#ECOI2019092AOrder of August 21, 2020, Defining the Second List of Coverage Areas for Mobile Telecommunications Operators
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The Arrêté of August 21, 2020, outlines specific areas in France that require mobile telecommunications coverage for the year 2020. It defines the zones operators must prioritize for ensuring access to mobile communication services, especially in underserved areas. This regulatory measure aims to enhance the overall connectivity in various regions by involving multiple telecommunication operators.
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Key Changes
- Designation of additional zones for mobile coverage under a targeted coverage program.
- Inclusion of various operators to ensure competition and service diversity.
- Focus on rural and less-developed areas to improve mobile connectivity.
Obligations
What this law requires
Coverage obligations apply to zones in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region across departments including Ain, Allier, Ardèche, Cantal, Drôme, Loire, and Haute-Loire during 2020
Mobile telecommunications operators (Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, Orange, SFR) must provide coverage at specifically defined geographic zones and points of interest listed in the annexe for 2020
Operators must establish mobile telecommunications coverage at precise coordinates (X/Y RGF93/Lambert-93 - EPSG:2154) for each identified site within designated zones
Designated operators must deploy the specified number of sites in each coverage zone as indicated in the 'NOMBRE DE SITES 2020' column
Operators must ensure coverage extends to points of interest (communes, villages, facilities) identified in the 'NOM DE LA ZONE / COMMUNES' and 'POINTS D'INTÉRÊT À COUVRIR' columns