-
Telecoms company Free set to launch prepaid mobile phone card in France
These SIM cards are popular with occasional phone users and second-home owners. We explain
-
Explained: what is the official France Identité app and can foreigners use it?
Health cards are to soon be included, the French prime minister recently announced
-
French-made hospital respirator revolutionises global healthcare
Cost-effective, open-source machine was developed during the Covid crisis and now aids patients worldwide
Is home in France eligible for fibre-optic internet?
How can I find out if I can get fibre-optic internet in my area? D.U.
The telecoms watchdog Arcep has set up a map where you can check this, at tinyurl.com/yg45fh4g.
It allows you to zoom in to see if connection to “superfast” fibre-optic broadband is possible yet.
A colour scheme shows generally how many properties are connectable in your area, but at the large scale you can even see your building.
There are alternative ways of viewing the map, which you can choose by clicking in the bottom right.
Send your queries about life in France by email to news@connexionfrance.com