French telecoms regulator Arcep put on hold plans to carry out a 5G spectrum auction due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country, international press reported.
According to the reports, the French regulator says the current scenario makes it impossible to move forwardswith the spectrum sale, initially scheduled to take place next month.
An Arcep spokesperson said that the regulator will organize the frequency sale for a later date once more information on the evolution of the virus outbreak is available.
