Arcep to give 4th 3G licence in Jan 2010-report (France)

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Jean-Ludovic Silicani, head of the French telecoms regulator Arcep, reportedly said that the country’s fourth and final 3G mobile licence will most likely be awarded in January 2010 and that ‘at least two candidates’ are expected to be in the running. Arcep official said, Now that the [licence fee] amount has been clarified, we should be able to launch the tender before end-July for a licence award in January 2010.’