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French 5G mobile service expansions

Overview

In late August 2026, telecommunications providers in France introduced new 5G mobile service offerings. Free launched the ‘Free 5G+’ plan, priced at €9.99 per month for Freebox Pop subscribers. The plan provides unlimited data on the Free 5G/5G+ network within metropolitan France, along with unlimited calls and SMS/MMS within the country. It also includes unlimited calls to mobile numbers in the USA, Canada, China, and French overseas departments, plus 35 GB of monthly data for use across more than 115 international destinations. La Poste Mobile launched a promotion for new subscriptions made between August 31 and October 4, 2026, offering four months of free service on various no-commitment plans. These plans include data tiers of 50 GB, 130 GB, 250 GB, and 350 GB, all featuring unlimited calls, SMS, and MMS. The 50 GB tier is specifically designated for users under 18 and includes SafeBear cyberbullying protection. Following the promotional period, the 50 GB and 130 GB plans will cost €10.99 per month, the 250 GB plan will cost €13.99 per month, and the 350 GB plan will cost €19.99 per month. Additionally, SFR introduced a 5G mobile plan on its network providing 250 GB of data for €9.99 per month. This plan includes unlimited calls and SMS within France, and 15 GB of data for use in the European Union and French overseas departments. By early September 2026, infrastructure and performance data indicated significant activity across the sector. According to the DegroupTest barometer, Orange leads in fiber optic performance with an average download speed of 825 Mb/s, followed by Bouygues Telecom at 783 Mb/s, Free at 703 Mb/s, and SFR at 518 Mb/s. Regarding mobile infrastructure, the ANFR reports that France has reached 56,169 authorized 5G sites, with 50,182 currently operational.

Entities

Bouygues Telecom · La Poste Mobile · France · SFR · Free

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] La Poste Mobile is offering its no-commitment mobile plans for 0 € per month for the first four months. www.phonandroid.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The promotional offer is valid until October 4, 2026. www.phonandroid.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 350 GB 5G plan costs 0 € per month for the first four months, then 19.99 € per month. www.phonandroid.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 250 GB plan costs 0 € per month for the first four months, then 13.99 € per month. www.phonandroid.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 130 GB plan costs 0 € per month for the first four months, then 10.99 € per month. www.phonandroid.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 50 GB plan costs 0 € per month for the first four months, then 10.99 € per month. www.phonandroid.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] All plans include unlimited calls, SMS, and MMS. www.phonandroid.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 5G mobile plan offering 250 GB of data for 9.99 € per month operates on the SFR network. www.edcom.fr

Timeline

9 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources
France telecommunications: Fiber speeds and 5G deployment updates
French telecom updates show Orange leading in fiber speeds, Bouygues Telecom driving 5G site growth, and various operators like La Poste Mobile and NRJ Mobile launching new data plans.
12 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
La Poste Mobile offers four months free on 5G plans
La Poste Mobile is offering four months of free service on various no-commitment 5G mobile plans for new subscribers until October 4, 2026.
15 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Free launches unlimited 5G+ mobile plan in France
Free has launched a 5G+ mobile plan offering unlimited data in metropolitan France and 35 GB of roaming data in over 115 destinations for €9.99 per month with a Freebox Pop subscription.

Sources

ariase.com · bbox-mag.fr · business-et-finances.com · degroupnews.com · edcom.fr · frandroid.com · generation-nt.com · journaldufreenaute.fr · lebardegandi.net · m.elcorreo.com · monpetitforfait.com · phonandroid.com

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