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Among other things, the rollout of 5G, the growth of mobile data traffic volume, and national coverage and speed obligations result in a need for increased coverage and capacity of mobile networks in the Netherlands. This requires more antenna installations and therefore more antenna sites than are currently available. However, the three mobile operators active in the Netherlands (KPN, Odido, and Vodafone) are increasingly struggling to retain existing antenna sites and obtain new locations in the country. In general, space (in urban areas) is becoming scarcer. As a result, building owners are becoming more reluctant to make their rooftops available for antenna sites, due to other purposes for the roof such as rooftop extensions, greening, and sustainability. Additionally, there are ongoing concerns among residents and neighbours regarding radiation.
Monet, the association that coordinates the placement of antenna installations on behalf of mobile operators with governments, has raised this issue in the Antenna Policy Consultation of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (EZ). The MNOs have requested the introduction of a tolerance obligation for antenna installations. In order to make policy decisions, EZ has requested a deeper analysis of the issues outlined and posed questions to the MNOs. This analysis could form the basis for (research into) possible solutions in which the (national) government could play a role. Monet has asked Dialogic to map out the issue based on information from the MNOs and Monet and to consider possible solutions. We take into account the interests and ambitions of the various stakeholders. Dialogic conducted the research fully independently.
