In a 5G roadmap  published by the ARCEP on July 16, 2018 it was revealed that the ARCEP plans to hold a consultation in October 2018  on the planned assignment of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band. The consultation is also likely to include topics covering spectrum availability for mobile applications, defining… Read more...

France's ARCEP has opened a consultation of the future release of the 26 GHz band to enable 5G networks. The Consultation is seeking feedback on the following points: Interest in using the 26 GHz band for 5G services The use of the band for point to point links The duration… Read more...

France's Arcep has opened a public consultation on a draft terms and plans for the reassignment of licences in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands The licences in question are currently held by Orange, SFR and Bouygues Telecom and are due to expire in 2021 and 2024.… Read more...

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ARCEP is looking for input for its consultation on amending its terms of use for corrdinated point-to-point links for fixed services. Its draft decision suggests reducing the number of rules concerning radio relay systems The draft Decision concerned is intended to lay down the conditions for the use of frequencies… Read more...

French spectrum regulator ARCEP is consulting on the uses of 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz and how they can be allocated, with a view to a possible allocation in the second half of the year. Depending on the results of the consultation, the regulator could award 40 MHz in 2.6… Read more...

ARCEP is consulting on a draft proposal for what it says will be a complete overhaul of its fixed internet access and telephone service quality of service (QoS) indicators. The regulator wants to make more use of crowdsourcing to reflect customers' experience of coverage and QoS. ARCEP said it wants… Read more...

French regulator Arcep and frequency agency Anfr have launched a consultation on the use of the 862–870 MHz, 870–876 MHz and 915–921 MHz bands, which are currently reserved for the Ministry of Defence, to meet the growing needs of the Internet of Things (IoT). In its recent strategic review, Arcep identified the… Read more...

French regulator ARCEP is looking for comments on its proposed guidelines for network sharing and analysis of current network sharing contracts. ARCEP has analysed the two existing network sharing contracts in metropolitan France (Free Mobile/Orange and SFR/Bouygues Telecom) and has proposed dates for sharing agreements to end. The contract between… Read more...

Prior to offering licences for mobile television this consultation seeks views on spectrum allocation, likely services and the best economic model. Read more...