France
FranceFR
PLMN ID · 20816
Technology
3G · 4G on this network
Record
Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
- Free Mobile
- Operator
- Iliad
- Country
- France(FR)
- Region
- Europe
- Dialling code
- —
- Mobile Country Code
- All 49 networks on MCC 208
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
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- TADIG code
- —
- Technologies
- 3G · 4G5 bands on file
- VoLTE (4G calling)
- UnknownTell us
- Wi-Fi calling
- UnknownTell us
- Video calling
- UnknownTell us
- VoNR (5G calling)
- UnknownTell us
- Status
- Live
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Cell towers
Last measured 2026-09-16
2,660
Cells
314
Location areas
24,409
Measurements
2019
First measured
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About Free Mobile
Iliad Free Mobile, identified by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) 208 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 16, is a significant player in the French mobile telecommunications market. As a subsidiary of the Iliad Group, Free Mobile disrupted the established landscape by offering competitively priced plans with generous data allowances. Launched in January 2012, Free Mobile quickly gained popularity by challenging the dominance of Orange, SFR, and Bouygues Telecom. Their entry into the market spurred price wars and increased data offerings across the board, making mobile internet more accessible for consumers throughout France. Users frequently compare Free Mobile regarding data speeds, coverage and pricing with the likes of Orange, or SFR. Free Mobile's network infrastructure covers a substantial portion of France, and they continue to invest in expanding their 4G and 5G capabilities. Similar to other mobile networks in Europe, Free Mobile utilizes various frequency bands to deliver mobile services. Coverage can vary depending on location, particularly in rural areas or underground. The network is known for its sometimes aggressive pricing, aiming to undercut its competitors and attract budget-conscious customers. This has resulted in widespread adoption and has cemented its position as a major mobile provider throughout the country.
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