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If you are setting up a second home in France, choosing the right internet solution is crucial. For occasional stays, 4G or 5G boxes (WiFi dongle) offer flexible, high-speed internet with no long-term commitment. Providers like Free, Orange, Bouygues and SFR offer these devices, which can support multiple devices simultaneously. Alternatively, mobile hotspots using SIM cards from providers such as Lebara or Sosh can be cost-effective for light usage. For more permanent setups, consider ADSL or fiber-optic connections, keeping in mind that installation times may vary, especially in rural areas. Understanding your usage patterns and duration of stays will help you select the most suitable option.
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NEED INTERNET FOR YOUR HOME IN FRANCE?
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NEED INTERNET FOR YOUR HOME IN FRANCE?
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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:
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 Fibre No contract |
Up to 1 Gbit/s download Up to 1 Gbit/s upload TV decoder not included Landline calls + mobile calls |
19,99€/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 |
 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 |
 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 Privilège 12-month contract Promo |
Up to 2 Gbit/s download Up to 900 Mbit/s upload 180 TV channels included Landline calls + mobile calls |
27,99€/month
Subscribe online Partner offer |
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 |
 Fibre Laser Vital No contract |
Up to 1 Gbit/s download Up to 1 Gbit/s upload TV decoder not included Calls not included |
From 29,9€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
 Livebox Fibre 12-month contract |
Up to 2 Gbit/s download Up to 800 Mbit/s upload 200 TV channels included Landline calls |
From 29,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Freebox Pop Fibre No contract Frais d'activation offerts ! |
Up to 5 Gbit/s download Up to 900 Mbit/s upload 260 TV channels included Canal+ Live offert 3 mois Landline calls + mobile calls |
From 29,99€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
Non-exhaustive selection of telecom offers, sorted by price.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Offre 4GFIX Vital No contract |
Up to 150 Mbit/s download Up to 30 Mbit/s upload Monthly data: 50 Go TV decoder not included Calls not included |
From 24,9€/month
+33 9 77 55 72 27 Subscribe online Selectra service |
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 |
Offre 4GFIX Idéal 12-month contract |
Up to 150 Mbit/s download Up to 30 Mbit/s upload Monthly data: 90 Go TV decoder not included Landline calls + mobile calls |
From 34,9€/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.
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. |
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
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Forfait Résidentiel Lite No contract Données dépriorisées illimitées |
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 Données illimitées |
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.