The Minister of Communications announced that in some cases, the reason for internet disruptions or slowness is the removal of BTS towers. According to Zarepour, this action has been taken based on the request of the people.
As reported by IDEA, Isa Zarepour, the Minister of Communications, stated on the sidelines of a government meeting: There were places in the past where the internet quality was very good, but now it’s not. When we investigate these cases, we realize that people themselves have requested the removal of BTS towers from certain areas.
He mentioned that currently, there have been 100 requests from neighborhoods in Tehran where residents have demanded the removal of BTS towers in those areas.
Zarepour emphasized that the Ministry of Communications is working day and night to provide a high-speed network for the people. He said: The reason for disruptions or complete interruptions or slow internet speed is the destruction of these BTS towers.
Zarepour also stated that back in April of this year, he considered solving some of the antenna-related problems beyond the will of the Ministry of Communications and mentioned that sometimes the problems require individuals’ follow-up.
Regarding the question of why in some cases, addressing public problems through the 195 system has not been effective, he explained: Last year, some people said they had reported the gathering of telecommunications poles or BTS towers in their area and after contacting the 195 system, they were told that the problem would be resolved in a few months. However, no action has been taken yet.
According to the Minister of Communications, after investigations, it became clear that local residents were not allowing operators to install BTS and equipment. Therefore, such cases require follow-up by the individuals themselves, convincing one of the owners to allow the installation of the equipment.
He also mentioned that cases like these are beyond the will of the Ministry of Communications and require cultural awareness and information dissemination. Some people have the misconception that BTS antennas are harmful, while it has been repeatedly announced by the Regulatory Authority, the Environmental Protection Organization, and the Atomic Energy Organization that the level of radiation emitted by BTS towers in our country is significantly lower than the global standard. Therefore, we need to reassure people that it doesn’t pose any health risks.
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