New rule requires wireless-phone firms to disclose handsets' radiation levels

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The cellular telephone equipment industry has agreed to disclose the electro-magnetic radiation levels of its cellular telephones. The trade group, Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, requires all U.S. manufacturers to provide consumers with handset radiation emission levels with their purchases. Currently, consumers can get information about a cell phone's "specific absorption rate" from the Federal Communications Commission's Web site. Though the new rule is a step toward addressing consumer health concerns, telephone radiation can vary, depending or signal type (analog or digital), signal frequency and equipment design.

Laws, regulations and rules, Cellular telephone services industry, Cellular telephone services, Public relations, Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association

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Cell-phone makers agree to develop risk standard

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The major cell phone makers are coming together to provide consumer information related to the radiation emitted and absorbed in using their products. They have developed a measure called specific absorption rate (SAR) which will be included on cell phone labels. Although the industry feels that the SAR levels in their products are safe, there are still questions about the long-term health affects from using cell phones.

Safety and security measures, Nokia Corp., NOK, Motorola Inc., MOT, Ericsson Inc.

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'Vultures' amass $800 million of Iridium debt

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Of $1.45 bil Iridium LLC public debt, 'vulture' investors now hold $800 mil. Iridium's 10 7/8 % 2005 bonds were priced at 22 cents on the dollar. These bondholders are likely to ask for an equity share in the company, if cash interest payments aren't forthcoming. At Q1 end Iridium claimed 10, 294 subscribers to its satellite-based global communications service.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Satellite Communications, Satellite Telecommunications, Securities, Satellite communications services industry, Company securities, Iridium L.L.C.

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