According to annual report of the Fédération Française des Télécoms (FFT), an association that brings together electronic communications operators in France, France offers some of the lowest fixed and mobile prices in Europe — “almost twice as cheap as in the UK or Germany,” according to the FFT.
The average mobile plan price in France is approximately €14 per month, with the latest 2025 benchmark showing an all-time low of €9.84 per month. High-data 5G offers of 100 GB or more typically cost around €13.50 per month, while comparable plans in Germany or the United Kingdom are significantly more expensive, generally ranging from €25 to €30 per month.
These gaps reflect intense market competition, aggressive low-cost strategies, and high customer demand for data packages.
However, the landscape is far from uniform. Price wars have intensified the contrast between ultra-cheap low-cost offers and more premium subscriptions from major operators.
Entry-level offers can cost €6–€10/month, while full-feature plans with large data and extra services often exceed €20/month.
According to the report, operators continue to “invest massively in network capacity and technological transformation, to keep pace with evolving uses and ensure security.” Investment last year by the French operators was €12.2b, massively exceeding the total carried out by other infrastructure operators in France (rail, road and electricity). The level of cover for fibre and 5G is also amongst the best in Europe.
The French mobile market is structured around four major operators - Orange, the largest, plus SFR, Bouygues Telecom, and Free Mobile. They are supported by a wide ecosystem of low-cost sub-brands such as Sosh, B&You, RED, and Free’s Special Series offers. Alongside them, numerous companies sell services under their own brand using the network of a licenced operator, such as Prixtel, Cdiscount Mobile, and Auchan Telecom.
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