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How did your internet provider score in new service ranking in France?

Ratings were based on reliability of service and customer satisfaction levels

French senator proposes law change to improve fibre optic rollout

The French state should be responsible for connecting homes to the fibre optic network, not private companies, says senator Patrick Chaize

Millions of French homes cannot access high-speed internet, says study

We look at the worst affected areas and what you can do to boost your internet connection

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Starlink satellites bring Wi-Fi to rural France

SpaceX’s Starlink has proved controversial since its launch in France, but its satellite internet services could be a solution in rural areas with little access to broadband

Customers unhappy with mobile and fibre after fast roll-out in France

High-speed internet access has improved but customers are complaining about poor quality service and shoddy installation

French villagers beat off Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite base station

The locals found out by accident that the station had been approved in their village near the Unesco site Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy

How can I find the internet speed potential of our home in France?

A new online tool lets you search the search the internet speed for any property in the country

Who wants faster broadband in their French home?

Who doesn’t?

Where internet broadband speed is best in France

Reader question: Which departments or areas in France have the best broadband coverage? I am planning to move house and I need to have a fast connection.

Pitfalls ‘ignored’ in rush to launch 5G in France

Superfast 5G mobile internet arrives in France this year, with the first frequencies being sold in April in an auction that is expected to bring in €2.7billion in fees for the state.

€242m aid to end France’s web blackspots

Ten departments are being targeted with €242million aid to end web blackspots and give 4.7million homes high-speed internet.

€242m to boost internet speed in 10 French departments

Prime Minister has promised nationwide access to very high-speed broadband by 2022

Getting fibre broadband at my French home complicated

I am keen to get fibre broadband as soon as possible but there seem to be obstacles in my way! I am told Orange is installing fibre in my road but that I cannot get access using my existing supplier. A friend lives in an apartment and has been told she cannot use the company of her choice. It seems unnecessarily complicated – can you give some insight? I.F.

Broadband

How did your internet provider score in new service ranking in France?

French senator proposes law change to improve fibre optic rollout

Millions of French homes cannot access high-speed internet, says study

Starlink satellites bring Wi-Fi to rural France

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