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Free Mobile
Free Mobile is one of the main telecommunications operators in France, known for its competitive offers and subscriptions without a mandatory contractual period (sans engagement). The company, a subsidiary of the Iliad group, offers a simplified range of tariff plans adapted to different types of users.
Main Free Mobile subscriptions
The operator focuses on a simple structure of offers, available on the official Free Mobile website or through the authorized distributor Free Mobile France
- Forfait 2€: Includes 2 hours of calls, unlimited SMS/MMS and 50 MB of internet. For users who need more data, there is a “booster” option that adds unlimited calls and a generous gigabyte package (e.g. 20 GB) for a small additional fee.
- Série Free: An intermediate subscription ideal for students or users with moderate consumption. It offers a considerable volume of 4G/5G internet at a promotional price for the first 12 months, after which it automatically switches to the higher subscription.
= Forfait Free Max (or Free 5G): The company's top plan, offering unlimited 5G/5G+ internet in metropolitan France. It also includes unlimited calls and SMS, as well as a massive mobile data package for roaming in over 135 international destinations.
Benefits for Freebox subscribers
If you use the fixed fiber optic internet services [Free Freebox](https://www.free.fr/freebox), you benefit from significant discounts on mobile phone subscriptions:
= The €2 subscription becomes free.
- The top 5G subscription benefits from a substantial price reduction and offers completely unlimited data in France.
- With the Free Family program, families can associate multiple mobile lines at a reduced price on the same bill.
Network and Coverage
Free Mobile has intensively developed its own network infrastructure in France:
= 4G Coverage: Over 99% of the country's population.
- 5G/5G+ Coverage: Almost 95% of the population, owning the largest 5G network in France in terms of number of active sites.
Customer Management and Assistance
- Account Management: Users can manage their options, consumption and bills directly from the browser or through the dedicated application through the [Assistance Free](https://assistance.free.fr/articles/871) guide dedicated to accessing the subscriber space.
- Telephone Support: Customer service can be called free of charge from a Free line at 3244 or 1044 for new registrations and commercial information.
Sosh
Sosh is the low-cost and 100% digital brand of the incumbent French operator Orange. It was created specifically to compete with the aggressive offers of Free Mobile.
The great advantage of Sosh is that it gives you direct access to the Orange mobile network (officially recognized as the number 1 network in France for its quality and coverage), but at much lower prices and without a mandatory contractual period (sans engagement).
Sosh Subscription Offer
All subscriptions include unlimited calls, SMS and MMS in France and Europe. Their basic structure includes:
- Forfait Blocat / Standard (Small): A basic offer (for example, 2 hours of calls and a small data package, around 100 MB) ideal for minimal consumption.
- Medium/Large Range (Série Sosh): Packages with large volumes of 4G or 5G internet (such as 130 GB or 140 GB) at competitive prices. A generous part of this data can be used directly in roaming in Europe and the DOM.
Sosh vs. Free Mobile: How do you choose?
The choice between the two operators depends on your priorities in terms of signal and budget:
How does their digital service work?
- Quick order: The SIM card or eSIM profile is ordered exclusively from the official Sosh France website.
- MySosh application: It is the main tool through which you can activate your SIM card, buy additional internet options or download your bills.