Anti-5G meeting on the North Shore, sigh

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#2463591 16-Apr-2020 16:25

There was a shirt of that nature that made it on tv, Can't recall if it was a guest on Bill Nye saves the world (or himself) or one of our local 1:1 shows where they made focus on a similar shirt

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#2464334 17-Apr-2020 17:14

So, not 5G protest in Porirua then https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12325468

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#2482030 12-May-2020 15:36

Spark now has a piece of 3500mhz: https://www.sparknz.co.nz/news/Spark_welcomes_spectrum_allocation/

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#2482034 12-May-2020 15:38

DjShadow:

Spark now has a piece of 3500mhz: https://www.sparknz.co.nz/news/Spark_welcomes_spectrum_allocation/

60Mhz of 3.5 is not bad at all

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#2482046 12-May-2020 16:16

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DjShadow:

Spark now has a piece of 3500mhz: https://www.sparknz.co.nz/news/Spark_welcomes_spectrum_allocation/

60Mhz of 3.5 is not bad at all

I'm pretty happy... now to get me some 5G hats..

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#2483848 14-May-2020 15:36

Meanwhile in the south

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12331849

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#2483858 14-May-2020 16:11

Can the telecomm companies not announce that every tower they have to repair will also be upgraded to 5g at the same time as a cost-saving measure? Doesn't have to be true.

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#2483887 14-May-2020 16:38

Sounds great right?

Until you are a worker. And fixing a broken mini cell that had been there for years without such public warning. Someone sees you up the ladder and abuses you for installing 5G near them and they don't want it.

As that has happened a few times now for existing sites people didn't take notice of

(and even external WiFi antennas at schools)

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#2483918 14-May-2020 17:23

having been to the site its a pain in the arse. i do wish they had not posted it on the herald.

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#2483922 14-May-2020 17:32

Rikkitic:

Can the telecomm companies not announce that every tower they have to repair will also be upgraded to 5g at the same time as a cost-saving measure? Doesn't have to be true.

that's the thing that baffles me. if they were to cause damage to the radio gear of these LTE towers, it's not unrealistic to consider they would be replaced with gear that's ready for 5G.

I'm not a fan of it ending up on the hearld too, as it just feeds into these arsonists.

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#2484356 15-May-2020 12:09

2 more overnight :/

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#2484409 15-May-2020 13:09

Just received:

Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees warn arson attempts on cell sites may impact phone and internet connectivity in Auckland

Following a spate of suspected arson attempts around New Zealand, including a concentration of attacks in South Auckland, the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) supports the country’s three mobile operators Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees in urging community members to report any suspicious activity near cell sites.

This vandalism is causing considerable damage and can impact community safety – meaning people may not be able to call 111, contact family members, or connect to the internet from mobile devices or through wireless broadband.

Together the three companies have been subject to 10 suspected arson attacks across Auckland over the past six weeks, out of a total 14 attacks around New Zealand including the Wellington and Northland regions, causing damage and disruption to critical cell site infrastructure.

This comes at a time when phone and internet connectivity is critical for New Zealanders to work, learn and connect during the COVID-19 pandemic, and while the companies have been responding to significantly increased demand.

Tony Baird, Vodafone NZ, Wholesale & Infrastructure Director, said: “These attacks are infuriating and can have real connectivity impacts for New Zealanders – meaning people could have reduced mobile phone and internet coverage in an area with a damaged cell site, which is a real issue particularly in South Auckland. While we’ve been able to keep customers connected so far, each attack has a cumulative negative impact.”

Mark Beder, Spark Technology Director said: “Attacks on critical infrastructure are inexcusable at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. A disruption to mobile connectivity can put New Zealanders at risk by cutting off access to critical services like 111, we encourage anyone who sees suspicious activity near a cell tower to contact police or crime stoppers.”

“This is senseless activity and sadly, the greatest damage it causes is to the local homes and businesses who are having their technology cut off at a time when they need it most,” said Martin Sharrock, Chief Technology Officer for 2degrees.

The Telecommunications Forum (TCF), of which all three mobile carriers are members, first condemned arson attacks in early April when vandalism started to emerge and today again expresses the industry’s dismay this activity is occurring.

Geoff Thorn, TCF Chief Executive said: “We are concerned that telecommunications infrastructure is becoming the target of criminal damage. Not only is this highly dangerous, it also has the potential to cause huge disruption to local people, schools and businesses.”

If anyone sees suspicious activity or knows of attacks, they should report this immediately to the NZ Police as part of their ongoing investigations by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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#2484518 15-May-2020 16:13

Science explains it:

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