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Meteorologists Fear 5G Wireless Expansion Could Interfere With Weather Forecasts

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It appears to be the way of the future, but some meteorologists are worried that 5G wireless expansion could interfere with weather forecasts. There is concern that ultra-high radio frequencies used for 5G could scramble satellite readings used to predict storms.

The concerns are only theoretical for now.

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Cellphone carriers' early upgrades focus on other frequencies but meteorologists worry it could become an issue in the future.

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