The 3.8-4.2 GHz band is central to the European vision to harmonize industrial 5G use cases, acknowledges French regulator.

5G spectrum talks — Arcep has launched two consultations on assigning the 3.8–4.2 GHz band for private mobile networks in metropolitan France, targeting industrial and enterprise use cases.

Verticals and local use — The consultations aim to define license terms for business users and technical rules for low and medium-power 5G networks, aligning with EU guidance for vertical industry needs.

EU in harmony — Arcep’s framework is tied to broader EU efforts to harmonize the band for 5G industrial applications, incorporating CEPT recommendations.

French telecom services regulator Arcep has launched two public consultations on private mobile networks’ use of the 3.8-

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