RATP and ARCEP found an agreement to improve the signal quality in the metro – Begeek.fr

Currently, only lines 1 of the metro and RER A and B are covered in part by a 3G / 4G connection. We are therefore far enough promises of a subway where it would be possible to call or surf properly. On this point the RATP justifies the significant delays: “ the complexity of the technological and economic challenges, particularly because of the environment forced the subway and the high density of travelers . “

ARCEP and RATP sign agreement to improve the quality of mobile networks

ARCEP and the RATP decided to unite to improve mobile networks and accelerate the deployment of 4G in the means of transport. The two institutions signed an agreement to specifically disclose the numbers of each operator in 2017, enough to motivate them to do better …

After signing the agreement, ARCEP and the RATP said it is “ a Memorandum of Understanding, whereby they undertake to work together to ensure quality mobile connectivity throughout the underground network of RATP, including trains . “

ARCEP explained wanting to offer his” campaign methodology measures the coverage and quality of services [...] which are essential in this context, in order to have an accurate and dynamic view of the quality of service by mobile operator . “

the almost non-existent network in the subway

This agreement to improve the quality of mobile networks are involved in a particular context disappointing at this level for operators. The authority said: “ today, mobile service quality surveys conducted by ARCEP on the railway network of RATP reveal performance that no longer meet the expectations of travelers “. Rightly, since in its last report published a few days ago, the Telecom policeman shows that the loading time of a page in less than ten seconds, is only 16% on average in the subway and, what of the operator.

Another revealing example, calls for more than two minutes can only be maintained in 66% of cases for mobile Free and SFR 74% for example. Implying cuts for one in three or four. The telecom industry regulatory authority and RATP have therefore agreed on the need to change things to better inform users, but also to urge the operators to invest in improving their networks.

ARCEP will begin to publish detailed reports on signal quality in the metro or RER from 2017. the goal for the RATP also accelerate the construction site because initially the lines should have been covered end of 2015, a date that was postponed in late 2016 and which has once again been postponed to 2017. Hopefully this decision is good news for passengers of public transport underground in the capital.