What information does the site database offer?
The site database for local authorities is an important part of the Associations Agreement between German mobile network operators and the national associations of local authorities.
Monitoring shows that mobile communications is safe
It is hard to imagine our lives without television, radio and mobile phones. Legislation controls the safe limits of the high-frequency electromagnetic fields these devices create. Despite the present boom on the mobile phone market, electromagnetic field values remain 1000 times below the legal limit.
How does the Associations Agreement improve dialogue about mobile network extensions?
In July 2001, the national associations of local authorities (German Association of Cities – DST, German Association of District Councils – DLT, German Association of Towns and Municipalities – DStGB) and the German mobile network operators agreed a joint approach to extending the mobile phone network.
Mobile network operators in consultation with local authorities and the public: Improving communication and participation
Communication between the mobile network operators and local authorities has improved noticeably since the Associations Agreement and the voluntary commitment have come into force. 85 percent of local authorities report that they only rarely, if ever, disagree over the location of sites for new mobile network installations.
