5G rollout continues in France, authorised and tracked by ANFR. This page presents the number of 5G sites authorised and actually in 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

55 622
Sites 5G autorisés

sites

49 460
Sites 5G en service

Données mises à jour : 01/07/2026 (période). Source : ANFR — Observatoire du déploiement 2G/3G/4G/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 ANFR, 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 in France?+

The number of 5G sites authorised by ANFR, and the share actually in service, are 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).