Operators deploy a large estate of mobile masts in France. This page details it by operator and technology — a key indicator of mobile network density and quality — from ARCEP data. Figures aggregate sites providing a service across all generations.

Mobile site estate

127 261
Mobile sites

ARCEP · T1 2026

33 004
Orange

sites 4G

30 394
SFR

sites 4G

30 546
Bouygues Telecom

sites 4G

30 614
Free Mobile

sites 4G

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

Breakdown by operator

  • SFR98 116 sites
  • Bouygues Telecom97 026 sites
  • Orange95 783 sites
  • Free Mobile60 154 sites

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 masts

How many mobile masts does France have?+

The total number of 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.