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 The cabinet agreed to have the federal environmental agency measure
levels of so-called non-iodising radiation, assess the risks and
regularly inform the public about its findings.
The move comes as some Swiss cantons baulk at authorizing new
antennas needed to support 5G services after a spectrum auction in
February that raised 380 million Swiss francs ($377 million).
Telecoms operators are keen for 5G frequencies to gain an edge in
new digital services such as powering self-driving cars or the
internet of things - smart devices and sensors that can be managed
remotely and are expected to proliferate as fifth-generation mobile
networks are launched in the years ahead.
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However, just over half of Swiss fear that radiation from mobile
antennas may be dangerous, fuelling reservations about the potential
health impact because radiation levels are not routinely measured, a
government report noted.
Parliament has also twice refused to alter existing emissions limits
until it is clearer what risks might arise.
(Reporting by Michael Shields, editing by Louise Heavens)
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