The operator is deploying its 5G network in Lyon, Nice and Montpellier, but it declares itself respectful of the ongoing debates around requests for a moratorium from cities such as Grenoble or Lille.
The operator Bouygues Telecom announced Monday the launch of its 5G mobile network in twenty ” big cities »French, including Lyon, Nice, Montpellier, Reims, Dijon and Nancy, while other municipalities are asking for a moratorium on this technology. Bouygues Telecom is targeting national 5G coverage by the end of 2021 in all large and medium-sized French cities, promising speeds “ up to 3 to 4 times faster »Than 4G by using the 2.1 GHz and 3.5 GHz frequency bands.
Like its rivals SFR and Orange, the operator has communicated its 5G tariff offers for the general public and businesses, with in particular an offer ” without engagement “To make the service accessible” to the greatest number ».
Only Free has yet to unveil its coverage plan and 5G offers, citing a launch in ” the next weeks ».
After having paid more than 2.8 billion euros to the State to seize “blocks” auctioned in early October, operators can enjoy their 5G frequencies since November 18.
Respectful of debates
However, they remain subject to administrative procedures related to technical authorizations to be filed with the National Frequency Agency (ANFR) and to requests for information from town halls. However, several green or left-wing mayors of large cities, notably in Lille or Grenoble, have declared that they are in favor of a moratorium until the publication scheduled for spring 2021 of a report from the National Health Security Agency (Anses ).
« We are attentive to what the municipalities ask the operators. Before really deploying, there are debates that are taking place in certain municipalities. We respect this “, Told AFP Benoît Torloting, deputy general manager of Bouygues Telecom.
A « Paris for example, technically we are ready to cover the whole city but we have suspended our action pending the debate led by the mayor. These cities, like Paris, are covered, but they are not open », He explains.
« The mayor of Paris estimates today that it will take 3 or 4 months to complete this debate. In other cities it may be faster. As soon as a municipality gives us the green light, in just a few days we will be able to open the city in 5G », He added.
While 5G promises to ultimately offer up to ten times faster speed, operators are counting above all on its launch to manage the increase in traffic and avoid saturation of their mobile networks.
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