It’s Not About Gadgets—It’s About Policy
At RF Safe, we’ve worked tirelessly to design products that help reduce personal exposure to EMFs. But it’s critical to understand this: accessories are not the solution. They are a stopgap—a way to protect yourself today while we fight for the systemic change that will protect everyone tomorrow.
When you purchase an RF Safe accessory, you’re not just buying a product—you’re joining a movement. A movement that:
- Demands Policy Change: To repeal laws like Section 704 and update FCC guidelines.
- Prioritizes Research: To understand and address the true impacts of non-thermal RF radiation.
- Pushes for Safer Designs: To make safety the standard, not the exception.
I’ve seen firsthand how safer designs can be created—whether through innovations like the interferometric array antenna, which reshaped FCC isotropic rules, or through light based communications, which offer a vision of a safer 6G future.
But here’s the reality: technology can be made safer, but it won’t happen without policy changes.
The Policy Problem: Stifling Science, Research, and Public Health
The outdated FCC guidelines and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 are more than just regulatory relics—they are active barriers to progress. They don’t just fail to protect public health; they also suppress the very research and innovation needed to make technology safer.
1. Lack of Policy Incentives
- No Legal Demand for Safety Improvements: When manufacturers aren’t required to meet stricter safety standards, they have no reason to invest in research and development (R&D) to create safer devices.
- Profit Over Public Health: Companies prioritize profit margins and market speed over addressing health risks because the law doesn’t compel them to do otherwise.
2. Outdated FCC Guidelines
- The thermal-only paradigm—which assumes radiation is safe as long as it doesn’t heat tissue—has been debunked by decades of research showing non-thermal biological effects like oxidative stress, DNA damage, and neurological disruption.
- Yet these guidelines remain in place, allowing the industry to operate as though the science hasn’t evolved since the 1990s.
3. The Chilling Effect of Section 704
- Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act prevents local governments from rejecting cell tower placements based on health concerns, effectively silencing communities.
- This law eliminates any legal precedent to challenge wireless infrastructure on health grounds, cutting off avenues for research funding, public awareness, and scientific accountability.
- The result? Science is stifled, research is discouraged, and truth is suppressed—all while public health continues to suffer.
The Consequences: A Vicious Cycle of Inaction
Without updated policies, manufacturers have no incentive to:
- Invest in safer designs.
- Conduct independent research to improve safety standards.
- Advocate for consumer protections that prioritize health over profits.
And without policy changes, consumers remain locked into a system where even raising health concerns is seen as an act of defiance, thanks to unconstitutional laws like Section 704. This creates a vicious cycle:
- Outdated guidelines perpetuate outdated technology.
- Unconstitutional laws stifle public discourse and legal challenges.
- Lack of demand for safer technology kills innovation.
The ripple effects extend far beyond gadgets—they undermine public health, trust in science, and our ability to hold corporations accountable.
- Demands Policy Change: To repeal laws like Section 704 and update FCC guidelines.
- Prioritizes Research: To understand and address the true impacts of non-thermal RF radiation.
- Pushes for Safer Designs: To make safety the standard, not the exception.
The Path Forward: Building a Safer Future Together
1. Policy Incentives Drive Safer Technology
When policies demand safer standards, manufacturers will have no choice but to allocate resources to R&D for safer devices. This isn’t a theoretical idea—it’s how public health progress has always been made:
- Clean air laws forced industries to reduce pollution.
- Vehicle safety regulations spurred innovations like seat belts and airbags.
- Food safety standards ensured healthier products for consumers.
The same principle applies here: if we want safer technology, we need policies that require it.
2. Repeal Section 704
This unconstitutional law locks us into a framework where health concerns can’t even be raised. Restoring local authority is the first step toward empowering communities to demand better.
3. Update FCC Guidelines
Adopt modern standards that account for:
- Non-thermal effects, like oxidative stress and DNA damage.
- The unique vulnerabilities of children and pregnant women.
- The growing evidence of environmental and neurological impacts.
4. Foster Public Awareness and Unity
Policy changes only happen when people demand them. That means:
- Educating others about the dangers of outdated guidelines.
- Advocating for legislative reforms.
- Supporting companies and organizations that push for systemic change.
A Call to Action: Be Part of the Solution
The outdated policies governing wireless technology have stifled innovation, suppressed science, and put public health at risk. This isn’t just a regulatory issue—it’s a moral failure that we must address together.
By purchasing RF Safe products, you’re not just protecting yourself—you’re joining a movement to demand accountability, transparency, and safer technology for future generations. But we need more than individual action. We need collective action to change the policies that allow these risks to persist.
The time to act is now. Together, we can create a future where technology serves humanity without compromising health, safety, or truth.
Let’s build that future—one policy at a time.
John Coates
Founder, RF Safe