Long-standing relationships have left some operators particularly exposed to the cost of vendor restrictions, with most governments so far disinclined to offer support
Reviewing the wholesale broadband market in France
As the copper switch-off gathers pace, Arcep is proposing to relax price controls on Orange – a move that would align with the EC’s recent Gigabit Recommendation
Regulators seek to incentivise spectrum use in private networks
Lowering licence fees is an important step in unlocking 5G’s industrial potential and enabling private networks to flourish
Reducing energy consumption in telecoms networks
Fibre and 5G will help operators improve energy efficiency over time, but recent events have made reducing usage a more immediate priority
Cloudbusting: Hyperscalers come under increasing regulatory scrutiny
France, the Netherlands and the UK have all announced reviews of competition in the cloud market, but will their investigations identify concerns?
Arcep and Orange progress plans for copper switch-off in France
The regulator thinks that running parallel network infrastructures doesn’t make sense for performance, efficiency, cost or environmental reasons
Arcep consults on its future regulatory approach to mobile in France
The review will consider the telecoms sector’s environmental impact and the potential for spectrum to help reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability
Satellite to support broadband rollout in France
Satellite technology could help deliver connectivity to underserved areas, some countries will need incentives for it to be successful
3.8–4.0GHz band in France open to vertical users
Simplifying access to spectrum is a first step toward more private 5G networks, addressing the price of licences will need to come next
