You might have seen a leaflet drop through your letterbox around the end of August.
Why do they need to erect a mast?
If you use T-Mobile, like I do, you probably think you already have a reasonable coverage in Witley. This map shows the current coverage of T Mobile 2G in the area (pink means a reasonable level of coverage)
It is all to do with third-generation (3G) telephony. Put simply , we use 2G now, which is for voice, texts and pictures. 3G is for video and high speed internet access. And that needs different technology. The cell sizes for 3G networks are smaller than for 2G and so more base stations are required to cover the same area.
The first 3G mobile phone network opened in the UK in March this year.
The current 3G coverage in our area is almost non-existent:
An action group has been formed to fight the proposed location of the mast.
For more infomation, and to be added to their email list, contact
Lizzy and Ron Greenman
Gharial, Wheeler Lane, Witley, GU8 5QT
Tel: 01428 683 687
email: milfordmast@uk2.net
Lizzy and Ron will keep you up to date on what is happening and how you can get involved
Some of my web links for those who want to dig into phone masts a bit deeper:
Perception of Health Risk – Mobile Phone Masts
3G masts 'cause health problems' - BBC website, 2 Oct 2006
Phone Masts Factsheet - Powerwatch
3G Factsheet - Mobile Operators Association
www.planningsanity.co.uk
www.mastsanity.org
www.mastaction.co.uk.
Copyright acknowledgements - maps from Street Data, Tele Atlas NV
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