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My brother-in-law, the electrician, dropped a truth bomb about the 5G rollout.
We were at a family cookout in Fresno last Saturday. He was explaining how they're installing the small cell nodes on light poles. He said, 'The real story isn't the waves, it's the data collection hardware they're bundling in.' He pointed out specific camera models and sensor arrays that come standard in the units now. It made me look at the whole 'health debate' differently. Is the argument about safety just a cover for a bigger surveillance push?
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blair2486mo ago
Ugh, but like, all that stuff is just basic smart city tech. It helps with traffic and finding parking spots, which we kinda need. I mean, it's not some secret spy plot, it's just how things work now.
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hill.andrew6mo ago
Ever notice how the new streetlight cameras have way more angles than just traffic? Your brother-in-law is onto something. In my town, they put in "smart" nodes that track parking spots, but the fine print said they could also count people and read license plates. My advice is to look up your city council's vendor contracts for the public right-of-way. The hardware specs are usually listed there, and you'll see exactly what sensors they bought. It's never just about the cell service anymore.
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the_riley6mo ago
Just looked up our local contract and the sensor list reads like a spy movie shopping list. They really did buy the all-in-one surveillance package and called it a parking aid. Guess we're all starring in a free public safety film now, whether we like it or not. The city probably gets a bulk discount for tracking every moving thing.
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