5G rollout continues in France, tracked by ARCEP. This page presents the number of 5G sites providing a service, across three frequency bands (700 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 3.5 GHz), each offering a different trade-off between range and speed.

5G in figures

75 050
5G sites in service

sites

Données mises à jour : T1 2026 (période). Source : ARCEP — Mon réseau mobile — sites fournissant un service mobile. Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0.

5G sites over time

  • T2 202454 782 sites
  • T3 202456 950 sites
  • T4 202460 957 sites
  • T1 202564 012 sites
  • T2 202566 730 sites
  • T3 202569 253 sites
  • T4 202573 161 sites
  • T1 202675 050 sites

Données mises à jour : T1 2026 (période). Source : ARCEP — Mon réseau mobile — historique du déploiement 5G. Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0.

Les bandes de fréquences de la 5G

700 MHz

Grande portée, idéale en zones rurales et à l'intérieur des bâtiments. Débits plus modestes.

2,1 GHz

Bande de compromis entre portée et débit, souvent issue de la refarming de la 4G.

3,5 GHz

Cœur de la 5G : débits les plus élevés, mais portée plus courte, surtout en zones denses.

Methodology & sources

Figures come from the public open data of ARCEP and INSEE, aggregated at national level. Each block states its source, reference period and licence (Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0). Data is refreshed automatically with each new official release.

Frequently asked questions about 5G

How many 5G sites are there in France?+

France has 75 050 5G sites in service (source ARCEP "Mon réseau mobile", T1 2026).

How many 5G sites in France?+

The number of in-service 5G sites is shown in the key figures above.

What are the 5G frequency bands?+

French 5G mainly uses three bands: 700 MHz (good range), 2.1 GHz (trade-off), and 3.5 GHz (high speeds, shorter range).