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French interference that led to yearlong investigation caused by robot lawnmower
May 13, 2026
by Cameron Hill

Interference in a slice of the 800 MHz band used by IoT devices that generated over 120 complaints was caused by an automated lawnmower, says the French spectrum agency ANFR. Read more...

France to go from four to three MNOs
May 12, 2026
by Laura Sear

The proposed €20.35 billion deal would redraw France’s spectrum map by redistributing SFR's spectrum holdings to Bouygues, Free Mobile and Orange. Read more...

French Senate raises concerns about 2G/3G switch off
Mar 04, 2026
by Laura Sear

The French upper house of parliament, the Senate, has denounced the shutdown of legacy networks, stating that no real consultation was conducted and that the government needs to manage the risks of the shutdown more effectively. Read more...

French regulator adds data centres to energy data collection process
Jan 01, 2026
by Laura Sear

The 2025 Arcep report presents indicators on the environmental footprint of digital technology in France. Read more...

French experts consider the future of the upper 6 GHz band at ANFR workshop
Dec 15, 2025
by Camilla Mina

The RSPG's recent "Opinion" on the upper 6 GHz band loomed large at a recent workshop organised by the French spectrum agency ANFR. Read more...

France and Sweden face challenging 2G and 3G switch off
Dec 12, 2025
by Laura Sear

Plans to switch off 2G and 3G networks in Europe are raising concerns that some people may be unable to access the emergency services, particularly via the eCall service. Read more...

Germany’s upper 6 GHz position causes alarm as RSPG decision approaches
Nov 07, 2025
by Jonathan Watson

The mobile and Wi-Fi sectors are still jostling for position in the upper 6 GHz band ahead of a key European meeting next week. Read more...

France explores D2D options for MSS licence renewals
Oct 23, 2025
by Camilla Mina

French regulator Arcep is consulting on allowing satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services in the L-band, where several mobile satellite service (MSS) licences are due to expire between 2027 and 2030. Read more...

French spectrum agency uses AI to predict atmospheric ducting interference
Oct 20, 2025
by Camilla Mina

Using a regulatory sandbox project, the French National Frequency Agency ANFR is using deep learning and AI modelling combined with weather forecast information to predict interference to digital TV from atmospheric ducting. Read more...

Regulator consults on vacant broadcast channels in France
May 12, 2025
by Laura Sear

Pay TV broadcaster Canal+'s decision to abandon digital terrestrial TV broadcasting (DTTB) has prompted the broadcasting and media regulator, Arcom, to investigate possible innovative uses of the vacated spectrum. Read more...