In March 2022, Arcep opened a trial platform in the 3.8 – 4.0 GHz band for manufacturers and market players wanting to experiment and test new 5G use cases.
The aim of these trials is to enable industry players to appropriate 5G-related technologies, and public-sector players to construct a regulatory framework tailored to these needs.
Arcep has awarded 81 trial licences since March 2022, as part of its trial platform in the 3.8 – 4.0 GHz band
Arcep considers this trial platform to be a success, noting the diversity of the stakeholders involved, covering an array of economic sectors, including manufacturing, energy and health and special events, and this in several regions in Metropolitan France. Details of these trials can be found in the 5G trial platform dashboard on the Arcep website.
Arcep is extending the availability of this platform until 31 December 2024 to enable additional trials and, if applicable, to extend current trials
Arcep has observed a still steady demand for conducting trials on 5G use cases employing the 3.8 – 4.0 GHz frequency band. Which is why it is extending the availability of this platform for one more year, up to 31 December 2024. The awards procedure for licences to use this trial platform will remain identical.
