Question 5439 — telecommunications

Summary

Mr. Christian Girard questions the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Regional Planning and Decentralization, responsible for rurality, on the worrying practices observed in the installation of mobile telephone relay antennas on French territory. The accelerated deployment of 4G and 5G networks, with more than 60,000 4G antennas and 35,000 5G sites authorized by the end of 2024, raises serious concerns among local elected officials and citizens. Testimonies reveal questionable methods used by certain operators, such as the abusive use of the “public utility” argument, the presentation of questionable data on “white zones” and the choice of controversial establishment sites. These practices raise questions about the ethics and legality of the methods used to deploy mobile telephone infrastructure. They highlight a lack of transparency in the site selection process and consultation with local authorities, as well as the persistence of health concerns among the population. Faced with these crucial issues for territorial planning and the preservation of the living environment, he asks what measures the Government is considering to investigate these practices, strengthen the supervision of the installation of relay antennas and ensuring a balance between connectivity needs and the environmental, health and heritage concerns of fellow citizens.

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