French mobile coverage relies on sites deployed by the four operators (Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile) and authorised by ANFR. This page tracks the number of sites by generation (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) and by operator, with filters to refine the analysis. 4G is currently the most widely deployed generation, while 5G continues to ramp up.

Authorised mobile sites in France

37 828
Sites 2G

sites

54 742
Sites 3G

sites

72 283
Sites 4G

sites

55 622
Sites 5G

49 460 in service

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

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Breakdown by generation

  • 2G37 828 sites
  • 3G54 742 sites
  • 4G72 283 sites
  • 5G49 460 in service55 622 sites

Breakdown by operator (4G)

  • Orange32 840 sites
  • Bouygues Telecom31 807 sites
  • Free Mobile31 226 sites
  • SFR30 805 sites

Frequently asked questions about mobile coverage

Which operator has the most mobile sites in France?+

According to the latest ANFR data, Orange has the largest number of 4G sites in mainland France, followed by Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile and SFR. The detailed ranking is shown above.

What is the difference between an authorised and an in-service site?+

An 'authorised' site has ANFR approval to transmit; an 'in-service' site is actually transmitting. The gap corresponds to recently authorised sites not yet activated.

How many 5G sites are there in France?+

The number of authorised 5G sites is shown in the key figures above, with the share actually in service. The breakdown by frequency band is in our 5G report.