From the deployment of telephone masts in French Guiana to combat "white zones", to the extension of DAB+ digital radio broadcasting across mainland France, our latest achievements and projects testify to our unfailing commitment to supporting local authorities in their digital development projects.
There are so many projects to be undertaken and so many challenges to be met to make the ambition of "connecting everywhere, faster" a reality for all French people, in mainland France and the French overseas territories.
To discuss these major issues, TDF will soon be exhibiting at theAssemblée des Départements de France (November 8-10 in Strasbourg) and at the Salon des maires et des collectivités locales (November 21-23 in Paris).
Audrey Briand
Director of relations with local authorities
Part of TDF's TowerCo BU team was in Nantes in early October for the 2023 edition of the H Expo trade show. This was an opportunity for our group to formalize a framework agreement with Lille Métropole Habitat for the deployment of telecom operator equipment on the roof terraces of the social landlord's residences, and also to sign a partnership with Alpes Isère Habitat on the same connectivity issues.
The Caisse d'Epargne Hauts-de-France has chosen TDF to deploy and operate the indoor antenna infrastructure throughout the ShAKe building, a new tertiary ecosystem located in the heart of the Euralille business district.
To carry out this project, TDF has implemented an innovative and optimized technical solution known as "BTS Hôtel" (BTS for Base Transceiver Station). This solution could be used to connect other sites in the Lille area.
TDF has a long-standing presence in French Guiana, and is working to bridge the digital divide. Since the beginning of the year, the first six towers built by TDF have seen the light of day: one in Montsinéry, one in Sinnamary, two in Macouria, and recently two in Apatou. The latter, designed, built and operated by TDF, will soon enable local residents to benefit from the 4G network of cell phone operators who will come to install their equipment. In collaboration with mobile operators, TDF is currently studying new areas to be covered. Three new towers will be built before the end of the year, and twelve are planned for 2024. TDF teams manage these projects from start to finish: design, engineering, construction and site operation.
The colossal 12.5 km-long project to cover the Nouvelle Route du Littoral between Saint-Denis and La Possession will have mobilized all the cutting-edge know-how developed by TDF. To replace the pylons of the old road, which were located right on the cliff and subject to the vagaries of the weather, TDF chose to secure the coverage of this strategic section using a shared DAS-type solution.
A tailor-made solution that TDF was able to develop by contributing directly to drawing up the plans for this site, in close cooperation with the Regional Council of La Réunion and the departments involved.
In partnership with France Télévision, and less than a year before the start of the Olympic Games, TDF was proud to broadcast the "Diagonale des Fous" race in Ultra High Definition on DTT from Thursday October 19 to Sunday October 22.
TDF has been working to modernize DTT for six years, and this latest step marks a symbolic milestone on the road to UHD, enabling all DTT users to benefit from unprecedented picture quality.
Who better to discuss the connectivity needs of rural areas than users? Jean Philippe Martignac, Director of Val-de-Loire Numérique, took advantage of his appearance on Richard Mazoué's "A votre service" program to answer live questions from France Bleu Touraine listeners.
Deployment of the fiber optic network, the benefits of ultra-high-speed broadband, gradual phasing out of the old copper network... no question was left unanswered!
Since the end of September, TDF has been broadcasting 13 radio stations from 5 sites - soon to be 6, including the Fargeas site - in the Limousin region. In addition to the towns of Limoges, Bellac and Saint-Junien (Haute-Vienne), and Brive-la-Gaillarde (Corrèze), the A20, N141 and N147 roads are also served for mobile reception.
In the coming weeks, broadcasting will also be launched from TDF's Fargeas site to cover the Uzerche area in Corrèze.
Located at the heart of the historic Fort de Romainville site in Les Lilas, the TDF Network Operations Center ( NOC) continuously operates and supervises all TDF networks and services, which provide radio, DTT television, mobile coverage and fiber optics every day.
To immerse yourself in the daily lives of the men and women who provide 24/7 digital coverage of the territory and its population, discover our official film.
TDF was in Saint-Malo on September 27 and 28 to present its expertise in indoor coverage and mobile THD to regional politicians. The group was able to highlight the deployment of a shared antenna system on the 2 lines of the Rennes metro, as part of a round-table discussion on the challenges of connectivity in transport, attended by Norbert Friant, head of digital services for Rennes Ville et Métropole, and Sébastien Dorangeon, head of the Indoor program at TDF. Sébastien Dorangeon emphasized the "real collaboration between the various stakeholders" in the coverage of the Rennes metro, highlighting TDF's ability to unite people around this project.
TDF was present in Clermont-Ferrand from October 17 to 19 to discuss the policies and prospects of the mobility sector with a panel of visitors from a wide range of backgrounds (members of local authorities, elected representatives, operators, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, researchers, institutions and journalists...).
At a time when public policies are having to rethink the way in which mobility is conceived, it is becoming essential to take digital uses into account - whether it's a question of designing the intelligent transport networks of the future, or ensuring that every user has access to optimal connectivity when travelling.
TDF was present at the Université du Très Haut Débit held in Bourges on October 12. Interviewed by B Smart's Delphine Sabattier, Pierre-Yves Senghor, Director of Audiovisual and Networks Marketing, highlighted TDF's three main missions: its historic role as a broadcaster of audiovisual and radio content; the hosting of telephone operator infrastructures; and, finally, the deployment of fiber in rural areas. These are essential public-interest missions, designed to improve digital access for all French citizens.
True to its commitment to regional cohesion and equal digital access for all, TDF was present at the Association des maires ruraux de France (French association of rural mayors) convention in Alpe d'Huez, Isère. The challenges are numerous: deploying optical fiber as part of public-initiative networks, combating the digital divide and covering white areas as part of the New Deal for cell phones, broadcasting DTT... TDF teams were able to discuss all these issues with rural elected representatives.
TDF teams will be present from November 8 to 10 at the Assises des Départements de France, taking place this year in Strasbourg.
As every year, TDF will be taking part in the Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales in Paris from November 21 to 23. We look forward to seeing you at Porte de Versailles to discuss your digital projects and answer any questions you may have. We'll also be discussing the future of DTT at a round table.
50 %
i.e. the proportion of the French population currently able to receive DAB+ digital radio.
40 %
according to a large-scale study carried out by Orange Concessions, this is the proportion of households eligible for a fiber connection but who have chosen not to subscribe for financial reasons (price of subscription and possible cost of connection).