Frequently Asked Questions

The Stewart Enquiry

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Are mobile phones safe?

Following sensationalist newspaper reports, the government commissioned the Stewart Enquiry to investigate claims that mobile phone use had adverse health implications.

On 11 May 2000, the Stewart Report was published which concluded that there was no evidence that mobile phones were dangerous:

"the balance of evidence does not suggest mobile phone technologies put the health of the general population of the UK at risk"

The Report also concluded that there is no threat to people living or working in the vicinity of mobile phone base stations.

Further information

Orange is fully aware of community concern regarding the siting of transmitters and, as far as possible, new transmitters are located on sites that minimise their social impact on the local community while still meeting customer's demands for good quality coverage.

Orange have also set up a freephone information line for anyone that would like further information on masts or health and safety enquiries.

0800 - 783 5021