Best Home Internet (Box / Fibre) in France (2026)
Jules de Bruin
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Updated: June 2026 | Found helpful by 7 others
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Updated June 2026. Fibre (FTTH) now dominates home internet in France: 82% of all fixed broadband lines are FTTH (27.083 million subscriptions) and 94.2% of premises are fibre-covered (42.441 million), per ARCEP T4 2025. So fibre should be your default. The cheapest verified entry is the Free Freebox Révolution Light at EUR 29.99/mo for the first year (then EUR 39.99), with the Freebox Pop at EUR 39.99/mo and the symmetric Freebox Ultra at EUR 49.99/mo. Where fibre has not arrived, Orange 5G+ Home (EUR 42.99/mo, fixed wireless) is the stop-gap. Availability depends on your address, so run an éligibilité check first, and watch the engagement length and any frais de résiliation. The regulator ARCEP oversees the market.
Key takeaways
- Fibre dominates: 82% of fixed broadband lines are FTTH (27.083 million subscriptions) and 94.2% of premises are covered (42.441 million), per ARCEP T4 2025.
- Verified Freebox prices: Révolution Light EUR 29.99/mo (then 39.99, up to 1 Gbit/s), Pop EUR 39.99/mo (then 49.99, 5 Gbit/s shared), Ultra EUR 49.99/mo (then 59.99, 8 Gbit/s symmetric).
- No fibre yet? Orange 5G+ Home fixed wireless is EUR 42.99/mo, speed radio-dependent.
- Check éligibilité by address first on maconnexioninternet.arcep.fr; about 781,000 premises were still not FTTH-covered end-2025.
- Compare engagement (12 months) vs sans engagement; promo prices revert after 12 months. ARCEP regulates the market.
How do you check internet eligibility at your address?
Start with an éligibilité check. Enter your address on any provider's site or on the ARCEP maFibre map to see which technologies reach your building. It returns fibre (FTTH), VDSL, or ADSL, because the available débit depends entirely on the réseau wired to your address.
Two flats on the same street can differ: one may have fibre while the other is still on copper. Always confirm before subscribing.
Should you choose fibre or ADSL in France?
Choose fibre (FTTH) whenever your address is eligible. Fibre runs optical fibre to the home for high, near-symmetric débit and is the standard for new subscriptions. ADSL and VDSL run over the copper phone line, are slower, and weaken with distance from the exchange. Where fibre has not arrived, VDSL is the better copper option. France is gradually retiring the old copper réseau, so fibre is the long-term path.
Why availability beats the brochure
Which internet box should you choose in France?
The cards below lead with Free's Freebox tiers, which carry the prices we could verify, followed by Orange 5G+ Home for addresses without fibre. We then list B&YOU, RED by SFR, Sosh, and Nordnet by speed and positioning. Where a price could not be verified in June 2026 we say so rather than invent one. Promo prices revert after 12 months; verify the current offer on each official site after your éligibilité check.
Free Freebox Révolution Light
Entry FTTH fibre, sans engagement, up to 1 Gbit/s down and 900 Mbit/s up. EUR 29.99/mo for the first year, then EUR 39.99.
Why we recommend it: At EUR 29.99/mo promo and sans engagement, it is the cheapest verified fibre entry point and the lowest-risk first box.
Best for: Newcomers who want the lowest-cost verified fibre with no commitment.
Pros
- +EUR 29.99/mo for the first year (then EUR 39.99)
- +Sans engagement
- +FTTH up to 1 Gbit/s down
Cons
- −Slower than the Pop or Ultra tiers
- −Fibre availability depends on address
- FTTH up to 1 Gbit/s down / 900 Mbit/s up
- Sans engagement
- EUR 29.99/mo promo for 12 months, then EUR 39.99
Free Freebox Pop
Balanced FTTH with TV, up to 5 Gbit/s shared down and 900 Mbit/s up. EUR 39.99/mo for the first year, then EUR 49.99.
Why we recommend it: The Pop pairs 5 Gbit/s shared fibre with TV for EUR 39.99/mo promo, the best balance of speed, features, and price.
Best for: Most households wanting a strong speed-and-TV balance at a fair price.
Pros
- +EUR 39.99/mo for the first year (then EUR 49.99)
- +Up to 5 Gbit/s shared down
- +TV included
Cons
- −Download speed is shared, not symmetric
- −Fibre availability depends on address
- FTTH up to 5 Gbit/s shared down / 900 Mbit/s up
- TV included
- EUR 39.99/mo promo for 12 months, then EUR 49.99
Free Freebox Ultra
Top symmetric fibre, up to 8 Gbit/s symmetric. EUR 49.99/mo for the first year, then EUR 59.99.
Why we recommend it: The Ultra delivers the best verified symmetric speed at 8 Gbit/s, ideal for heavy uploads and large households.
Best for: Heavy uploaders, large households, and home offices needing symmetric speed.
Pros
- +EUR 49.99/mo for the first year (then EUR 59.99)
- +Up to 8 Gbit/s symmetric
- +Best verified symmetric speed
Cons
- −Priciest Freebox tier
- −Fibre availability depends on address
- FTTH up to 8 Gbit/s symmetric
- Best symmetric speed verified
- EUR 49.99/mo promo for 12 months, then EUR 59.99
More on the provider: Free.
Orange 5G+ Home
Fixed-wireless 5G home internet for addresses without fibre. EUR 42.99/mo, with real-world speed dependent on radio conditions.
Why we recommend it: Use 5G+ Home when fibre is unavailable or while you wait for FTTH; it gives a usable connection with no wired line.
Best for: Addresses where fibre is unavailable or while waiting for FTTH to arrive.
Pros
- +EUR 42.99/mo, no wired line needed
- +Works where fibre has not arrived
- +On Orange's network
Cons
- −Speed is radio-dependent, not guaranteed
- −Not a replacement for FTTH long-term
- Fixed-wireless 5G, no fibre socket required
- EUR 42.99/mo
- Speed depends on radio conditions
More on the provider: Orange.
B&YOU Pure fibre
No-frills fibre with no TV or phone, up to 2 Gbit/s down and 900 Mbit/s up. Pure fibre Plus reaches up to 8 Gbit/s down. Price not verified in June 2026.
Why we recommend it: B&YOU Pure fibre strips out TV and phone for a lean, internet-only box, a strong fit for streamers who want raw speed.
Best for: Streamers who want raw internet-only speed without TV or a landline.
Pros
- +Up to 2 Gbit/s down (Plus up to 8 Gbit/s)
- +No-frills, no TV or phone
Cons
- −Price not verified (check official site)
- −No TV or landline included
- FTTH up to 2 Gbit/s down / 900 Mbit/s up
- Pure fibre Plus up to 8 Gbit/s down
- Price not verified, check bouyguestelecom.fr
More on the provider: Bouygues Telecom.
RED by SFR Box fibre
Sans engagement fibre, usually aggressively priced, up to 2 Gbit/s shared down. Price not verified in June 2026.
Why we recommend it: RED's box is sans engagement and usually runs aggressive promos, so it suits bargain hunters who want flexibility.
Best for: Bargain hunters who value no commitment and frequent aggressive promos.
Pros
- +Sans engagement
- +Up to 2 Gbit/s shared down
Cons
- −Price not verified (check official site)
- −Download speed is shared
- FTTH up to 2 Gbit/s shared down
- Sans engagement, usually aggressive pricing
- Price not verified, check sfr.fr
More on the provider: SFR.
Sosh Boîte fibre
Orange/Livebox-based entry fibre on Orange's réseau, sans engagement. Price not verified in June 2026.
Why we recommend it: Sosh runs on Orange's réseau without a commitment, a low-fuss way to get Orange-grade coverage on an entry plan.
Best for: People who want Orange-grade coverage without a commitment, on an online-only entry plan.
Pros
- +Orange/Livebox réseau
- +Sans engagement, entry fibre
Cons
- −Price not verified (check official site)
- −Online-only support
- Orange/Livebox-based entry fibre
- Sans engagement
- Price not verified, check sosh.fr
Nordnet neosat (satellite)
Satellite internet up to 200 Mb/s for poorly served areas with no fibre or fixed wireless. Last-resort option; price not verified in June 2026.
Why we recommend it: When neither fibre nor 5G reaches you, neosat satellite is the last-resort way to get broadband-class speed in remote areas.
Best for: Remote, poorly served addresses with no fibre and no usable 5G.
Pros
- +Up to 200 Mb/s where nothing else reaches
- +Works in poorly served areas
Cons
- −Price not verified (check official site)
- −Last-resort: higher latency than fibre
- Satellite up to 200 Mb/s
- Last-resort for poorly served areas
- Price not verified, check nordnet.com
Verified box prices & speeds (as of June 2026)
| Box | Price | Speed / type |
|---|---|---|
| Free Freebox Révolution Light | EUR 29.99/mo for 1 yr, then EUR 39.99 | Up to 1 Gbit/s down / 900 Mbit/s up (FTTH), sans engagement |
| Free Freebox Pop | EUR 39.99/mo for 1 yr, then EUR 49.99 | Up to 5 Gbit/s shared down / 900 Mbit/s up, with TV |
| Free Freebox Ultra | EUR 49.99/mo for 1 yr, then EUR 59.99 | Up to 8 Gbit/s symmetric (best verified symmetric) |
| Orange 5G+ Home | EUR 42.99/mo | Fixed wireless, speed radio-dependent |
| B&YOU Pure fibre | Price not verified | Up to 2 Gbit/s down / 900 Mbit/s up (Plus up to 8 Gbit/s down), no TV/phone |
| RED by SFR Box fibre | Price not verified | Up to 2 Gbit/s shared, sans engagement, usually aggressive |
| Sosh Boîte fibre | Price not verified | Orange/Livebox-based entry fibre, sans engagement |
| Nordnet neosat (satellite) | Price not verified | Satellite up to 200 Mb/s, last-resort for poorly served areas |
Operator pages and ARCEP T4 2025, June 2026. Promo prices revert after 12 months.
Setup checklist before you subscribe
- Check your address on Ma connexion internet / the ARCEP fibre map (maconnexioninternet.arcep.fr) first.
- Confirm what you have: FTTH vs THD câble vs xDSL.
- Check whether a technician install is needed (a new fibre socket usually requires one).
- Compare the promo price against the post-promo price after 12 months.
- Check setup fees and cancellation (résiliation) fees.
Glossary: FTTH = fibre to the home; THD = très haut débit (high-speed, often cable); xDSL = copper-line broadband (ADSL/VDSL); raccordable = your address can be connected to fibre; box 4G/5G = fixed-wireless internet over the mobile network; RIP= réseau d'initiative publique, a locally backed fibre network.
What about engagement, frais de résiliation, and your rights?
Read the engagement before you subscribe. Plans are either avec engagement (a 12-month commitment) or sans engagement. Under engagement, leaving early can trigger frais de résiliation, though legitimate reasons can waive them. Free's Freebox plans are typically sans engagement, while Orange, SFR, and Bouygues mix both. New providers often reimburse part of your old contract's exit costs.
The market is regulated by ARCEP. If a dispute is unresolved with your provider, you can escalate for free to the Médiateur des communications électroniques.
Sources: ARCEP and the Médiateur des communications électroniques, June 2026. Plan structures and availability change; verify the current offer and your éligibilité on each provider's official site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you check fibre eligibility for your address in France?
Run an éligibilité (eligibility) check by entering your address on any provider's site or on ARCEP's maFibre map. It returns the technologies available at your address, fibre (FTTH), VDSL, or ADSL, because availability depends on the réseau wired to your building.
What is the difference between fibre and ADSL in France?
Fibre (FTTH) runs optical fibre to your home for high, symmetric débit. ADSL and VDSL run over the copper phone line and are slower, especially far from the exchange. Choose fibre when your address is eligible; ADSL or VDSL is the fallback where fibre has not arrived.
Do French internet plans require a contract commitment?
It varies. Some boxes are sold avec engagement (12 months), and others sans engagement (no commitment). Free's Freebox plans are typically sans engagement, while Orange, SFR, and Bouygues mix both. Always read the engagement length and any frais de résiliation before subscribing.
How long does it take to install a fibre box in France?
After you subscribe and pass the éligibilité check, a technician usually installs fibre within one to three weeks. ADSL boxes that reuse an existing line can be self-installed faster. Timing depends on your provider, your building's réseau, and whether the fibre socket already exists.
How do you cancel a French internet box and avoid fees?
Send a résiliation request to your provider, usually by letter or in-app. If you are sans engagement, there is no penalty. Under engagement, you may owe frais de résiliation unless you qualify for a legitimate reason. New providers often reimburse part of your old contract's costs.