628 ITU‐T's Technical Reports and Specifications 8.6 DECT DECT stands for digital enhanced cordless telecommunication. DECT is a common standard for digital cordless telephones and consists of a radio technology suited for voice, data and networking applications in residential, corporate and public environments (Figure 22). Many cordless phones used in residential homes use DECT technology. Source: Adapted from EMF Explained, available at http://www.emfexplained.info/?Page=25533 Figure 22 – DECT cordless phone systems in homes and office buildings 9 ICT antenna siting approval requirements Public wireless communications and ICT systems are critical national infrastructure for today’s society and their role is particularly evident in the event of emergencies and disasters. Consistent planning rules for ICT infrastructure are critical for the efficient deployment and operation of ICT systems. Fragmented planning authority rules may delay network deployments and may lead to ICT systems not functioning properly and/or providing intermittent service, which in some cases (for example, medical cases) may be life threatening. 9.1 Antenna permit procedures Standardized antenna permit procedures will reduce the administrative burden on both authorities and operators of wireless infrastructure. It is helpful if the procedures are harmonized nationally, considering that wireless infrastructure is deployed at the local level to provide national and international connectivity. RF exposure limits and compliance procedures should be adopted nationally based on international human exposure recommendations and technical compliance standards. National policy for wireless infrastructure should contain a statement to the effect that compliance with RF‐EMF exposure limits is sufficient to address concerns about possible health hazards. SSC should avoid policies such as restrictive RF exposure limits or planning exclusion zones that increase public concern and that can negatively impact deployment.