The most severe restrictions to the general public are imposed within a 20-mile (32 km) radius of the Green Bank Observatory.[5] The Observatory polices the area actively for devices emitting excessive electromagnetic radiation such as microwave ovens, Wi-Fi access points and faulty electrical equipment and request citizens discontinue their usage. It does not have enforcement power[6] (although the FCC can impose a fine of $50 on violators[7]), but will work with residents to find solutions.

  • @toynbee
    link
    English
    1119 days ago

    I have met people who claimed to be “allergic” to Wi-Fi. They’ve found suggestions (perhaps ironically online) that they should move to this area, avoiding exposure to their proclaimed allergen.

    • Possibly linux
      link
      fedilink
      English
      417 days ago

      People are crazy. I’ve met people who are convinced that 5Ghz keeps them from sleeping.

  • @[email protected]
    link
    fedilink
    English
    519 days ago

    The fact that the United States intentionally makes these zones really subverts the conspiracy theory that the government is using 5G to control our minds (or whatever the theorists say these days).

    • @TCB13OP
      link
      English
      219 days ago

      Yeah ahah