# French telecommunications service connectivity issues

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-telecommunications-service-connectivity-issues
> Updated: 2026-09-01T12:55:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Users of French telecommunications services, specifically Orange and Bouygues, have reported various technical issues affecting internet and TV decoder connectivity.

For Orange customers, problems include a blinking white light on the Livebox 5, which may indicate synchronization or software updates, and the ‘L11-13’ error code. The latter signifies a communication failure between the TV decoder and the Livebox, often caused by faulty Ethernet cables or powerline adapter issues. Additionally, the ‘s01-06’ error code has been identified as a loss of connection between the Livebox and the decoder.

Bouygues users have encountered the ‘F3411’ error code, indicating reception problems between the Bbox and the TV decoder. Potential causes for these disruptions include damaged or oxidized Ethernet cables, unstable power supplies, or overheating due to insufficient ventilation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Bouygues and Orange TV decoder error codes explained

French telecom users facing Bouygues F3411 or Orange s01-06 error codes can troubleshoot connectivity issues by checking cables, power stability, and device ventilation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bouygues-and-orange-tv-decoder-error-codes-explained

### 2026-08-25: Orange Livebox troubleshooting for connection and error codes

Troubleshooting guides for Orange Livebox 5 users address blinking white lights and the L11-13 TV decoder error through connection checks and sequenced restarts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orange-livebox-troubleshooting-for-connection-and-error-codes

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