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Arcep unveils first 5G tests in the 26GHz band in France

Arcep unveils first 5G tests in the 26GHz band in France

The French regulator has shared details of 11 projects it has selected for trials.

French regulator consults on 5G spectrum award in the 3.4–3.8GHz band

French regulator consults on 5G spectrum award in the 3.4–3.8GHz band

ARCEP drafted a proposal for the award of spectrum in the 3.4–3.8GHz band.

French parliament finalises Digital Services Tax

French parliament finalises Digital Services Tax

The 3% levy has upset the US, which announced an investigation.

French broadcasting authority adopts recommendation on disinformation for online platforms

French broadcasting authority adopts recommendation on disinformation for online platforms

Summary

ARCEP proposes the installation of an API to help improve broadband performance monitoring in France

ARCEP proposes the installation of an API to help improve broadband performance monitoring in France

The French regulator aims to improve broadband QoS measurement.

French government to propose legislation against hate speech on the internet

French government to propose legislation against hate speech on the internet

The law would introduce fines for online platforms failing to remove harmful content.

Apple agrees to pay €500m in back taxes in France

Apple agrees to pay €500m in back taxes in France

The company settled a dispute with the French administration for ten years of unpaid taxes.

French DPA issues €50m GDPR fine on Google

French DPA issues €50m GDPR fine on Google

The CNIL of France has issued the largest GDPR fine to date, and the first on one of the world’s tech giants.

France to introduce a Digital Tax from January 2019

The government is planning a tax on the ‘GAFA’ to raise €500m

French regulator launches app to detect Net Neutrality violations

At the Internet Governance forum in Paris, ARCEP has presented a new mobile app to test ISPs’ traffic management techniques.