There are a few problems with this argument though. It's technically correct, but: 1. All mobile protocols reduce signal strength to the lowest possible to rea

There are a few problems with this argument though. It's technically correct, but: 1. All mobile protocols reduce signal strength to the lowest possible to reach the device. The field strength isn't some constant quantity. 5G is all about massive beamforming and super accurate power management. You're being targeted with an individual beam that's reduced the min strength possible to actually maintain radio contact. So moving closer doesn't imply a stronger 'field'. 2. Even with 4G it's totally common to have lots of base stations in the middle of cities, on rooftops, etc. It's not like they're all in the middle of empty fields today, far from it.