France: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
France has four major mobile network operators: Orange, SFR, Bouygues, and Free Mobile. All three cellular generations—3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G—are commercially launched in the country. Roaming eSIMs typically connect via LTE bands B20 (800 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), and B7 (2600 MHz), with 5G service available on bands n78 (3.5 GHz) and n28 (700 MHz) where deployed.
Local carriers in France issue eSIMs, making digital activation available to both residents and visitors. Coverage extends across the major networks, though availability of specific bands and 5G may vary by region and operator.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free Mobile |
| Key travel bands | B20(800), B3(1800), B7(2600), n78(3.5GHz), n28(700) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Paris |
| Calling code | +33 |
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.