News Summary:
On April 2, 2026, the National Frequency Agency (ANFR) authorized over 54,600 5G sites and 71,750 4G sites across France. This follows its March 4, 2026 report, which indicated 54,400 5G sites and 71,700 4G sites had been authorized. Earlier, on January 28, 2026, the ANFR announced that the next World Radiocommunication Conference (CMR) would study the potential for satellite relay stations to use the 51.4-52.4 GHz frequency band, a necessary spectrum for constellations to ensure transmissions between satellites and ground networks. This development came after the January 7, 2026, publication, stating that as of January 1, 2026, nearly 53,700 5G sites and over 71,300 4G sites were authorized by the ANFR in France. Concurrently on January 7, 2026, the agency also noted that its observatory was evolving to better reflect the ongoing network transition, particularly the progressive decline of 2G and 3G networks, as several metropolitan operators have announced their extinction plans.
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