Just 36 hours before Verizon and AT&T switch on their new, faster 5G cell systems, an urgent request was signed by every major airline and cargo CEO for the government to keep 5G ground stations turned off if they’re within 2 miles of major airports. The CEOs warn “immediate intervention is needed to avoid significant operational disruption to air passengers, shippers, supply chain and delivery of needed medical supplies.”
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