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4 operator(s) with LTE and 4 operator(s) with 5G NR on record for France. A band listed here means the operator is recorded as using it — it does not mean nationwide coverage.

Operators & bands

OperatorLTE bands (frequency · VoLTE · launch) 5G NR bands (frequency · SA/NSA · launch)
BouyguesB1 (2100 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jul 2017
B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Sep 2013
B7 (2600 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jul 2013
B20 (800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jun 2013
B28 (700 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jul 2017		n1 (2100 MHz) — NSA; launched Dec 2020; DSS
n78 (3500 MHz) — NSA; launched Dec 2020
FreeB1 (2100 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Aug 2021
B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Oct 2015
B7 (2600 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Sep 2013
B28 (700 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Aug 2016		n28 (700 MHz) — NSA; launched Dec 2020; DSS
n78 (3500 MHz) — SA; launched Sep 2024; NSA since Dec 2020
OrangeB1 (2100 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Sep 2017
B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched May 2016
B7 (2600 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Nov 2012
B20 (800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jul 2013
B28 (700 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Apr 2016		n1 (2100 MHz) — NSA; launched Dec 2020; DSS
n78 (3500 MHz) — SA; launched Mar 2025; NSA since Dec 2020
SFRB1 (2100 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Aug 2017
B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jan 2016
B7 (2600 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched May 2013
B20 (800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jun 2013
B28 (700 MHz) — VoLTE: yes		n1 (2100 MHz) — NSA; launched Nov 2020; DSS
n78 (3500 MHz) — NSA; launched Nov 2020

Band numbers link to their definitions. "VoLTE: yes" is shown only where the source records it; blank means not stated in the source. "SA" = standalone 5G, "NSA" = non-standalone (needs LTE).

2G / 3G shutdowns

OperatorNetworkShutdown dateStatus (as of 2026-11-08)
SFR2G2026-12Scheduled
Bouygues Telecom2G2026-12-31Scheduled
Orange France2G2026-12-31Scheduled
Orange France3G2028-12-31Scheduled
Bouygues Telecom3G2029-12-31Scheduled

Note — SFR (2G): Verified entry from report §4.1 (year and month only); the Onomondo table has no row for SFR; Orange/Bouygues 2G 2026-12 and Onomondo's 2026-12-31 are the same month, already covered, not repeated.

Source: Onomondo 2G/3G Sunset. Operators sometimes delay shutdowns, sometimes with only a few months' notice — confirm with the operator.

eSIM options for France

PlanProviderPriceDataValidityChecked
Eurolink Unlimited 3 daysAiraloEUR 10.5Unlimited3 days2026-09-23
Eurolink Unlimited 15 daysAiraloEUR 44Unlimited15 days2026-09-23
Eurolink Unlimited 30 daysAiraloEUR 64Unlimited30 days2026-09-23
Discover 10GBAiraloUSD 6110 GB180 days2026-07-18
Europe Unlimited 3 daysHolaflyUSD 11.9Unlimited3 days2026-09-20
Europe Unlimited 5 daysHolaflyUSD 20.5Unlimited5 days2026-09-20
Europe Unlimited 7 daysHolaflyUSD 27.5Unlimited7 days2026-09-20
Europe Unlimited 10 daysHolaflyUSD 36.5Unlimited10 days2026-09-20
Europe Unlimited 15 daysHolaflyUSD 50.5Unlimited15 days2026-09-20
Europe Unlimited 30 daysHolaflyUSD 73.9Unlimited30 days2026-09-20
Monthly Plans UnlimitedHolaflyUSD 64.9Unlimited30 days2026-09-20
Monthly Plans 25GBHolaflyUSD 49.925 GB30 days2026-09-20
Europe Regional 10GBNomadUSD 2310 GB30 days2026-11-03
Europe Regional 50GBNomadUSD 3550 GB30 days2026-11-03
Europe 3GBUbigiEUR 73 GB30 days2026-10-22
Europe 10GB 7 daysUbigiEUR 1210 GB7 days2026-10-22
Europe 10GB 30 daysUbigiEUR 1510 GB30 days2026-10-22
Europe 50GBUbigiEUR 5450 GB30 days2026-10-22
Europe Unlimited 7 daysUbigiEUR 23Unlimited7 days2026-10-22
Europe Unlimited 15 daysUbigiEUR 35Unlimited15 days2026-10-22
Europe Unlimited 30 daysUbigiEUR 62Unlimited30 days2026-10-22
Global 20GBUbigiUSD 4420 GB30 days2026-10-22
Europe 1GBGigSkyUSD 6.991 GB7 days2026-11-07
Europe 3GBGigSkyUSD 8.493 GB15 days2026-11-07
Europe 10GBGigSkyUSD 22.9910 GB30 days2026-11-07
Europe/US Unlimited 7 daysGigSkyUSD 24.49Unlimited7 days2026-11-07
Europe 100GBGigSkyUSD 153.89100 GB180 days2026-11-07
Europe 5GBSimOptionsUSD 14.95 GB15 days2026-07
Orange Holiday Zen 20GBSimOptionsUSD 28.920 GB31 days2026-07
Orange Holiday Europe 100GBSimOptionsUSD 55.9100 GB31 days2026-07

Prices as of the check date shown; checkout price prevails. Full comparison, providers and the affiliate disclosure: eSIM comparison.

Will my phone work here?

Compare the bands above with the bands your phone supports. If your phone lacks a band an operator uses, you may get no signal — or no 5G — on that network. Also check whether your phone supports eSIM on the Devices page, and dial *#06# to see whether an EID (eSIM identifier) is shown.

Sources

Checked 2026-11-08. Deployment data is adapted from Wikipedia lists (CC BY-SA 4.0); see Sources & updates for the full licence note.