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IoT connectivity in France
France is one of Europe's most active IoT markets, with four national operators (Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free) and advanced LTE-M rollout for alarms and connected industry. 3G shutdown in progress between 2025 and 2028. NB-IoT mostly on Orange's network.
Accessible operators
- Orange
- SFR
- Bouygues
- Free
Available technologies
2G4G5GLTE-MNB-IoT
Typical use cases
- Alarms and monitoring stations (LTE-M is dominant)
- Linky smart metering and water
- European cross-border logistics
- EV chargers on highways and in cities
- Mobility and shared vehicles
Caveats and regulatory considerations
- 3G shutdown in progress — 3G-only devices will stop working between 2025 and 2028
- LTE-M is the preferred tech for alarms; check that your device supports the mode
- ARCEP does not restrict permanent IoT roaming
Validate specific coverage in France
Tell us which devices and where they'll go. We confirm coverage by postal code and operator within 24 hours.
Deployment in mind?
Request the SIM Test Kit to validate coverage in the field, or tell us about your use case in France.