Some policymakers are starting to believe that coverage may be a more important policy objective for spectrum auctions than just filling government coffers. Read more...

France is forging ahead on 4G and 5G rollout, with the regulator making spectrum available in the 3.4-3.8 GHz and 26 GHz bands for 5G trials, and the government unveiling plans to raise money for better rural 4G coverage from extended spectrum licences. Read more...

The huge potential benefits and rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT) have encouraged regulators in various countries to formulate relevant policy roadmaps and regulation. Read more...

"HertzViz," an open-data app developed during a May hackathon sponsored by French spectrum regulator ANFR, makes some frequencies visible in order to help construction companies avoid blocking telecoms and internet communications with their equipment. Read more...

This evening a mix of engineering and business students and ICT professionals will gather in Paris to discuss plans for the second annual Agence Nationale Des Fréquences (ANFR) Hackathon. The event next weekend aims to find innovative new uses for the store of data that ANFR, like all spectrum regulators,… Read more...

Orange's senior executive VP for innovation, marketing and technologies says the industry needs to offer "emblematic" services if it is to convince customers that 5G is worth buying. Meanwhile, the head of the Commission’s connectivity unit has revealed details of CEPT’s study schedule for 3.5 GHz. Read more...

EU-level and global harmonisation, and the continued availability of lower spectrum bands, are central to driving the rollout of 5G and Internet of Things services, according to representatives of the UK and French tech industries. Read more...

Orange, SFR and Bouyges Telecom were given until January to extend coverage to rural communities, but only the latter managed to reach its target, which means Orange and SFR could face a fine. New 4G targets for 2017 were also set for the operators. Read more...

French regulator ARCEP is looking for organisations to conduct trials in the 2.6 GHz TDD and 3.5 GHz bands to help determine the best uses for them before an auction is held. Read more...

A spectrum sharing pilot launched on 6 January should open up large amounts of licensed spectrum for 5G, according to Ericsson, RED Technologies and Qualcomm. Read more...