Mobile plans and home internet in France
French mobile plans are absurdly cheap by US standards: 20 GB for the price of a sandwich. Here's who to sign with, and how to stay connected before your French SIM exists.
Updated July 17, 2026
Before your French number
eSIM with French data in two taps, before you've landed. Bridges the gap until you have a bank account for a real plan.
Mobile carriers
You'll usually need a French bank account (RIB) to subscribe. All of these are no-commitment monthly plans unless noted.
The price disruptor: generous data for a few euros, managed entirely online. The default answer for most arrivals.
Orange's online brand: the best network in a no-frills monthly plan. Worth a few euros more outside big cities.
Solid network with frequent promo bundles, and B&You online plans without commitment.
The premium carrier with the best coverage and in-store service in English-friendly areas. You pay for the hand-holding.
Home internet
Fiber is widespread and fast. Same brands as mobile; bundling saves a little.
Aggressively priced fiber boxes with no commitment options. Setup is self-service.
The reliable choice, especially where fiber rollout is patchy. English customer service line available.
Fiber boxes with aggressive first-year promo pricing, plus a discount when paired with a Bouygues mobile plan. Check what the price becomes after the promo period.