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Information on the many companies offering Internet access in France with details on the services available and contact information for the service provider...
If you are moving to France, one of the first things you will likely need to do is get a mobile phone and an Internet connection. There are 2 main options for Internet access in France - ADSL and fiber-optic - and the availability of the services will depend on where you live in France. Prices for both types of access are pretty similar, but fibre optic will be much faster. All Internet providers in France can offer bundle packages for your telephone, Internet access, mobile phone and television. It is advisable to shop around for the best deal and compare the offers based on your needs and the size of your household.
See our page on Television in
France for information about digital and satellite TV
and the channels available.
In order to set up an Internet or mobile phone subscription you will need to provide
- Contact information and your address (proof may be required)
- Bank account details for direct debit - you will need a French bank account before you can sign up for Internet and mobile contracts
Credit or debit card details may be required as a deposit on any rental equipment
In some areas of rural France, a sufficient mobile phone coverage and broadband is still not available. These inaccessible places are called zones blanches, although the government aims to provide coverage to all these zones by 2022. High-speed connection in these areas can be achieved by satellite or WiFI.
To find out what coverage is available in your area for both mobile and Internet, type your address into this interactive map.
Getting Connected: Internet in France
Dégroupage (unbundling)
- Find out if an area is unbundled
WiFi in France
Internet Service Providers in France
There are
many companies providing packages for Internet in France, with the main ones
being Bouygues Telecom, Orange, SFR and Free.
Other
providers include
- Alsatis
- La Poste
- NordNet (for
satellite
connections)
- Numericable-SFR
- OVH
Telecom
- UKtelecom
Cancelling an Internet Contract