to have them do prior to running fiber optic cable underground and into my house? If you have questions about fiber optic cable bandwidth or wish to discuss an installation in If electrical sensitivity symptoms increase all of a sudden with a new internet provider (for example, switching from Comcast Xfinity to AT&T ), go Thanks for responding. On the other hand, theres a big concern for the 5G connection on the air. You can do a search for cell towers and antennas here: Thanks Julia! It is not known to cause cancer. Obviously, as you have pointed out in this article, there are options to deal with the negative effects of Fiber Optic after it is installed. So I went to the shed and turned off power supply to the ONT. Those electrical signals, which carry our internet data, are not inherently problematic because they are in a very narrow frequency range and dont typically radiate from the cable or phone lines. He said AT&T doesnt have records and wants to put in fiber on towns main road. However, you can and should ground this before it gets to your laptop. So far, there is no consistent evidence that WiFi routers or WiFi-powered devices increase cancer risk. WebOne theory is that fiber might prevent this disease by affecting hormone levels, like with breast cancer. Beware that most smart TVs will still want to radiate. Most traditional routers support FTTP-enabled internet connection, but cannot efficiently handle the high-speed data transmission of fibre optic technology. Thus, their power supplies and operation can generate high amounts of wide-spectrum EMI (electromagnetic interference). The issue is that fiber optic internet service does not only use light to transmit data. This will greatly increase the RF in your neighborhood. It seems to be dependent on the equipment used by the internet providers, along with multiple other factors including the home and the individual. The differential mode meters (Stetzer / Line EMI) wont pick this up. This is crucial for people with EMF and RF sensitivity. Or is easy to address them at a later date, when Ive gotten up the learning curve? One plastic electrical cable supplies their artificial hunger. No, not at all. That box sends light along the fiber, and translates it into signals on the copper wiring to it inside your house. Thats it. Not e Those results have also been inconclusive. At this time, there are no third party fiber modems that we could cherry pick (like we can do with cable providers like Comcast and regional ISPs). Thanks for your comment. Karl Riley has been writing and working in the EMF field for many years. We visited the area back in 2020 after I became sensitive and were not impressed. This would give us internet that is healthy/safe/fast/reliable for the entire society. (2020). + the electrical wires are AC 90/BX and are laid according to a minimalist plan. Fibre Optic is a network interface carried over thin threads of glass (or occasionally some types of transparent plastic). Now I am made surer that I did the right thing by getting rid of the fiber optics & 1 Gigabit router and went for a cable internet & a slower modem. This is all getting so complicated and it seems the options are limited. I have been affected by EMF since last fall and have changed several things in my home based on your recommendations. In other words, is it like solar panels, that spread EMI everywhere on the neighborhood grid and everyones electrical wires, except in this case its getting spread on copper wires and internet cables? Both use forms of radio waves to send signals, but they differ in other ways. This process of installing cables and So if Fiber Optic is an option I should avoid altogetherthats absolutely fine! I had three electricians out and they havent a clue. This uses no electrical equipment between the main office and the home. Get your facts straight and stop fear mongering! https://www.emfanalysis.com/low-emf-computing/. Information on the bitrate systems and applications require should be made available, so as to aid selection of a suitable service. In new builds (if we wish to have wired, fiber optic Internet connections), would using a CAT9 cable help with lowering magnetic and/or electrical fields? Yes, please send me the technical explanation (I am assuming you have access to my email address). The average hourly wage for a fiber optic technician is $20.08. Consider filtering the EMI before it comes into your home. Thus, their power supplies and operation can generate high amounts of wide-spectrum EMI (electromagnetic interference). Insight is committed to bringing you information about cancer that you can trust and that meets the highest editorial and scientific standards. To a certain extent, this is unavoidable or needs to be filtered before coming into the home (see point #5 above). Is there a way to get pdf /printable versions of your blog entries like the one above as well as the Comments section with your incredibly helpful responses to the comments? I just ordered the items (the links you give are broken now, but you can find the amplifier on eBay and the phone on Amazon by searching for the product). It does not need an internet connection to work. + Internet by fiber optic or nothing, because we are eight terrestrial miles from the villages center and we harbour polygon-destroying and film-loving teenagers. just louder even when I used it for CD to play music. See the videos I have of this in the comments above. The fiber optic communication and the routers themselves are the actual problem, its the type of switch mode power supplies many of them use. www.ecmweb.com is using a security service for protection against online attacks. Should I be concerned about this? Currently, theres no definite answer to this question. In a 2015 animal study, exposure to Wi-Fi altered the heart rhythm and blood pressure in rabbits. You will be able to control the EMF exposures in your home more easily if every copper wire is not radiating EMI. Meese J, et al. Most electrically sensitive people do worse with high data / high bandwidth applications such as HD Netflix, Amazon or streaming YT on your laptop. My book is not in paperback form at this time. Its best to ask what type of system they have. In some cases, there is more EMI created by these high bandwidth activities. Yes, there can be an issue with EMI on the electrical wiring and the data line coming into the home. This will allow any EMI on the ISP system to be transmitted into your home. have differing flicker rates. You will be redirected once the validation is complete. There are two types of EMFs: ionizing and non-ionizing. The neutral cable should not be accessed by a non-trained because of its close location to the two phases. I cannot say Thank You to you enough, Jeromy!! Yes, if you remind me about your purchase, I will send you the updated version. Reach out to me via email if you have any specific questions. How to check? While microwave radiation from wireless technology and magnetic & electric fields from electrical wiring are critically important, EMI is equally problematic for human biology. Here is a demo where I show that there is EMI on the ground wire of a home electrical system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf7N3eOf0co. Is there a single, hand-held device made that can measure all of this harmful radiation, Wifi & VHFs (30-300 MHz) included? Fiber may be the only venue in the future, but Ill definitely be waiting until that point to consent to the technology if counteractive technology is available at that time to eliminate any EMF/EMI. I outline this process here: Im a teacher from Ontario, Canada. I had heard about fiber optic causing problems but didnt fully understand how until you put the pieces together. You are the first person I have heard talk about this potential issue. And lastly, will devices like the sine tamer which is installed at the circuit box and designed to reduce dirty electricity reduce the EMI? IARC classifies radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Thanks, Jeromy. Every computer will be very loud within a couple feet of the device. This is what happens when it is done improperly with a cable modem: About EMI filters, what about those ones: https://www.curtisind.com/products/rfi-power-line-filters/? They did exist with the initial brick phones, but were rare. I have been so sick due to so much cable being installed. These are invisible areas of energy that are produced by electricity and are often referred to as radiation. Do you have connections with people who may be able to create/propose solutions to manufacturers? Devices like the Sine Tamer wont necessarily help with this issue. Thank you. Ill email you the document. Thank you and God bless you! I see that you recommend flip phones are there any smart phones that would be significantly better than the iPhone? There are no truly low-EMF phones (and SAR is a very misleading calculation meant to give people a false sense of security). For example, I tried to copy and paste your fiber optics blog into a Word document so I could read it offline, but it came out to 73 pages since I wanted the comments too. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. 6.) Effect of long-term exposure of 2.4 GHz radiofrequency radiation emitted from Wi-Fi equipment on testes functions. If you want to have a consultant come over to look at things, let me know your area. EMI on all bands of AM Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb4CLQRcw7s Ill send you some ideas on how to limit the issues with fiber optic service in your home. Would really appreciate your advice. Indeed, Ill be sending out an article about these 4G DAS small cells in San Francisco next month. An example is that of the power supply units for laptops, netbooks, induction charging docks for portables like phones and tablets, as well as the desktop, let alone the All-In-One (AIO) computers. You are exactly right. The newer ones (such as model 12-586) have noise suppression technology that makes them useless for detecting EMI. Is there a way I can test to see if this is the cause? Hopefully this article will help you understand and reduce an important source of EMI in your home the fiber optic internet infrastructure that is becoming common throughout our communities. Have you done the steps in this article between your modem and laptop? Gloria Frank here in Reno, Nevada. The ice that forms around the fiber optic cables often causes the cables to bend, which affects the signals sent through the cables. Thank you for responding and for your work in this area. What about using one of these to see if it reduces/stops the stray voltage coming in on the line? And must the radio be set all the way to the left at 530 kHz, or could it be used on any AM channel, from 530 to 1700 kHz? How would setting up my own fiber optic network create an EMI barrier? Seems like moving is definitely a wise move. So, I would be wary of what they are offering. (2017). I dont know about Genisco Filters but do you think this is a product that would help me? There is likely an EMI issue with their fiber optic converters that is impacting your home. The next question will be how to design media converters in the customers home that do not put a lot of EMI both on the data (Ethernet) and electrical systems. Fiber itself is perfectly safe, but the equipment converting the light to electrical signals can cause EMI that will be on the neighborhood electrical system and data lines into the homes. If I cant reduce this EMI, I will not be able to use a phone. Question, I am doing everything possible to mitigate EMF as Im super sensitive. Wi-Fi sends data via electromagnetic radiation, a type of energy. The have kept their phone line DSL or cable internet connections until they know more about the new system. I was trying to choose one with a larger lot, so I can have some distance from my neighbors. The greater the distance you put between yourself and your My desktop computer puts out semi-high levels and makes me wonder if the fiber optic is contributing. Smart home devices can turn off lights from across the room, and security cameras can send images from across town. Yikes! Wear disposable aprons to minimize fiber particles on your clothing. Im always extremely leery of new technology, especially when its being offered for free. Older land line copper wire service is now discontinued in NJ. The Military Operations are aircraft. As you look for a new home, just be aware of the type of telecommunications used. Ahh.. another informative blog that I have read today. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I have had to purchase their device and have them turn off WiFi. Grateful this is valuable to you. I think there must be 8-10 boxes attached. Kamali K, et al. Ionizing radiation is described by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences as mid- to high-frequency radiation that can, under some circumstances, lead to DNA or cell damage after extended exposure. I also feel weak and sick and cannot sleep properly because of it. https://www.amazon.com/Tracing-EMFs-Building-Wiring-Grounding/dp/146990201X, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6fZP-J2brk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vzHqRrExfY, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb4CLQRcw7s, https://www.curtisind.com/products/rfi-power-line-filters/, https://www.jrseco.com/p/jrs-eco-100-wifi-d2-on-asus?c=6680, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnW1_hM3iO8, How to Install Wired Internet in Your Home. I come from the medical and electrical / electronic industry. EMI from Modem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw1Tqu_R_sI Fiber-optic lines consist of up to hundreds of small strands of glass or plastic cables, each about 1/10th the size of a single human hair. I was surprised by your statement that: Those electrical signals, which carry our internet data, are not inherently problematic because they are in a very narrow frequency range and dont typically radiate from the cable or phone lines.. 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