Bouygues Telecom and SFR Receive Approval for 5G Inclusion in Network-Sharing Agreement

Arcep Permits 5G Inclusion in Bouygues Telecom, SFR Network Sharing Agreement

Bouygues Telecom and SFR, two French telecommunications companies, can now include 5G to extend their existing network-sharing agreement as Arcep has authorised the amendment, according to the official release. Since 2014, the two companies have been jointly providing 2G, 3G, and 4G services in a large part of France through collaboration. On January 23rd 2023, the two telcos submitted three new contractual amendments to the French telecom regulatory authority, Arcep, to further enhance their partnership.

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Network-Sharing Agreement to Include 5G

The primary objective of these amendments is to expand the network-sharing agreement to include the latest 5G technology and deploy new cell sites on the shared network.

The original agreement, popularly known as the “Crozon” agreement, was signed in January 2014 and had a 20-year duration. It covered the provision of 2G, 3G, and 4G networks across a significant area of Metropolitan France. Additionally, a temporary 4G roaming solution was also included in the initial collaboration.

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Over the years, the two companies have made necessary updates to the agreement. In 2016, an amendment was added, outlining a gradual end to SFR’s roaming on the Bouygues Telecom network, with the completion set for the end of 2018.

Later, in February 2020, another amendment was sent to Arcep, addressing the future deployment of new 2G, 3G, and 4G cell sites to meet regulatory obligations under the New Deal for Mobile.