by Toby Youell
Leading figures in French industry discussed how to take a leading role in the wireless sector at an annual conference organised by the ANFR, France's national spectrum regulator. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
France's Agence Nationale des Frequences is holding another conference on spectrum and innovation on 27 November. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The French government hopes to raise €2 billion from the contest. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
France’s competition authority has rejected Orange’s attempt to block a network sharing deal agreed by rivals SFR and Bouygues. Most of Europe’s operators are likely to breathe a sigh of relief. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A crucial vote in Europe's Conference Preparatory Group (CPG) later this month will determine whether the continent will advocate identifying swathes of valuable L-band spectrum for IMT at WRC-15, despite NATO's opposition to the proposal. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A new study of spectrum policy in France advocates the use of licensed shared access (LSA) in the 2.3 GHz band and the appointment of a "spectrum commissioner". Read more...
by Toby Youell
Arnaud Montebourg gave a fiery speech at an industry event in Paris last week. Read more...
by Toby Youell
France still plans to allocate spectrum in the 700 MHz band to mobile, but not as quickly as some have suggested. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
German plans to auction 700 MHz spectrum as part of a second digital dividend “completely neglect” the interests of the programme-making and special events (PMSE) community, according to Dré Klaassen, co-president of the Association of Professional Wireless Productions Technologies (APWPT). Read more...
by Martin Sims
The French government’s decision has attracted criticism from both sides: broadcasters are attacking the lack of consultation and mobile operator SFR says it’s considering legal action. Read more...