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6 Italian L.J. 249 (2020)
5G Authorization Auctions in the European Union: A Comparison between Italy and France

handle is hein.journals/italj6 and id is 259 raw text is: 5G Authorization Auctions in the European Union: A Comparison Between Italy and France Arachamon Pichetworakoon* and Nutcha Sukhawattanakun** Abstract This article focuses on the role and significance of the 5G tendering system in contemporary comparative law, taking the cases of Italy and France as an illustration. While the first part of the article explains the concepts and purposes of 5G Technology in science and comparative methodology, the second part explores and examines the reasons behind Italy and France's decisions to adopt EU regulations and, hence, to amend their domestic laws regarding auctions for the Multi-Band Spectrum. The final part of the article reviews the latest trends in the law relating to 5G project management authorization from a comparative perspective and offers legal diversity as an approach to mitigating the problems related to conflicting laws within the European Union. I. Introduction Fifth Generation Wireless Networks (5G) are the next generation of mobile Internet connection, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections for smartphones and other devices than ever before. The networks will help achieve significant improvement in Internet of Things technology, providing the infrastructure needed to carry large amounts of data, allowing for a smarter and more connected world. The European Union has strongly supported the deployment and introduction of 5G networks, notably with regard to the assignment of portions of radio spectrum, investment incentives and favourable operating framework conditions. Some countries are more advanced than others. For instance, the Italian regulator, AGCOM, has already launched public consultation on assignment procedures and frequency usage rules and has also announced the 5G multi-band spectrum.' In France, to prepare for the arrival of 5G, the French regulator, Autoritd de Rdgulation des Communications Alectroniques et des Postes )ARCEP(, has started work on defining the allocation procedures. * PhD in Telecommunication Law, Paris-Sud University; Lecturer in Telecommunication Law and International Law, Prince of Songlda University, Faculty of Law, Hat Yai, Thailand. ** PhD in International Legal Studies, Golden Gate University of San Francisco; Lecturer in Public International Law, Prince of Songlda University, Faculty of Law, Hat Yai, Thailand. 1 Autorita per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM) (in English: Authority for Communications Guarantees).

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