Internet in France second home: which Options for Your Holiday Home in France
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Are you after an Internet plan for your holiday home in France? Look no further. Our guide to the Internet for a second home will help you find an Internet plan that is right for your needs.
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You have several options for your Internet connection in your holiday home in France. Making the right choice will depend on your needs. Some questions to think about include:
- How often do you need Internet access? Every day? Once a week?
- Why do you want Internet access? For sending emails? For streaming videos?
- For how long do you stay in France every year? Just a few days? For several months?
- Our Recommendations
- If you need Internet minimally/occasionally: share your internet data if a data allowance is included for France in your mobile plan, purchase data from your foreign mobile provider, use free wifi hotspots.
- If you need the Internet at least once a day: consider a mobile data device ("Mifi device")
- If you are staying in France long term (2+ months): go for a contract-free Internet plan
- If you live in an area without fibre or ADSL: consider a satellite Internet plan
Signing up for a contract-free Internet plan for your second home in France
If you are staying in France for a relatively long period of time and spend several months a year at your second home, you can sign up for an Internet plan with a French provider. Many providers offer Internet plans that are sans engagement - contract-free - allowing you to cancel your service at any time. Here are the offers currently available:
| Offer | Included services | Price |
|---|---|---|
 RED Box ADSL Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€19.99/month
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 Boîte Sosh ADSL Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€20.99/month
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RED Box Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€23.99/month
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 B&You Pure Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€23.99/month
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Boîte Sosh Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€25.99/month
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 Freebox Pop ADSL Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€29.99/month for 12 months Then €39.99/month Subscribe online |
Freebox Pop Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€29.99/month for 12 months Then €39.99/month Subscribe online |
Bbox Série limitée Fibre Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€29.99/month
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Freebox Ultra Essentiel Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€39.99/month for 12 months Then €49.99/month Subscribe online |
 Box SFR Fibre Premium Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€44.99/month
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Box ADSL Premium Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€44.99/month
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Freebox Ultra Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€49.99/month for 12 months Then €59.99/month Subscribe online |
If you're an Orange internet customer, you can also take advantage of a €9/month discount on a second internet plan. Orange does not offer Internet plans without a contract but this is an interesting option for second homes.
Getting Internet in your second home with a Wifi Dongle in France
Another option is to subscribe to a 4G or 5G box, provided there is good 4G or 5G coverage in your area. These devices can be connected to a cellular network (4G or 5G) and provide internet access for over 100 devices with the best deals. This means you can share your connection with family and friends.
Operators are now offering 4G and 5G boxes for sedentary home use. 5G boxes provide a very high-speed internet connection up to 1 Gbit/s. These offers are for people who are not eligible for fibre or ADSL. but may be suitable for a second home. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
| Offer | Included services | Price |
|---|---|---|
Box 5G Free Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€29.99/month for 12 months Then €39.99/month Subscribe online |
Box 4G+ de SFR Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€36.99/month
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4G Box Bouygues Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€37.99/month
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 Box 4G Home Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€38.99/month
Subscribe online |
Box 5G SFR Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€39.99/month
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5G Box Bouygues Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€40.99/month
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Box 5G Home Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€42.99/month
Subscribe online |
5G Box Bouygues + TV Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€44.99/month
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Make sure to check which operator provides the best coverage in your area before purchasing a mobile Wifi hotspot
There are also Wi-Fi dongles with a prepaid plan:
| Provider | Offer | Prices |
|---|---|---|
 | Forfait clé 4G Bouygues pour Hotspot 4G
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 | Forfait Internet Partout
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 | Coffret Prêt-à-surfer 4G
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| Forfait Let’s Go (Orange Airbox S 4G+)
| Prices of plans: 10GB at €14.99/month, 40GB at €24.99/month, 80GB at €45.99/month. Airbox price: From €7.90/month. |
What are temporary Wifi options in France?
Free Wifi Hotspots
There are free wifi hotspots in France. Here is a list of the best-equipped towns
| City | Number of Free Wi-Fi terminals | Number of inhabitants |
|---|---|---|
| Tours | 250 | 294 000 |
| Nice | 166 | 952 000 |
| Toulouse | 94 | 1 019 000 |
| Grenoble | 54 | 157 000 |
| Marseille | 45 | 1 618 000 |
| Poitiers | 41 | 90 000 |
| La Rochelle | 24 | 77 000 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 14 | 147 000 |
| Nantes | 8 | 671 000 |
| Antibes | 6 | 74 000 |
If your Internet needs are minimal and your holiday home is in or near a town, you may also be able to get by with public wifi. Restaurants, hotels, cafes, museums, and tourism offices are often good spots to find free Wifi access.
Some providers offer special pay as you go Internet plans for your smartphone, which may be an option if you have a French prepaid phone. Keep in mind that these Wifi hotspots are open to all of your provider's customers (and therefore less secure than a personal connection), and Internet speed may be slow.
Find more ideas for where to find free Wifi in France
Sharing a mobile connection by hotspot for your second home in France
If you have a mobile plan, you can also share your Internet data with another device (tablet, computer, etc). However, be careful about your data consumption. The authorised amount is indicated in your contract. If you use a foreign plan, the amount is generally lower than in the country where you have subscribed.
How to get Internet by Satellite for a countryside house in France?
If your holiday home in France is in a remote location where broadband is limited and you require a high-speed connection, it may be worthwhile to look into Internet by satellite, offered by Nordnet for instance. Nordnet is a subsidiary of Orange, which sells a satellite offer as well. There is another major player in this market: Starlink, a SpaceX subsidiary, offering high-speed Internet access for €40/month, with no contract.
Satellite services are used in the countryside, in the mountains or in areas where there is no access to fibre or ADSL. Some satellite providers offer satellite plans without a contract, which allows you to avoid paying for Internet access when you don't use it.
However, be prepared for a fairly considerable up-front investment for the appropriate equipment: a satellite kit - which includes at a minimum a satellite plate, a receiver, a modem, and a means of attachment to a wall - can cost anywhere from €100 to €400. Subsidies from the French government are available subject to certain conditions. Find out more about satellite Internet in France in our guide.
| Offer | Included services | Price |
|---|---|---|
Offre Satellite Orange Valid on 21/01/2025 |
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€29.99/month for 6 months Then €49.99/month Subscribe online |
 Offre satellite Neosat Vital Valid on 20/12/2024 |
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€34.9/month for 6 months Then €39.9/month 📞 +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Free Callback |
Offre satellite Neosat Idéal Valid on 20/12/2024 |
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€44.9/month for 6 months Then €54.9/month 📞 +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Free Callback |
Offre satellite Neosat Ultra Valid on 20/12/2024 |
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€64.9/month for 6 months Then €79.9/month 📞 +33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Free Callback |