France.

Arcep assigns frequencies to local professional mobile networks through standing windows: 2575–2615 MHz (since 2019) and 3.8–4.2 GHz (since December 2025, up to 100 MHz per applicant, up to ten years).

Spectrum regulator

  • Autorité de régulation des communications électroniques, des postes et de la distribution de la presse (Arcep)

Spectrum

  • 2.6 GHz TDD professional mobile networks 2575–2615 MHz · Local 4G/5G networks for professional use, assigned by Arcep on request.
  • 3.8–4.2 GHz local professional networks 3800–4200 MHz · Local low- or medium-power 5G networks for professional users, in mainland France.
  • 863–870 MHz short-range devices 863–870 MHz · Low-power sensor and telemetry links under the EU short-range device decision.
  • 2.4 GHz wideband data transmission (Wi-Fi) 2400–2483.5 MHz · Local Wi-Fi at the site.
  • Lower 6 GHz WAS/RLAN (Decision (EU) 2021/1067) 5945–6425 MHz · Wi-Fi 6E/7: low-power indoor and very-low-power portable devices.

Licensing

  • Arcep window, 2.6 GHz TDD Request through the DALi portal; local authorisation for professional use.
  • Arcep window, 3.8–4.2 GHz Register on DALi, file a statement of interest and send the project summary form; up to 100 MHz per applicant for up to ten years, subject to coexistence rules.
  • EU harmonised licence-exempt bands Short-range devices at 863–870 MHz, Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz and lower 6 GHz, under the EU decisions (see the European Union page).

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