Italy has recently increased the limit of electromagnetic emissions from 6 V/m in 2003 to 15 V/m as per law 214/2023. The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy has emphasized that this adjustment is crucial for the development of the Italian 5G economy, which will lead to high-performance networks that can enhance the country’s competitiveness.
To ensure efficient use of the frequency spectrum, changes have been made to the Electronic Communications Code, following the criteria outlined in the CEI 211-10 Technical Standard. These changes aim to achieve fair distribution of electromagnetic space and effectiveness in managing emissions. The increased emission limits came into effect on April 29th, allowing for accelerated adoption of 5G technology and enabling infrastructure mobile operators to enhance their network capacity.
Despite the increase, Italy maintains stringent standards compared to other European countries. The limit of 15 volts per meter is still significantly lower than the maximum limit of 61 volts per meter recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which assesses the safety of electromagnetic emissions.
Overall, these adjustments align with Italy’s goal of advancing 5G technology and improving network capabilities while also maintaining a focus on safety and compliance with international standards.
