"A 5G base station is generally expected to consume roughly three times as much power as a 4G base station. And more 5G base stations are needed to cover the same area."
:blobcatsip: *sip*
https://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/wireless/5gs-waveform-is-a-battery-vampire
Oh, and this will also impact the cellphone's battery. And possibly weather satellites.
:blobcatsip: *sipping intensifies*