The law has drawn criticism for the strict measures against terrorist content, which were not included in the initial bill.
French spectrum agency finds 5G emissions are well below limits
Orange and Free Mobile seek extension to roaming agreement in France
The French regulator ARCEP will have to approve the two-year extension, which would allow Free to roam on Orange’s network until 2022.
Apple fined €1.1bn by French Competition Authority
The company was found guilty of cartels within its distribution network. Two resellers were also fined €76.1m and €62.9m, respectively.
French Government targets full-fibre for all by 2025
The Government announced a new target as part of its “Très Haut Debit” plan, to achieve 100% coverage of full fibre by 2025, compared to the current 45.7%.
Apple fined €25m in France over iPhone slowdowns
France’s consumer protection agency fined the company for not informing customers about the effect of software updates on their devices.
French Data Protection Authority proposes stronger tools for internet users to opt out of data harvesting
The CNIL issued a draft recommendation to strengthen the hand of users in giving consent to placing cookies or other tracers on their devices.
US Government likely to retaliate against France’s digital tax
The US Trade Representative found the tax discriminatory, and suggested to respond with restrictions and tariffs up to 100% on some French products
Arcep publishes its decision on the upcoming 5G auction in France
The regulator has set out conditions of use of the 3.4–3.8GHz band, including the rollout obligations to be met between 2020 and 2025.
Restrictions lifted on Altice in the Numericable–SFR merger
The French competition authority removes some restrictions but retains remedies relating to the ‘Faber’ co-investment project between SFR and Bouygues Telecom.
