National Frequency Agency

National Frequency Agency

http://www.anfr.fr
https://www.linkedin.com/company/anfr/

National Frequency Agency, also known as ANFR, is a State Owned entity headquartered in France. Founded in 1997, the agency employs approximately 240 individuals and operates in the telecoms sector. It functions as a public administrative establishment tasked with the mission of ensuring the planning, management, and control of the use, including private use, of the public domain of radio frequencies, specifically those subject to article L. 41 of the Postal and Electronic Communications Code, and manages the competences of administrations and authorities that allocate radio frequencies.

Revenue

Founded

1997

Headcount

239

Headquarters

France

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On April 2, 2026, the National Frequency Agency (ANFR) reported authorizing over 54,600 5G sites and 71,750 4G sites in France. This followed its March 4, 2026 update, which indicated authorizations for more than 54,400 5G and 71,700 4G sites. Earlier, on January 28, 2026, the ANFR highlighted that the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference (CMR-27) would examine the possibility of satellite relay stations utilizing the 51.4-52.4 GHz frequency band, a development crucial for expanding satellite constellation functionality. On January 7, 2026, the agency also announced an evolution of its observatory to better account for the ongoing transition of networks, marked by the progressive decline and announced extinction plans for 2G and 3G networks by several metropolitan operators. Concurrently, as of January 1, 2026, the ANFR had authorized nearly 53,700 5G sites and over 71,300 4G sites in France.

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Apr

2nd

2026

18:30

Au 1er avril 2026, plus de 54 600 sites 5G et 71 750 sites 4G autorisés par l’ANFR en France -

Au 1er avril 2026, plus de 54 600 sites 5G et 71 750 sites 4G autorisés par l’ANFR en France -

Agence nationale des fréquences

Mar

4th

2026

18:30

Au 1er mars 2026, plus de 54 400 sites 5G et 71 700 sites 4G autorisés par l’ANFR en France -

Au 1er mars 2026, plus de 54 400 sites 5G et 71 700 sites 4G autorisés par l’ANFR en France -

Agence nationale des fréquences

Jan

28th

2026

18:30

[Translated] These constellations need additional spectrum to function, particularly for the relay stations that ensure transmissions between satellites and the ground network.The CMR-27 and the examination of the 51.4-52.4 GHz bandThe next World Radiocommunication Conference (CMR) will therefore study, under item 1.3 of its agenda, the possibility for relay stations to use the 51.4-52.4 GHz frequency band.

Agence nationale des fréquences

Jan

7th

2026

18:30

As of January 1, 2026, nearly 53,700 5G sites and over 71,300 4G sites authorized by the ANFR in France -

[Translated] As of January 1, 2026, nearly 53,700 5G sites and over 71,300 4G sites authorized by the ANFR in France -

Agence nationale des fréquences

Jan

7th

2026

18:30

[Translated] The ANFR observatory evolves to better account for the ongoing transition of networks, marked by the progressive decline of 2G and 3G networks, whose extinction plans have been announced by several operators in metropolitan

Agence nationale des fréquences

Dec

30th

2025

18:30

[Translated] The National Agency for Frequencies (ANFR) has requested the companies responsible for placing on the French market to withdraw and recall several non-European market phones.In the context of its surveillance of the radio equipment

Agence nationale des fréquences

Dec

30th

2025

18:30

Withdrawal from the market and recall of HOTWAV NOTE 13 and FOSSIBOT F105 phones due to exceeding the DAS value limit -

[Translated] Withdrawal from the market and recall of HOTWAV NOTE 13 and FOSSIBOT F105 phones due to exceeding the DAS value limit -

Agence nationale des fréquences

Dec

22nd

2025

08:46

[Translated] In the context of its market surveillance missions for radio equipment and control of public exposure to electromagnetic waves, the ANFR has checked the specific absorption rate (SAR) of the OUKITEL WP36 phone. The SAR allows for quantifying the energy transported by electromagnetic waves and absorbed by the human body.Measurements were taken at an accredited laboratory to verify the compliance of this phone with European requirements regarding SAR.

Agence nationale des fréquences

Dec

18th

2025

18:45

Synthesis of the public consultation on the increase of the threshold for atypical points in terms of exposure to electromagnetic fields

[Translated] Synthesis of the public consultation on the increase of the threshold for atypical points in terms of exposure to electromagnetic fields

Agence nationale des fréquences

Dec

17th

2025

18:30

[Translated] The threshold for atypical points will be set at 9 V/m from January 1, 2026Following the public consultation held from July 10 to September 19, 2025, the National Frequency Agency (ANFR) revises the threshold for atypical points.

Agence nationale des fréquences

Dec

17th

2025

18:30

The threshold of atypical points will be set to 9 V/m from January 1, 2026 -

[Translated] The threshold of atypical points will be set to 9 V/m from January 1, 2026 -

Agence nationale des fréquences

Dec

16th

2025

09:11

[Translated] 6 GHz high, a strategic resource: debate at the Frequency Workshop #12 and publication of the RSPG opinionDecember 16, 2025The twelfth edition of the Frequency Workshops of the ANFR took place on Monday, December 8, bringing together nearly 100 participants, over half of whom were present in person.

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