Posted on 03/07/2021 10:50:49 AM PST by USA Conservative
Last year the Department of Homeland Security advised the U.S. telecom industry on steps it can take to prevent attacks on 5G cell towers following a rash of incidents in Western Europe fueled by the claims that the technology spreads the pathogen causing covid-19.
The planned industry alert comes in the wake of dozens of arson attacks on 5G towers in Britain, the Netherlands, and Belgium last month apparently spurred by the claims.
“During the covid-19 pandemic, Western Europe has seen increasing attacks against equipment and workers, and these attacks are plots to damage 5G towers often linked to unsupported theories alleging a link between 5G and the virus,” said a U.S. official familiar with the alert, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the advisory has not been finalized.
In the last few weeks, U.S. carriers have seen sporadic attacks on their cell towers that were apparently prompted by covid-19 disinformation, said an industry official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. “It’s pretty clear,” said the official, who added that some of the attacks may be by “eco-terrorists.”
The last attack on a 5G cell tower came in Los Angeles.
Initial reports show a large 5G cell tower disguised as a tree that was set on fire. An apartment on the premises was evacuated. The cause of the fire is still unknown but it could be a target of some local citizens because of the 5G cell tower conspiracy theories.
Video below:
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For over two decades, bulky steel cellphone towers and antennas have been camouflaged in plain sight across the U.S. According to industry professionals the practice, known as stealthing or concealment, is likely to continue as our demands for cellphone service and data continues to grow.
For over two decades, bulky steel cellphone towers and antennas have been camouflaged in plain sight across the U.S. According to industry professionals the practice, known as stealthing or concealment, is likely to continue as our demands for cellphone service and data continues to grow.
If a new tower must be built, cities push for carriers and the tower companies — which generally purchase or lease the land and fund construction of the tower — to build in industrial areas. If they must build in a residential area, a stealth tower is often explicitly preferred. Below you can see few examples: Have you noticed similar 5G antennas in your neighborhood?
Because of how safe they are of course.
I see that in my area (New England) a lot. Cell towers disguised as trees along the interstates. It’s a pretty poor disguise by the way as the “tree” towers above all the real trees but I guess it’s aesthetically pleasing to some.
So some pansy won’t be offended at the destruction of their “view shed”. 😯😲
Maybe this is why the Florida palm trees are coming down.
Don’t use cheap Christmas lights!
Can you hear me now?
I can’t think of anybody who would be fooled by that photo, thinking this 5G tower was a tree. Only if the viewer was speeding by in a vehicle. Otherwise, it looks more like a
“Furry Candelabra” than a tree.
That damn Russian Disinformation strikes again! Now where's my fish tank cleaner?
What, too soon?
They don’t. They are obviously not trees. The so called disguises are laughable.
They are only not noticeable if they are hidden inside a structure, like a church steeple (this is very common).
Sometimes a Tree is just a Tree, or not.
5G cells can also be put in top of existing utility poles.
The only tower(s) in Los Angeles I truly care about *not* seeing on fire are the Watts Towers. :P
Design flaws? What’s the CATch? Such a design would not give me paws at all.
Even this Catty Condo has more authenticity than the other one; a metal tower with Astro Turf scotch taped to the sides. tower.
Because the same people who bitch about poor cellular coverage also bitch about the appearance of towers.
ROFL. I so enjoy the gallows humor on FR.
I saw the pictures and thought of the disguised cell towers like transgenders playing girl sports. The other, real, trees just have to welcome them to the field.
some of the attacks may be by “eco-terrorists.”
That sounds more like it. Anyone with a sixth grade education should know that virus are not caused or spread by radio waves.
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