What is fixed 4G?
Fixed 4G refers to the use of a 4G mobile network by a mobile operator to provide fixed internet access. The mobile network then provides a connection to both the mobile and fixed customers of the operator.
The advantage of fixed 4G is that, in areas where mobile 4G is available but where population density is low, it can rapidly bring high-quality broadband to households that currently have no access to satisfactory fixed Internet access services.
Fixed 4G: new requirements for operators
Following the agreement reached in early 2018 between the Government, Arcep, and operators on mobile coverage (the New Deal Mobile), operators have obligations to provide fixed 4G.
Thus, since 31 December 2018, all mobile operators have been obliged to provide a fixed internet access service, on their 4G mobile networks, in areas that they identify and make public (Decision No. 2018-0169).
Since September 2019, the 4 operators have actually had fixed 4G commercial offers.
Benjamin Fradelle
Since 2002, Benjamin Fradelle has been developing his expertise in regional digital development, both in terms of defining the strategy of local authorities and the technical and economic approaches associated with public-initiative networks.
Contact Benjamin Fradelle
Do you have a question about fixed 4G? Need to clear up any doubts about a future project? Send an email to Benjamin Fradelle, Tactis Associate Director.
Benjamin Fradelle
Since 2002, Benjamin Fradelle has been developing his expertise in regional digital development, both in terms of defining the strategy of local authorities and the technical and economic approaches associated with public-initiative networks.