#ECOI2109051AOrder of April 9, 2021 Defining the Second List of Areas to be Covered by Mobile Communication Operators
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The Arrêté du 9 avril 2021 establishes a second list of areas that mobile communication operators in France are required to cover under the targeted coverage scheme for the year 2021. This initiative aims to enhance mobile network accessibility in specific regions, particularly in areas that have been underserved in terms of mobile connectivity. The law lists the regions, departments, and specific communes that will receive improved mobile service through the deployment of network infrastructure by various operators.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a second list of zones to be covered in 2021.
- Specification of coordinates and points of interest that need coverage.
- Identification of multiple operators responsible for deploying services in each zone.
Obligations
What this law requires
Mobile communication operators (Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, Orange, SFR) must deploy network infrastructure to cover the specific geographical zones and communes listed in the annex for 2021
Mobile operators must ensure coverage at the specific points of interest (POI) identified in the annex, with coordinates provided in RGF93/Lambert-93 format (EPSG:2154)
Operators assigned to each zone must deploy the required number of sites as specified in the 'NOMBRE DE SITES 2021' column for each identified zone
Mobile operators must cover all communes and named areas listed in the annex, including villages, boroughs (bourgs), and other identified localities within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and specified departments