Wi-Fi has been banned in childcare centers, nurseries and schools in France that care for children under six years old, in order to protect young children against exposure to electromagnetic waves and radiation. The International Agency for Research and Cancer considers electromagnetic waves possibly carcinogenic.
“In primary schools, which also welcome older pupils and where computers are used in lessons, Wi-Fi points in classrooms must be disabled when not in use,” according to L’Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR).
Facilities that offer public Wi-Fi are now required to display a Wi-Fi symbol indicating the presence of electromagnetic waves. If France homeowners complete an online form and have it signed by an official, the form will be sent to the ANFR and homeowners will have instant access to information about the levels of electromagnetic waves in their homes.
