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Getting connected and being able to communicate is important when you move to any new country, and France is no different. There's a wide choice of mobile and internet offers, with or without a contract, in France. Find out all you need to know about fibre or ADSL plans, with landline included and sometimes television, and find the mobile deal, that suits you best.
The four main providers in the mobile phone and Internet markets in France are Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free. All four providers offer both internet and mobile phone plans. In France, internet plans are called "Box internet" and always come with a fixed telephone line. Television is an option that can be added, but some operators, such as SFR or Free, systematically include it in their basic plans.
All four providers have their own phone and internet infrastructure, and coverage is fairly similar.
Orange | SFR | Bouygues Telecom | Free |
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The four main providers also operate low-cost brands or offshoots :
B&You (Bouygues Telecom) | Red by SFR (SFR) | Sosh (Orange) |
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Orange's low-cost brand, Sosh, and SFR's low-cost brand, RED by SFR, offer contract-free mobile phone and internet plans with TV as an option. Customer service is available online only.
Regarding Bouygues, its low-cost brand, B&You (Bouygues Telecom) only offers no-commitment mobile plans. The brand offers an online-based customer service as well.
These low-cost brands were all launched in 2011 in response to Free's arrival on the telecoms market.
There are also MVNOs, small operators that rely on the network of one of the main operators :
Find out more about mobile phone and Internet providers in France.
Compare mobile Phone deals in France
Getting a French phone number is one of the first things you will need to do when you arrive in France. Learn how to get a mobile phone in France in our guide.
Call an English-speaking Selectra advisor at +33 9 77 55 72 27 (Mon. to Fri. from 8 am to 9 pm and 9:30 am to 6:30 pm on Sat. and on Sun. 9 am to 5 pm) to help you sign up for a mobile phone plan.
Call an English-speaking Selectra advisor at +33 9 77 55 72 27 (Mon. to Fri. from 8 am to 9 pm and 9:30 am to 6:30 pm on Sat. and on Sun. 9 am to 5 pm) to help you sign up for a mobile phone plan.
Call an English-speaking Selectra advisor at +33 9 77 55 72 27 (Mon. to Fri. from 8 am to 9 pm and 9:30 am to 6:30 pm on Sat. and on Sun. 9 am to 5 pm) to help you sign up for a mobile phone plan.
Call an English-speaking Selectra advisor at +33 9 77 55 72 27 (Mon. to Fri. from 8 am to 9 pm and 9:30 am to 6:30 pm on Sat. and on Sun. 9 am to 5 pm) to help you sign up for a mobile phone plan.
| Offer | Included services | Price |
|---|---|---|
 Forfait B&You 1Go SIM à 1€ |
1 GB in France
1 Go from EU/DOM 2h unlimited calls/SMS/MMS eSIM available |
1,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
 Forfait Sosh 1 Go Bloqué |
1 GB in France
1 Go from EU/DOM 2h unlimited calls/SMS/MMS eSIM available |
1,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
 Forfait 2€ 50Mo |
50 MB in France
50 Mo from EU/DOM 2h unlimited calls/SMS/MMS eSIM available |
2€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
 Forfait Orange 2h 100Mo 1 Go offert sur demande |
100 MB in France
100 Mo from EU/DOM 2h unlimited calls/SMS/MMS eSIM available |
From 2,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
 Forfait SFR 2h 1Go 5G |
1 GB in France
1 Go from EU/DOM 2h unlimited calls/SMS/MMS eSIM available |
5,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Forfait B&You 5 Go |
5 GB in France
5 Go from EU/DOM Unlimited calls/SMS/MMS eSIM available |
5,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
 Forfait RED 10 Go |
10 GB in France
10 Go from EU/DOM Unlimited calls/SMS/MMS eSIM available |
5,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Forfait Sosh 5Go |
5 GB in France
5 Go from EU/DOM Unlimited calls/SMS/MMS eSIM available |
6,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Forfait B&You 80 Go 4G Autumn Edition |
80 GB in France
30 Go from EU/DOM Unlimited calls/SMS/MMS eSIM available |
7,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Série Free 110Go 5G |
110 GB in France
25 Go from EU/DOM Unlimited calls/SMS/MMS eSIM available |
From 8,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Non-exhaustive selection of telecom offers, sorted by price.
French cell phones, like the rest of Europe, operate on the GSM cellular network. Whether you are just visiting France or settling in the country, unlocking your phone and ensuring it's GSM compatible so that you can use it in France with a French SIM card is a handy and cost-efficient means of communication.
Find out how and why to unlock your phone to use in France in our guide.
If you don't have a phone that you can use in France, you may find it worthwhile purchasing a cheap, pay-as-you-go phone that you can use in the country. Prepaid phones can be invaluable for short stays, but if you're staying in France for an extended period of time, you are probably better off with a phone plan (forfait).
Our guide explains everything you need to know about using prepaid phones in France.
So you've decided to sign up for a French mobile phone plan. But which type of plan, and which supplier should you choose? Our guide to mobile phone plan options in France explains the various types of plans available, their advantages and disadvantages, and is full of other helpful tips for choosing the right plan that meets your needs.
Learn about calling to and from France in our ultimate guide to calling in France
Whether you're cancelling to change providers, or because you are leaving the country, you may need help with the formalities in French.
Find out how to cancel a mobile phone plan in France in our guide.
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Setting Up Internet Service in France
Getting Internet for a Second/Holiday Home in France
What are the options other than fibre optics?
Cancelling an Internet Phone Plan in France
If yo
u are moving to a new home in France, it's very likely that you will want to set up Internet service. Telecommunications providers in France offer Internet packages (often known as a box) that systematically include Internet + a fixed telephone line. Television is always included with SFR and Free.
Fibre optics is the main internet technology in France. 37 million homes in France are eligible for fibre optics, available in 30000 municipalities. Optical fibre provides a very high-speed internet connection with downstream speeds of up to 8 Gbit/s vs 20 Mbit/s with an ADSL line.
Find out what you need to do to get online in France, and take a quick and free Internet speed test to find out how fast your connection to the Internet really is.
Sign up for a French broadband plan today!Call our English-speaking customer service line at 09 77 55 72 27 (Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 9 pm and 9:30 am to 6:30 pm on Saturdays and on Sundays 9 am to 5 pm) or ask for a free callback to get help to subscribe to an internet contract that will suit your needs and budget - it's free!
| Offer | Included services | Price |
|---|---|---|
RED Box Fibre No contract Frais d'ouverture offerts via ODR |
Up to 1 Gbit/s download Up to 1 Gbit/s upload TV decoder not included Landline calls + mobile calls |
20,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Freebox Pop S No contract Frais d'activation offerts ! |
Up to 5 Gbit/s download Up to 900 Mbit/s upload TV decoder not included Calls not included |
23,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
B&You Pure Fibre No contract Répéteur offert 1 mois |
Up to 8 Gbit/s download Up to 1 Gbit/s upload TV decoder not included Calls not included |
23,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Boîte Sosh Fibre No contract |
Up to 2 Gbit/s download Up to 800 Mbit/s upload TV decoder not included Landline calls |
24,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Box SFR Fibre Starter 12-month contract |
Up to 1 Gbit/s download Up to 1 Gbit/s upload 160 TV channels included Landline calls |
26,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Bbox Fit Fibre 12-month contract |
Up to 1 Gbit/s download Up to 700 Mbit/s upload TV decoder not included Landline calls |
From 28,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Série Spéciale Livebox Lite Fibre 12-month contract Frais de mise en service offerts |
Up to 1 Gbit/s download Up to 700 Mbit/s upload 200 TV channels included Landline calls |
29,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Box SFR Fibre Power S 12-month contract |
Up to 1 Gbit/s download Up to 1 Gbit/s upload 160 TV channels included Landline calls + mobile calls |
29,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Livebox Cheat Code Fibre 18-26 No contract Avantage 18-26 ans |
Up to 2 Gbit/s download Up to 800 Mbit/s upload TV decoder not included 70 chaînes via Appli Orange TV Calls not included |
29,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Série client B&You No contract |
Up to 1 Gbit/s download Up to 700 Mbit/s upload 180 TV channels included Landline calls |
29,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Non-exhaustive selection of telecom offers, sorted by price.
France is a great place to spend your holidays. Whether you're at the seaside, in the mountains or in the countryside, your stay is much more comfortable, when you have access to the internet.
Find out what your best options are for Internet when you have a holiday or second home in France.
Internet service providers are still offering ADSL subscriptions, although the network is being closed down. Here are the key dates to remember for the closure of the ADSL network:
For people living in areas not eligible for fibre optics and poorly served by ADSL, it is also possible to subscribe to a 4G box or 5G box, provided you have access to a good-quality 4G/5G network.
| Offer | Included services | Price |
|---|---|---|
Box 5G Free No contract |
Up to 1.5 Gbit/s download Up to 130 Mbit/s upload Unlimited data 260 TV channels included Calls not included |
From 29,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
RED Box 5G No contract |
Up to 1.1 Gbit/s download Up to 150 Mbit/s upload Unlimited data TV decoder not included Calls not included |
29,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Box 5G SFR No contract 29,99€ pour 18-26 ans |
Up to 1100 Mbit/s download Up to 150 Mbit/s upload Unlimited data 160 TV channels included Landline calls + mobile calls |
39,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
5G Box Bouygues No contract 25,99€ pour -de 26 ans |
Up to 1100 Mbit/s download Up to 58 Mbit/s upload Unlimited data TV decoder not included Calls not included |
40,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Box 4G Home No contract |
Up to 300 Mbit/s download Up to 50 Mbit/s upload Monthly data: 200 Go TV decoder not included Calls not included |
42,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Box 5G+ Home No contract 29,99€ pour 18-26 ans |
Up to 1 Gbit/s download Up to 100 Mbit/s upload Unlimited data TV decoder not included + de 100 chaînes via Appli TV Orange Calls not included |
42,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
5G Box Bouygues + TV No contract |
Up to 1100 Mbit/s download Up to 58 Mbit/s upload Unlimited data 180 TV channels included Calls not included |
44,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Box 5G avec TV SFR No contract |
Up to 1100 Mbit/s download Up to 150 Mbit/s upload Unlimited data 160 TV channels included Landline calls + mobile calls |
44,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Non-exhaustive selection of telecom offers, sorted by price.
Satellite Internet is another option if you live in a rural area in France.
There are several satellite internet providers in France:
You also need to purchase a satellite kit. For example, the satellite to buy for Nordnet offers, costs €299 (or €0 if your home qualifies for government aid) or €8/month to rent.
Learn more about it and how much it costs in our guide to satellite internet in France.
| Offer | Included services | Price |
|---|---|---|
 Forfait Résidentiel Lite No contract |
Up to 100 Mbit/s download Up to 100 Mbit/s upload TV decoder not included Calls not included |
29€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
 Offre satellite Neosat Vital No contract |
Up to 100 Mbit/s download Up to 10 Mbit/s upload TV decoder not included Calls not included |
From 34,9€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Offre Satellite Orange 12-month contract |
Up to 200 Mbit/s download Up to 15 Mbit/s upload TV decoder not included Landline calls + mobile calls |
39,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Forfait Résidentiel No contract |
Up to 260 Mbit/s download Up to 260 Mbit/s upload TV decoder not included Calls not included |
40€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
Offre satellite Neosat Idéal 12-month contract |
Up to 150 Mbit/s download Up to 15 Mbit/s upload TV decoder not included Landline calls + mobile calls |
From 44,9€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Offre satellite Neosat Ultra 12-month contract |
Up to 200 Mbit/s download Up to 15 Mbit/s upload 297 TV channels included Landline calls + mobile calls |
From 64,9€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Non-exhaustive selection of telecom offers, sorted by price.
Whether you're cancelling to change providers, or because you are leaving the country, you may need advice on how to complete the formalities in French.
Find out how to cancel an Internet (+mobile) plan or how to cancel a single mobile plan in France in our guides. If you simply want to change your provider, find out how to do so in our guide on switching Internet providers.
Landline is included with broadband plans in France. An ADSL subscription requires a fixed telephone line whereas this is no longer necessary for a fibre optics connection. Our guide explains how to set up your fixed telephone line in France.
Most of the time, television is included with internet plans in France. However, you can perfectly find internet plans without television if you don't need it.
There are in fact several types of offer:
Dual Play offers are the cheapest ones as they don't include TV. Sosh (La Boîte Sosh at €24.99), RED by SFR (Red Box at €19.99), Bouygues (Bbox Fit from €28.99) and Orange (Just Livebox from €19.99) sell Dual Play offers. SFR and Free only sell internet plans with TV services included.
Our handy guide outlines the basics of television in France, including how to find English and American TV in France.
All main operators sell Internet + mobile bundles. Bundling your mobile and internet subscriptions can save you money on your monthly bills.
Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free offer this type of Internet + mobile bundles, customisable to suit your budget and needs. Phone and internet bundles give access to a discount of up to €15 per month on the mobile plan.
The low-cost brands Sosh and Red by SFR don't exactly offer this type of package. They still allow you to subscribe to both a mobile package and an internet plan. However, there is no discount on the mobile plan with these operators, if you subscribe to a bundle offer, since prices are already low.
There are several ways to contact operators: by phone, online via chat or social networks or in-store.
Find the contact details on our pages and find out how to contact each operator's customer service: SFR, Orange, Bouygues, Free mobile.
One of the most fundamental steps to cancelling your internet or mobile phone plan is writing a cancellation letter. For those who are uncomfortable communicating in French, our guide to the cancellation letter has got you covered - complete with a free letter template!
While extremely rare, sometimes you may run into serious problems with your Internet or phone provider. Our guide to making a complaint about internet/mobile service in France explains step-by-step what to do.