Freebox
Freebox is Free's home-internet box line, spanning no-commitment fibre offers from the €24.99 flat Pop S up to the 8 Gbit/s symmetric Ultra.
Freebox operates in the French Home Internet segment.
Freebox: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Home-internet box line
- Operator
- Free
- Technology
- FTTH fibre and ADSL
- Revolution Light
- €24.99 then €29.99 (1 Gbit/s, WiFi 5); comparison-site reading, may be withdrawn
- Commitment and fees
- No commitment on any Freebox; €49 setup (€0 on Ultra range), €69 closure fee
- Fixed IP
- Fixed IPv4 included on every Freebox; full-stack on request
- Market context (FTTH share)
- FTTH is 82% of fixed lines (ARCEP T4 2025)
- Regulator
- ARCEP
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
What do users say about Freebox?
What users praise
- Very competitive pricing, often cheaper than rivals
- Very fast fibre and multi-gigabit plans
- No or low commitment
- Strong Wi-Fi 6/7 boxes
- Best value for power users
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- Fixed IPv4 included on every Freebox
- Fastest consumer fibre speeds
- High upload speeds
- Great for heavy streaming, gaming and downloads
- Modern equipment
Where users see trade-offs
- Customer service can be inconsistent
- Digital-first support, less responsive in person
- Installation and support can vary by area
How Freebox compares
Freebox is NOT the same as Orange's Livebox or Bouygues Telecom's Bbox. Freebox is the home-internet box sold by Free, while Livebox and Bbox are the competing boxes from Orange and Bouygues Telecom respectively.
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Freebox: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freebox?
Freebox is Free's home-internet box line, ranging from the Pop S at €24.99 flat to the 8 Gbit/s symmetric Ultra at €49.99 then €59.99, all without commitment, as of 2026-10.
Is Freebox the same as Livebox or Bbox?
Freebox is Free's box and is distinct from Orange's Livebox and Bouygues Telecom's Bbox, which are competing home-internet boxes.
Which Freebox is the fastest?
Freebox Ultra and Freebox Ultra Essentiel are the fastest in the range at 8 Gbit/s symmetric. Ultra Essentiel costs €39.99 then €49.99 and Ultra €49.99 then €59.99, as of 2026-10. Over 24 months, Ultra Essentiel (€1,079.76) is the cheapest 8 Gbit/s symmetric plan in France.
Does Freebox include a fixed IP address?
Yes. Freebox includes a fixed IPv4 address on every box, with full-stack available on request in the subscriber console. That makes Freebox, especially the €24.99 flat Pop S, the usual pick for gamers and home servers in France.
Is Free's customer service good in France?
Free (Freebox) is praised for very fast fibre at low prices, but its customer service draws the most mixed reviews of the major French ISPs: it is digital-first and can be less responsive in person, and installation experience varies by area. If hands-on support matters more than price, Orange rates higher for service; if speed and value matter most, Free is a strong pick.
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