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...

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...

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...

Arnaud Montebourg gave a fiery speech at an industry event in Paris last week. Read more...

France still plans to allocate spectrum in the 700 MHz band to mobile, but not as quickly as some have suggested. Read more...

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...

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...

EU digital agenda commissioner Neelie Kroes is among the speakers lined up for a spectrum conference due to be held in Paris at the end of June. Read more...

French regulator ARCEP has decided to allow Bouygues Telecom to deploy LTE in the 1800 MHz band, provided the company hands back some of the spectrum it holds in the band and pays a fee for its technology neutral use of the frequency. Read more...

French regulator ANFR will host a 26-27 June conference in Paris entitled “Spectrum and Innovation: Radiofrequencies a driver for economic growth.” Read more...