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So you've just arrived (or are moving to) France. Are you looking for an Internet plan? There's a wide choice of internet deals in France and prices range from 19,99€/month to 59,90€/month. All deals offer an internet plan with a fixed telephone line. However, do you need help choosing between offers with or without contract ? Do you prefer a deal with or without television? Should you choose fibre over ADSL? Or would you like to bundle an internet plan with a mobile deal? Follow our guide to find the package that suits your needs and your budget.

How can I get Internet in France?

Like most countries throughout Europe, Internet usage in France is high. Many shops/cafes/fast-food chains offer free wifi, though you'll find fewer options in smaller towns. Tourist offices throughout many cities in France sometimes offer free wifi access, as do most hotels/B&Bs/hostels. Internet cafes are quite common as well.

Your best option for getting connected to Internet depends on whether you are visiting France or staying in the country for an extended period of time. If you are coming to France to study or work, you may find you have Internet access at your office or school library, but it's likely that you'll also need Internet access at home. Here are our suggestions for getting Internet access in France depending on your situation:

Moving to France: Internet Access for a Long Stay

What is the best internet provider in France?

If you have a home in France and are responsible for utilities, you will likely want to set up the Internet (along with other utilities such as electricity or natural gas). You have a varied choice of Internet providers throughout most of France, with four main actors dominating the market (Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, and Free). They offer a range of offers to suit every need and every budget. Some of these providers also operate low-cost brands as well. Find below our comparison of the different broadband operators.

Comparison of broadband operators

Criteria
Contract Length	❌12 month contract	❌ 12 or 24 month contract	❌12 month contract	✅ No contract	✅ No contract	✅ No contract
Cancellation fees	❌ 50€ + compensation for early termination	❌ 49€ + compensation for early termination	❌ 59€ + compensation for early termination	❌49€	❌50€	❌49€
Setup Fees	✅ 0€	❌ 49€	❌ 48€	❌49€	✅ 0€	❌39€
Fibre optic installation	✅ 0€	✅ 0€	✅ 0€	✅ 0€	✅ 0€	✅ 0€
Maximum fibre optic downstream speeds	❌8 Gbit/s	✅ 8 Gbit/s	❌ 8 Gbit/s	✅ 8 Gbit/s	❌400 Mbit/s	❌1 Gbit/s
Television	❌Up to 140 TV channels included	✅ Up to 200 TV channels included	❌Up to 180 TV channels included	✅200 TV channels min. included	❌TV box for €5/month	❌TV box for €3/month
English-speaking Helpline	✅Yes	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No
Price range	From 29,99€/month to 44,99€/month	From 29,99€/month to 44,99€/month	From 19,99€/month to 42,99€/month	From 29,99€/month to 49,99€/month	From €25.99	From €23.99

Find out more about French fibre offers below:

Fibre internet offers available on 24/01/2025

Offer	Included services	Price
Bbox Fit Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 600 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 600 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed lines  12-month contract	€19.99/month for 12 months Then €32.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online  Free Callback
Just Livebox Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 400 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 400 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed lines  12-month contract  English helpline	€19.99/month for 6 months Then €33.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe online  Free Callback
B&You Pure Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 8 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 1 Gbit/s in up speed  No contract	€23.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online  Free Callback
RED Box Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 1 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 1 Gbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  No contract	€23.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online  Free Callback
Livebox Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 1 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 700 Mbit/s in up speed  180 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed lines  12-month contract  English helpline	€24.99/month for 6 months Then €42.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe online  Free Callback
Boîte Sosh Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 400 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 400 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed lines  No contract	€25.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe online  Free Callback
Livebox Up Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 2 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 800 Mbit/s in up speed  180 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  12-month contract  English helpline	€29.99/month for 6 months Then €51.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe online  Free Callback
Freebox Pop Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	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  No contract	€29.99/month for 12 months Then €39.99/month Subscribe online
Bbox Série limitée Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 1 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 700 Mbit/s in up speed  180 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed lines  No contract	€29.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online  Free Callback
Box SFR Fibre Starter Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 1 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 1 Gbit/s in up speed  160 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed lines  12-month contract	€29.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online  Free Callback
Livebox Max Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 8 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 8 Gbit/s in up speed  180 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  12-month contract  English helpline	€34.99/month for 6 months Then €57.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe online  Free Callback
Bbox Must Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	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-month contract	€34.99/month for 12 months Then €41.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online  Free Callback

Check fibre optic availability in your area

There are two main options for the type of Internet access for your home:

1. Optical Fibre: with connection speeds between 400 Mbit/s and 8 Gbit/s, the optical fibre is useful for big households and households with HD or 4K television. However, it is not available everywhere in France, so you will need to verify with your chosen Internet provider whether this is an option.
2. ADSL (if you are not eligibile to the fibre optic) : with a connection speed of up to 20 Mbit/s , ADSL is sufficient for one person with standard quality television.

Internet access at home will be unlimited with both these options. 

The optical fibre is considerably faster than ADSL and France is gradually closing down the ADSL network. That's why fibre optics is the first option to consider. 

What are Internet Options in Rural Areas?

Broadband is still not an option in some rural parts of France. If your home is in a zone blanche (an area not covered by a telecommunications provider), you will want to look into satellite technology for your telephone and Internet access.

What are the best student internet deals?

There are several low-cost Internet deals for students available in France. For less than €20/month, students in France can get an unlimited broadband connection without contract. However, for a stay of more than a year, the Redbox by SFR at €23.99 is the cheapest offer because it's not subject to price increases over time. Most operators also offer box + mobile bundles, which can be customised. Finally, it's also possible to sign up for an Internet plan and a mobile plan with two different operators. Here are the best internet plans currently available: 

internet offers available on 24/01/2025

Offer	Included services	Price
Bbox Fit Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 600 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 600 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed lines  12-month contract	€19.99/month for 12 months Then €32.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online  Free Callback
Just Livebox Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 400 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 400 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed lines  12-month contract  English helpline	€19.99/month for 6 months Then €33.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe online  Free Callback
RED Box Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 1 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 1 Gbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  No contract	€23.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online  Free Callback
RED Box THD Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 500 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 50 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed + mobile lines  No contract	€23.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online  Free Callback
B&You Pure Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 8 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 1 Gbit/s in up speed  No contract	€23.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online  Free Callback
Livebox Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 1 Gbit/s in down speed  Up to 700 Mbit/s in up speed  180 included TV channels  Free calls to fixed lines  12-month contract  English helpline	€24.99/month for 6 months Then €42.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe online  Free Callback
Boîte Sosh Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025	Up to 400 Mbit/s in down speed  Up to 400 Mbit/s in up speed  Free calls to fixed lines  No contract	€25.99/month 📞  +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Subscribe online  Free Callback

How much does internet cost in France?

What's the price of broadband plans in France?

Prices for fibre subscriptions in France range from 19,99€/month to 59,90€/month, depending on the performance of the equipment and the options available. Most providers offer internet deals around €30/month with free calls to landlines (in France and international destinations) unlimited internet access and TV service included.

The cheapest offer is sold by Sosh : the Boîte Sosh from 25.99€ and the most expensive one (and the most powerful on the market) is sold by Free: the Freebox Ultra, at 59.99€. However, prices change frequently.

Is it cheaper to subscribe to a bundle deal with internet+TV, landline and mobile?

In addition to offering Internet service, all providers also offer bundle packages that can include additional services such as fixed-line telephone, television, or mobile phone plans. Bundle deals are the ideal way to equip a household and save money.

How to Sign Up for an Internet Plan in France?

Depending on what type of zone your home is located in, you may or may not have a choice of Internet provider. However, the information required for signing up for an Internet plan in France is the same, regardless of the provider:

• Your contact information: name, email address, (French) telephone number
• Your full address: don't forget the apartment number and floor (e.g. third floor, the door on the left). The name of the previous occupant may also help the supplier identify your home (for ADSL)
• Your banking information (RIB): you need to have a French bank account already set up before you sign up for an Internet plan. Some suppliers may also ask for your bank card (carte bancaire) information, which is used for activation fees/deposit.

Visiting France: Internet Access for a Short Stay

If you are staying in France for a short time period (i.e. less than three months), you can probably get by without buying an Internet plan for your stay. Depending on where you are in France, some of the following options for Internet may be available to you:

Free Wifi Hotspots

1. Internet access at your hotel/B&B/hostel
2. Where to find free wifi in France: try larger shops/cafes/fast-food chains, shopping malls, tourist offices, or public libraries. Some public parks in bigger French cities (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux) offer free wifi. Free wifi is also available at the Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airports in Paris
3. Internet cafes

Tethering

Tourists can use their cellphone's data plan and share their mobile internet data with another device like a personal hotspot. This is a safer choice than using a public hotspot. Please note that the amount of mobile Internet data included in a mobile plan is generally lower for foreign destinations. It is important to check the quantity available for France in your contract.

 There are two ways of sharing a connection: 

1. Data through your current phone provider (keeping in mind that this may be expensive, depending on your current plan) 
2. Data through a French simcard.

Choosing an Internet Plan: Important Questions to Ask

Internet offers in France are quite competitive, so it's well worth taking a bit of time to compare suppliers and plans. Asking yourself some of the following questions will help you find the internet plan that best meets your needs.

Need a Phone Plan as Well? Most Internet service providers offer package deals, combining internet + fixed-line phone (Dual Play Offer) or internet + fixed-line phone+ television (Triple Play Offer) or internet + fixed-line phone+ television + mobile plan (Quadruple Play Offer).

• Is the offer available for me? Before signing up for an Internet plan, you will need to determine whether optical fibre is available where you live. Other Internet technologies, such as ADSL or satellite, are only available if you are not eligible for fibre optics. To check fibre optic availability in your area, you can visit the operator's website or this can be done over the phone while signing up for an Internet plan with the free help of a Selectra adviser.
• How much does the plan cost per month?
• For how long am I committed to this plan? Don't forget to check whether there are any early cancellation fees if you change your mind or would like to switch suppliers.
• What kind of additional services are included? Does the Internet plan include access to free wifi hotspots? If TV is included in the package, which TV channels? If a mobile phone plan is included, does it include free calls in France and abroad?
• Are there any additional fees to be aware of? For example, is there a deposit to pay, or an early cancellation fee?

Cancelling an internet contract in France

If you need to terminate your broadband plan with a French operator, you will have to send your request 10 days before you want your contract to come to an end. If you are moving to another city or country, or if you have a "sans engagement" contrat, then it will be free.

If you want to switch to a new provider, there might be cancellation fees, but some providers offer to pay for them.