ANFR authorises and records all mobile telephony masts in France. This page details the estate by operator and technology — a key indicator of mobile network density and quality. Figures aggregate authorised sites across all generations.

Authorised mast estate

72 472
Sites mobiles autorisés

ANFR · 01/07/2026

32 840
Orange

sites 4G

31 807
Bouygues Telecom

sites 4G

31 226
Free Mobile

sites 4G

30 805
SFR

sites 4G

Données mises à jour : 01/07/2026 (période). Source : ANFR — Observatoire du déploiement 2G/3G/4G/5G. Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0.

Breakdown by operator

  • Orange62 679 sites
  • Bouygues Telecom61 771 sites
  • SFR60 362 sites
  • Free Mobile37 792 sites

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 masts

How many mobile masts does France have?+

The total number of authorised mobile sites, across all generations, is shown in the key figures. A single physical site usually carries several technologies (2G to 5G).

How can I find the masts near me?+

ANFR provides the Cartoradio service to locate each site and the operators present. Our observatory presents national and per-operator aggregates.