All About Bouygues Telecom, Internet, Mobile & TV Provider in France

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Historically the third-largest telecommunications provider in France, Bouygues Telecom offers Internet, mobile phone, and television service. Find out everything you need to know about Bouygues Telecom here, including offers, how to sign up, customer service contacts, and more.

About Bouygues Telecom

Bouygues Telecom (pronunciation: "bweeg telecom") was created in 1994 by the French industrial group Bouygues (which owns Bouygues Construction and the French television channel TF1), and is historically the third-largest telecommunications provider in France, after Orange and SFR.

Bouygues Telecom offers Internet plans (Bbox Fit, Bbox Must & Bbox Ultym), mobile phone plans (Forfaits Sensation), prepaid mobile phone credit, as well as multiple package offers (e.g. Internet + fixed phone line + television). Customers can enjoy additional savings when combining a mobile phone plan with an Internet package.

In 2011 Bouygues Telecom launched a low-cost brand, B&You, through which it sells commitment-free (sans engagement) mobile phone and Internet plans

Bouygues Telecom Offers

Bouygues Telecom provides both phone plans and Internet plans, which you will find more details about below. It is worth noting that the provider also issues special promotions throughout the year, so check out our page dedicated to discounts every now and then to get yourself the deal that'll best suit your needs and budget.

Bouygues Mobile Phone Plans

Bouygues Telecom currently has its Bouygues mobile phone offers grouped into two brands: Bouygues B&You, and Bouygues Sensation. Prices tend to change quite often, as the company often offers limited-time promotions. Call Selectra's English speaking customer service at 09 77 55 72 27 to find out the latest prices and special offers from Bouygues.

  • All Bouygues Sensation/B&You Offers Include:
  • 4G coverage & access to Bouygues Wifi hotspots
  • Cancellation possible online
  • Unlimited texting to numbers within continental France and the French Overseas Departments and Territories
  • Many plans include free calling to China, USA, & Canada

B&You Offers

Launched in 2011 in response to Free Mobile's entry into the French cell phone market, B&You is Bouygues low-cost brand. All plans are non-binding (sans engagement), meaning that you can end your plan at any time with no penalty and relatively little hassle.

  • Prices ranging from 7.99€/month to 24.99€/month
  • Calling time and texts are unlimited within France for all B&You offers
  • (Depending on the plan) possibility for unlimited calling to fixed lines in over 120 international destinations
  • On offer includes free calling to mobile phone numbers from China, USA, & Canada
  • Data ranging from pay-as-you-go (at 0.05€/Mb) to 50 Gb

Bouygues Sensation

Bouygues sells mobile phone plans on a 24-month contract through its brand Sensation. Prices are somewhat higher but could be a good option if you are in the market for a new phone and plan to stay in France for at least two years.

  • Prices ranging from 5€/month to 89.99€/month
  • Calling time ranging from 2 hours per month to unlimited within France
  • (Depending on the plan) possibility for unlimited calling to fixed lines in over 120 international destinations
  • Many plans include free calling to mobile phone numbers from China, USA, & Canada
  • Data ranging from 50 Mo to 100 Gb
  • Some of the limited data plans offer the option of "blocking" additional data use, to prevent additional charges
  • Some plans include access to 74 TV channels via B.tv App, possibility to create Wifi hotspot to use the Internet on other devices, and/or access to Bouygues TV and 20 Go storage space on the B.Cloud

Also worth noting: some offers will come with a discount if you choose to keep your previous phone number, or if you also subscribe to a Bouygues Internet plan.

Bouygues Internet Offers

As of May 2019, Bouygues offers 3 main types of Internet plans, known as the Bbox plans:

Bbox Fit

The Bbox Fit Internet + fixed telephone line offer is available for ADSL/VDSL broadband connections. In addition to high-speed Internet, the Bbox Fit comes with:

  • Free calls to fixed lines in 110 international destinations (including US, Canada, Australia, most of Europe, South America, and much of Asia)

Bbox Must

Bbox Must is available for ADSL/VDSL broadband connections as well as optical fibre (speeds up to 500 Mb/s). It comes as a package Internet + television + fixed telephone line and includes:

  • Free calls to fixed lines in 110 international destinations (including US, Canada, Australia, most of Europe, South America, and much of Asia)
  • Free calls to mobile phone numbers in France, the French Overseas Departments and Territories, China, USA, Canada, Singapore, and South Korea
  • Up to 180 television channels, including 32 replay channels
  • Possibility to access TV channels on tablets/smartphones/personal electronic devices
  • An upgraded selection of Video on Demand
  • Access to 50 applications on your television, including YouTube, Spotify, Netflix, My TF1, & more

Bbox Ultym

Bbox Ultym is available for ADSL/VDSL broadband connections as well as optical fibre (speeds up to 1 Gb/s). It and comes as a package Internet + television + fixed telephone line, and includes:

  • Free calls to fixed lines in 110 international destinations (including US, Canada, Australia, most of Europe, South America, and much of Asia)
  • Free calls to mobile phone numbers in France, the French Overseas Departments and Territories, China, USA, Canada, Singapore, and South Korea
  • Up to 180 television channels, including 32 replay channels as well as 4k technology
  • Possibility to access TV channels on tablets/smartphones/personal electronic devices
  • A bonus to choose (either 15 premium channels, 7 youth channels, Playzer or a 4G multi-device connection key)
  • LeKiosk (over 1000 online magazines and newspapers accessible on multiple devices)
  • An upgraded selection of Video on Demand

Find out more about the Bouygues Telecom Bbox plans in this dedicated article.

Bouygues Telecom Reviews

Customer reviews for Bouygues Telecom, as is the case for all telecommunications operators in France, are mixed. Here is a quick summary of what customers have been reporting online about Bouygues:

  • Efficient customer service: customers reported receiving equipment (SIM cards, modems) quickly
  • Good cellphone coverage
  • Problems with after-sales service: some customers reported difficulties reaching customer service when they had problems with their Internet modem

Bouygues Telecom English-Speaking Customer Service

Bouygues Telecom does not currently offer any official English-speaking customer service. You may be able to find someone who speaks English in one of their boutiques, but there is no guarantee.

Contact Bouygues Telecom Customer Service

Find a full list of ways to reach Bouygues Telecom customer service in our guide. 

Bouygues Telecom Customer Service Phone Numbers
Customer Service Phone Number
Mobile phone 614
Bbox 611
Future customer 3106
Professional customers 618

These numbers are free when dialled from your Bouygues mobile phone number, but may be subject to charges when dialled from a number of a different mobile phone operator

Bouygues Telecom Mailing Address

Bouygues Telecom Service Client
60436 Noailles Cedex

Find a Bouygues Telecom Boutique

There are hundreds of Bouygues Telecom boutiques throughout France, and you should be able to find a physical shop fairly easily in most French cities and towns. Check here to find the Bouygues shop nearest to you.

Bouygues Telecom Network Coverage

Bouygues's 4G network coverage

Source: ARCEP

According to the most recent surveys done by the French telecommunications regulator ARCEP, Bouygues Telecom's network coverage is more or less the same as other operators for 2G and 3G coverage (Bouygues covers 99.2% of the population for 2G and 97% of the population for 3G). Bouygues Telecom's 4G network is relatively well-developed in France, covering 72% of the population in 2015 (only slightly behind Orange's 76% 4G coverage).

Bouygues Telecom's service quality is relatively strong, slightly behind Orange but comparable to SFR. Find out more about the ARCEP survey.

Subscribing to an Internet or Mobile Phone Plan With Bouygues Telecom

Signing up for a Mobile Phone Plan With Bouygues

For English-speaking customer service, call Selectra 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 help you sign up for an Internet or mobile phone plan.

You can sign up for a Bouygues phone plan online, over the phone (3106), or in a Bouygues Telecom boutique.

  • You will need to provide the following to sign up for a mobile phone plan with Bouygues Telecom
  • Your contact information: name, valid email address
  • Your address: street address, apartment number, zip code
  • Your banking information (RIB): you need to have a French bank account already set up before you sign up for a postpaid mobile phone plan. Some providers may also ask for your bank card (carte bancaire) information, which is used for activation fees/deposit.

Signing up for a Bouygues Internet Plan

You can sign up for a Bouygues Internet plan online, by calling 09 77 55 72 27, or in a Bouygues Telecom Boutique. To sign up for an Internet plan with Bouygues, you will need to:

  1. Test your phone line to determine your broadband/fibre optic eligibility
  2. Provide full contact details: name, phone number, email address
  3. Provide your full address: street address, apartment number, zip code - including directions to 
  4. Provide proof of property (justificatif de domicile), such as an electricity or gas bill, or water bill
  5. Provide your banking information (RIB): you must have a French bank account in order to sign up for an Internet plan. Bouygues may also ask for your bank card (carte bancaire) information, for any activation fees/deposit.

How to Cancel a Bouygues Telecom Subscription

To cancel an Internet, mobile phone plan, or prepaid phone card, you can either call Bouygues customer service (614 for mobile phones, 611 for Internet), request to cancel online in your personal space, or send a cancellation letter (lettre de résiliation)

Service Clients Bouygues Telecom
60436 Noailles Cedex

Note that the letter must be sent by registered post (lettre recommandée avec avis de réception). The lettre de résiliation (cancellation letter) that you send to Bouygues Telecom must contain:

  • Your full name (first name, family name)
  • Your account number (identifiant abonné)
  • Your account ID (numéro de Ligne de l’abonné)

Bouygues will cancel your plan within 10 days of having received the letter, or in some cases, on the last day of the month. You will know when Bouygues receives your cancellation letter because you will have sent it through registered post (lettre recommandée avec avis de réception). Once they have received your cancellation request, Bouygues will notify you if any equipment (e.g. Internet modem) needs to be returned and will direct you accordingly.

Bbox Nomad and prepaid customers must cancel service by registered letter or over the phone.

Keeping Your Phone Number

To keep your phone number when changing providers you need to find out your RIO (Relevé d'Identité Opérateur - a unique identifying number that is assigned to your phone number). This is a 12-digit number that you can find by dialling 3179 (to automatically receive your RIO in a text), or in your personal space online. You then will need to communicate this number to your new provider - they will take care of the rest (transferring your number, cancelling service your old provider)!

Bouygues Telecom Headquarters

Bouygues Telecom's headquarters are located at 37-39 rue Boissière, 75116 Paris.