We have been in France for more than a year. I have changed at least 2 times of my sim card with different service provider in France.
So what is the best Sim Card to use in France?
First most, in order to have a Post Paid Mobile Plan in France, you will need to have a French Bank account set up as the payments will be deducted directly from your bank.
4 Main Telecommunication Provider
In France, there are 4 main service provider.
And competition are usually fierce among these providers. Somehow, Orange did not provide the best rates as compared to the rest.
Updates:
From June 15 onwards, data roam charges will be removed. You will be able to use your mobile plans as per how you use it at home. Please read your provider’s package specification for more information.
Cheapest Sim Card:
Free.fr
This is a plan for one that just want a mobile line.
Suitable for Users
- You just want to hold a mobile line
Package
2 hours of calls
- To the mobile and fixed stations of metropolitan France
- To mobile and fixed international (to mobile worms from the United States, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, China, DOM and fixed wires of 100 destinations)
- From Europe and DOM (to fixed and mobile France metropolitan, Europe and DOM)
Unlimited SMS
- In metropolitan France and to DOM
- From Europe and DOM (to metropolitan France, Europe and DOM)
Unlimited MMS
- in France
- From Europe and DOM (to metropolitan France, Europe and DOM)
Unlimited FreeWiFi in Metropolitan France
Internet: 50Mo / month in Metropolitan France + 50Mo / month from Europe and DOM (0,05 € / Mo beyond)
Most Valued Data Sim Card:
Free.fr
Free.fr provides the most valued data plan in France.
- 100GB in France
- 25GB from Europe (Excluding Switzerland)
Suitable for Users
Package
Unlimited Calls
- To the mobile and fixed stations of metropolitan France
- To mobile and fixed international (to mobile worms from the United States, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, China, DOM and fixed wires of 100 destinations)
- From Europe and DOM (to fixed and mobile France metropolitan, Europe and DOM)
Unlimited SMS
- In metropolitan France and to DOM
- From Europe and DOM (to metropolitan France, Europe and DOM)
Unlimited MMS
- in France
- From Europe and DOM (to metropolitan France, Europe and DOM)
Unlimited FreeWiFi in Metropolitan France
Internet: 100 GB / month in Metropolitan France
From abroad & DOM , all year round:
- Unlimited calls, SMS, MMS
From Europe and DOM (to fixed and mobile Europe, DOM and metropolitan France) - From the United States, South Africa, Australia, Canada, Israel and New Zealand (to the fixed and mobile countries of the same country and metropolitan France)
Internet 25 GB / month from Europe, DOM, USA, South Africa, Australia, Canada, Israel and New Zealand (in 3G) (beyond: 0.009 € / Mo from Europe, For other countries)
Best Travel Data Sim Card
Red By SFR
Red By Sfr provides the best Travel data Sim Card plan in France and Europe including Switzerland.
- 15GB in France
- 15GB from Europe (Including Switzerland)
Suitable for Users
- data usage less than 15GB per month
- travels around Europe and also travel to Switzerland
Package
Unlimited Calls
- Unlimited calls 7/7 to all mobiles and landlines in mainland France and DOM (except Mayotte).3h maximum per call, cut off beyond.
- Unlimited calls from Europe (excluding Metropolitan France) / DOM / USA and Canada included:
To fixed and mobile stations in metropolitan France, Europe / DOM / USA and Canada
Except special numbers, services and calls from boxes.
2 hours maximum per call, then cut off. Limited to 200 different recipients per month.
Unlimited SMS & MMS
- SMS, MMS unlimited 24/24 in France to all operators in France Metropolitan
- SMS, MMS unlimited 24/24 from Europe, DOM, USA and Canada
To the mobiles of metropolitan France Europe / DOM / USA and Canada
Off SMS / MMS and SMS / MMS chat.
Internet: 15 GB / month in Metropolitan France
Internet 15 GB / month from Europe, DOM, USA, Switzerland
Cheapest Data Sim Card
Red By SFR
Red By Sfr provides the cheapest data Sim Card plan in France and Europe including Switzerland.
- 5GB in France
- 3GB from Europe (Including Switzerland)
Suitable for Users
- data usage less than 5GB per month
- travels around Europe and use less than 3GB per Month
- This offer is valid till 21 August 2017.
Offer Expired After 21 Aug
Package
Unlimited Calls
- Unlimited calls 7/7 to all mobiles and landlines in mainland France and DOM (except Mayotte).3h maximum per call, cut off beyond.
- Unlimited calls from Europe (excluding Metropolitan France) / DOM / USA and Canada included:
To fixed and mobile stations in metropolitan France, Europe / DOM / USA and Canada
Except special numbers, services and calls from boxes.
2 hours maximum per call, then cut off. Limited to 200 different recipients per month.
Unlimited SMS & MMS
- SMS, MMS unlimited 24/24 in France to all operators in France Metropolitan
- SMS, MMS unlimited 24/24 from Europe, DOM, USA and Canada
To the mobiles of metropolitan France Europe / DOM / USA and Canada
Off SMS / MMS and SMS / MMS chat.
- in France
- From Europe and DOM (to metropolitan France, Europe and DOM)
Internet: 15 GB / month in Metropolitan France
Internet 15 GB / month from Europe, DOM, USA, Switzerland