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Best cell phone service in France
Who has the best cell phone service? It depends on exactly where you are. Sogudo lets you compare Orange, Bouygues, Free, SFR coverage at your own address - on a free map built from real antenna data - so you can see who actually has the best cell service in your area, not just nationwide averages.
The networks behind the map
What every operator in France actually runs, counted from the same antenna data the maps are built on.
Operators compared
| Operator | Sites | 2G | 3G | 4G | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORANGE | 33,876 | 15,421 | 30,813 | 33,817 | 18,583 |
| BOUYGUES | 31,891 | 19,131 | 29,917 | 31,758 | 18,873 |
| FREE | 31,248 | — | 6,570 | 31,215 | 23,210 |
| SFR | 30,844 | 20,639 | 29,542 | 30,780 | 16,876 |
Shared networks
- ORANGE: another sharing arrangement with multi-opérateurs (Orange/SFR/Bouygues/Free)
- BOUYGUES: a national roaming agreement plus RAN sharing with SFRlow-density areas covered by the Bouygues Telecom–SFR shared network ('Crozon' agreement)
- BOUYGUES: another sharing arrangement with multi-opérateurs (Orange/SFR/Bouygues/Free)
- FREE: a national roaming agreement with ORANGE2G/3G areas outside Free Mobile's own network (national roaming on Orange until end 2028)
- FREE: another sharing arrangement with multi-opérateurs (Orange/SFR/Bouygues/Free)
- SFR: a national roaming agreement plus RAN sharing with BOUYGUESlow-density areas covered by the SFR–Bouygues Telecom shared network ('Crozon' agreement)
- SFR: another sharing arrangement with multi-opérateurs (Orange/SFR/Bouygues/Free)
Where 3G stands
- ORANGE plans to shut down its 3G network in December 2028.
- BOUYGUES plans to shut down its 3G network in December 2029.
- FREE has announced the shutdown of its 3G network.
- SFR plans to shut down its 3G network in December 2028.
Compare operators
Open an operator to see its coverage map and compare 4G and 5G areas at your address.
Which network has the best coverage near you?
There is no single best network at country level - coverage changes from street to street. One operator leads in the countryside, another in the city. The only answer that matters is yours: search your address above and compare them all at the exact place where you live, work or travel.
Frequently asked questions about cell phone service in France
Who has the best cell phone service?
There's no nationwide winner - it depends on your address. Compare Orange, Bouygues, Free, SFR on Sogudo at your exact location to see who has the best coverage for you.
How many mobile operators are in France?
France has 4 mobile operators mapped on Sogudo: Orange, Bouygues, Free, SFR.
Is 5G available in France?
Selected operators in France have started rolling out 5G in major urban areas. Switch the map to 5G to see covered zones.
How do I compare operators in France?
Pick any operator from the list, then switch operators on the map to compare coverage at the same address.
Is the coverage map up to date?
The map is regenerated monthly from public mobile-antenna data. Sogudo is fully independent and not affiliated with any operator.