3G, 4G, 5G: Is France set to end unlimited internet usage contracts? The major environmental impact of using data compared to WiFi has sparked debate
French farmer on a mission to prove 4G tower is harming his cattle He defied the highest French court to turn the mast off and ‘the difference in the cows was remarkable’
French court orders 4G antenna switch-off over cow health concerns A farmer in central-east France said that milk production had dropped by 15-20% in the days following the antenna installation, and 40 of his 200 cows had died
news 96% of France now covered by at least one 4G operator As well as 76% of the territory now having access to 4G via all four of France’s main operators
France switches on 5G, but mobile white zones remain Since 2018, some 2,066 so-called 'white zones', where there is little or no mobile phone coverage, have been identified
France to increase safety tests on 5G waves The aim is to reassure the public and local officials before technology is rolled out across country.
4G coverage for French communes with no reception delayed The roll-out of 4G mobile coverage across France has been hit by delays due to Covid-19, says a consumer watchdog – and there are fears that 5G is being rushed in.
Pitfalls ‘ignored’ in rush to launch 5G in France Superfast 5G mobile internet arrives in France this year, with the first frequencies being sold in April in an auction that is expected to bring in €2.7billion in fees for the state.
France's major investment in telecommunication I am aware that France is in the middle of a major investment in its telecommunication network. How soon will this affect the average customer like me?
Metrowide 4G delayed until 2019 Technical difficulties have meant roll out of 4G service across Paris Metro are three years behind schedule
Deal over nationwide 4G coverage Government and big four telecoms firms reach agreement on three-year plan to ensure universal 4G coverage
Toulouse Metro to get full 4G coverage within a month Following €10m investment, Rose City will be the first in France with full mobile coverage on its underground lines and stations
Mobile and internet promise is hard to keep Mobile phone and internet service providers have been told to speed up installing 4G mobile phone networks in poor-coverage areas as, in addition to improving service, they can also be used to offer home broadband where the powerful signal can give very high speed connections in many zones.
