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

330

Headquarters

France

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On September 4, 2026, the National Frequency Agency (ANFR) reported that over 56,100 5G sites and 72,557 4G sites were authorized in France as of September 1, 2026. This figure represents an increase from the 55,900 5G sites and 72,467 4G sites authorized by August 1, 2026, which the ANFR announced on August 12, 2026. Previously, on July 2, 2026, the agency confirmed 55,600 5G sites and 72,283 4G sites were authorized as of July 1, 2026. Earlier, by June 1, 2026, the ANFR reported on June 3, 2026, that the number of authorized 5G sites exceeded 55,300, alongside 72,187 4G sites. This steady expansion follows the 55,000 5G sites and 71,982 4G sites authorized by May 1, 2026, according to the ANFR's report on May 4, 2026.
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