Guides to Mobile Phone deals and Internet Plans in France

Moving to France soon? Just bought a second home in Brittany? Planning an Erasmus in Paris or a road trip along the French Riviera? Whatever your reason for going to France, it's a good idea to arrived prepared and aware of how to get a French phone and internet plan that will fit your needs. Follow our guides to find out more.

Guides to phone deals in France

Setting up a Mobile Phone Deal in France

One of your top priorities, once you arrive in France, is to get yourself a French phone number, which will significantly ease administrative procedures, and will be very certainly cheaper than relying on your current non-French plan - although you might be able to get away with it for a short period of time since roaming charges in Europe have now been scrapped.

More information on how to get a mobile phone in France in our guide.

How to unlock a Mobile Phone to Use in France

You may need to unlock your phone before you can start using a French SIM card while in France.

Find out how and why to unlock your phone to use in France in our guide.

Getting a Prepaid Phone Plans in France

For lower budgets or people not planning a long term stay in France, an easy and cheap solution can be to invest in a pay-as-you-go plan. Prepaid phones are very handy 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 guides explain everything you need to know about using prepaid phones in France, as well as how to get set up with an international SIM card if you have a higher budget and wish to get online on your phone in various countries (if you're planning a trip across Europe and Asia for instance).

How to choose the best mobile phone deals in France?

With so many phone offers on the market, it might feel a little overwhelming and difficult to choose the right cell phone provider and offer in France.

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. You can also learn more about unlimited data phone plans in France, and also make sure to check out this page for the current best phone deals in France.

Mobile offers available on 26/04/2024

Offer	Included services	Price
Série spéciale B&You 80 Go Valid on 24/04/2024	80 Go data 4G in France Unlimited  calls/SMS/MMS 20 Go in EU/DOM Without commitment	€10.99/month Subscribe online
Forfait Série Free 140Go Valid on 24/04/2024	140 Go data 4G in France Unlimited  calls/SMS/MMS 18 Go in EU/DOM Without commitment	€11.99/mois for 12 months Then €19.99/month Subscribe online
Série spéciale B&You 130 Go 5G Valid on 24/04/2024	130 Go data 5G in France Unlimited  calls/SMS/MMS 35 Go in EU/DOM Without commitment	€12.99/month Subscribe online
Forfait SFR 5 Go 4G+ Valid on 24/04/2024	5 Go data 4G in France Unlimited  calls/SMS/MMS 5 Go in EU/DOM Without commitment	€13.99/mois for 6 months Then €16.99/month 09 77 55 72 27Subscribe online
Forfait Bouygues 100Go 5G Valid on 24/04/2024	100 Go data 5G in France Unlimited  calls/SMS/MMS 100 Go in EU/DOM 12 months commitment	€15.99/month for 6 months Then €30.99/month 09 77 55 72 27Subscribe online
Forfait Bouygues 100Go 5G avec Smartphone Valid on 24/04/2024	100 Go data 5G in France Unlimited  calls/SMS/MMS 100 Go in EU/DOM 24 months commitment	€15.99/month for 6 months Then €30.99/month 09 77 55 72 27Subscribe online
Forfait SFR 100 Go 5G Valid on 24/04/2024	100 Go data 5G in France Unlimited  calls/SMS/MMS 100 Go in EU/DOM Without commitment	€15.99/mois for 6 months Then €30.99/month 09 77 55 72 27Subscribe online
Forfait Orange 2h 20 Go Discount until 05/06/2024	20 Go data 4G in France 2h calls calls/SMS/MMS 20 Go in EU/DOM Without commitment	€16.99/mois for 6 months Then €19.99/month Subscribe online Rappel gratuit Orange
Forfait Orange 100 Go 5G Discount until 05/06/2024	100 Go data 5G in France Unlimited  calls/SMS/MMS 100 Go in EU/DOM Without commitment	€16.99/mois for 6 months Then €31.99/month Subscribe online Rappel gratuit Orange
Série spéciale B&You 200 Go 5G Valid on 24/04/2024	200 Go data 5G in France Unlimited  calls/SMS/MMS 30 Go in EU/DOM Without commitment	€17.99/month Subscribe online

How to set up a Fixed Telephone Line in France?

If you feel the need to get a fixed-line for your home or second residence in France, follow this guide to learn how to set up your fixed telephone line in France.

Changed your mind about a French plan? Find out how to switch phone operators here, and how to cancel a French phone plan here.

Guides to broadband deals in France

How to choose the best internet provider in France?

Another priority for you when settling in France might be to find an Internet contract in France. French providers will often offer packages including Internet + a fixed telephone line and/or television (these are known as "triple play" offers). This said, if you don't want to get a landline along with your Internet deal, you can also get an Internet contract with no landline deal, too. Find out more about how to get Internet in France.

Fibre internet offers available on 26/04/2024

Offer	Included services	Price
Boîte Sosh Fibre Discount until 05/06/2024	Up to 300 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 300 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed lines  Without commitment	€15.99/month for 6 months Then €30.99/month 09 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe
Bbox Fit Fibre Valid on 24/04/2024	Up to 400 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 400 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed lines  12 months commitment	€18.99/month for 6 months Then €32.99/month 09 77 55 72 27Subscribe online
Série Spéciale Just Livebox Discount until 05/06/2024	Up to 400 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 400 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed lines  12 months commitment	€19.99/month for 6 months Then €33.99/month 09 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe
Livebox Fibre Discount until 05/06/2024	Up to 500 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 500 Mbit/s in up speed  140 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed lines  12 months commitment	€24.99/month for 6 months Then €42.99/month 09 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe
RED Box Fibre Valid on 17/04/2024	Up to 500 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 500 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  Without commitment	€25.99/month 09 77 55 72 27Subscribe online
Bbox Must Fibre Valid on 24/04/2024	Up to 1 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 700 Mbit/s in up speed  180 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  12 months commitment	€26.99/month for 6 months Then €42.99/month 09 77 55 72 27Subscribe online
Bbox Série limitée Fibre Valid on 24/04/2024	Up to 1 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 700 Mbit/s in up speed  180 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  Without commitment	€29.99/month 09 77 55 72 27Subscribe online
Box Fibre Starter Valid on 24/04/2024	Up to 1 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 700 Mbit/s in up speed  160 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed lines  12 months commitment	€29.99/month 09 77 55 72 27Subscribe online
Freebox Pop Fibre Valid on 24/04/2024	Up to 5 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 700 Mbit/s in up speed  230 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  Without commitment	€29.99/month for 12 months Then €39.99/month Subscribe online
Freebox Révolution Light Fibre Valid on 24/04/2024	Up to 1 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 600 Mbit/s in up speed  230 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  Without commitment	€29.99/month Subscribe online
Livebox Up Fibre Discount until 05/06/2024	Up to 2 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 600 Mbit/s in up speed  140 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  12 months commitment	€29.99/month for 6 months Then €51.99/month 09 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe
Bbox Ultym Fibre Valid on 24/04/2024	Up to 2 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 900 Mbit/s in up speed  180 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  12 months commitment	€32.99/month for 6 months Then €52.99/month 09 77 55 72 27Subscribe online

Getting Internet for a Second Home in France

If you aren't going to be living in France all-year-round and rather only visiting France during holidays, for instance, follow our guide to find the best options to get Internet for a second home in France.

I am not eligible for fibre optic. What are the alternatives?

If you are not eligible for fibre optic, there are different ways to access the Internet.

First, internet providers still sell ADSL services for the moment, even though the copper network is being closed down in France in favour of fibre optic technologies.

Secondly, if there is a good 4G or 5G network coverage in your area, you could be interested in the 4G/5G routers sold by the main operators (Free, Bouygues, Orange, SFR). These routers convert the 4G/5G signal into Wifi. They represent an alternative solution for those who do not have access to traditional technologies.

Thirdly, for homes located in rural areas, a viable solution to get online is via satellite technology, thanks to providers such as Bigblu or Nordnet. Find out everything about this in our guide to satellite Internet in France.

Guides to package offers mobile+ internet in France

Choosing a "Quadruple Play" offer enables customers to save money on their monthly bill. All major providers sell bundle deals with internet + fixed line + TV + mobile plan. These packages can be customized to suit your needs and budget. It also allows you to combine several subscriptions with the same supplier on a single invoice.