France Telecom Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers French Telecom Companies and the market is segmented by services, which have been further classified into voice services (wired, wireless), data and messaging services, and OTT and Pay TV. The report provides all values in USD.

France Telecom Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

France Telecom Market Size

France Telecom Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 38.75 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 42.49 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 1.86 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

France Telecom Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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France Telecom Market Analysis

The France Telecom Market size is estimated at USD 38.75 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 42.49 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 1.86% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The country's telecom consumers constantly benefit from the robust increase in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections.

  • According to France's Electronic Communications, Postal and Print media distribution Regulatory Authority (ARCEP), the growth of high-speed internet connection is exponentially increasing. With respect to all other FTTx connections, FTTH is witnessing the highest growth. As of March 31, 2022, 30.8 million premises, which is 21% more than the previous year, were eligible to sign up for an FTTH access service. Thus, around 72% of all French properties are FTTH-eligible. Fiber connections accounted for 50% of all French broadband and ultrafast broadband subscriptions.
  • The French government works very hard to encourage industrial development, and 5G is a key component. In France, a dedicated spectrum for private mobile networks is already assigned, and the government supports entrepreneurs to promote innovation. The funding program by the government in France is a component of a national funding strategy. Recently, the French government announced choosing five additional projects as part of its ongoing program to provide financial support for telecom innovations.
  • For the first time in ten years, the French retail telecoms market experienced revenue growth in 2021. The regulator body ARCEP attributed this increase partly to the mobile industry's return to its pre-pandemic state. According to ARCEP's most recent market analysis, retail sales would climb 2.5% to EUR 36.1 (USD 35.5) billion in 2021. The sales of mobile handsets jumped by 7.2% to EUR 3.3 (USD 3.25) billion, while revenue from mobile services (including M2M connections) increased by 4.7% to EUR 14.1 (USD 13.8) billion. In 2021, operators paid EUR 700 (USD 688.7) million on frequencies, down from EUR 2.8 (USD 2.75) billion in 2020, when France held its spectrum auction for 5G. As of December 31, 2021, 80 million active SIM cards were in use worldwide.
  • The French telecommunications sector switched service providers and vendors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though it might be too soon to record all stone changes, the industry seems ready to enter a new age. The pandemic reiterated the importance of having dependable connectivity across the country. Digital connectivity is essential for a sustained and inclusive recovery and for battling the pandemic. According to a Capgemini report, around 46% of respondents view remote work and education as important aspects of their lifestyle and believe that their connectivity needs are adequately met. The country's telecom companies introduced online appointment scheduling and virtual queuing technologies to assist safe separation by reducing in-store crowding. Orange France launched a system that allows clients to schedule appointments before visiting establishments after lockdowns. Thus, customers can use the Orange website or mobile app to reserve a spot at a nearby store.

France Telecom Industry Overview

The French telecom market is fragmented in nature. Some major players in the market studied include Orange S.A., SFR, Bouygues S.A., La Poste Mobile, and Canal+. The market also hosts other internet service providers (ISPs), MVNOs, and fixed-line service providers. Some French telecommunication companies are very competitive internationally and hold strong ground in the global telecom space.

  • In June 2022, French operator Bouygues Telecom declared selecting Ericsson to deploy 5G S.A. (StandAlone) core infrastructure and launch 5G-enabled private network services. With this most recent partnership, Bouygues Telecom will be able to complete the second significant stage of its 5G strategy by supplying Ericsson's cloud-native Dual Mode 5G Core. With the first commercial services anticipated to begin in early 2023, the operator will deploy 5G S.A. infrastructure.
  • In September 2022, Canal+, France's largest pay-TV company, signed distribution agreements with Universal and Sony to increase its programming of American films. The agreement grants Canal+ access to the studios' fresh movies six months following their debuts. A six-month window is also available on Canal+ for French films.

France Telecom Market Leaders

  1. Orange S.A.

  2. SFR S.A.

  3. Bouygues S.A.

  4. Iliad S.A.

  5. Alcatel–Lucent S.A.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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France Telecom Market News

  • In October 2022, Iliad entered a strategic partnership with Swisscom's Fastweb to solidify its position in the FTTH market in Italy. According to the agreement, Fastweb will make its FTTH available in Italy, enabling Iliad to serve over 10 million households by the start of 2023.
  • In September 2022, Together Orange Business Services, a leading provider of network-native digital services, Orange Cyberdefense, a premier provider of cybersecurity services, and Netskope, a pioneer in secure access service edge (SASE), introduced a new SSE (Security Service Edge) solution that will be integrated into the Orange Telco Cloud Platform. Enterprises will no longer have to choose between great performance and maximum security due to the improved solution that can deliver both.

France Telecom Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Ecosystem Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness-Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 COVID-19 Impact on the Industry Ecosystem
  • 4.5 Regulatory Landscape in the Country

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 5G Roll Out at Full Throttle
    • 5.1.2 Agile Digital Transformation
  • 5.2 Market Restrain
    • 5.2.1 Labor and the Social Crisis
  • 5.3 Analysis of the Market based on Connectivity (Coverage to include In-depth Trend Analysis)
    • 5.3.1 Fixed Network
    • 5.3.1.1 Broadband (Cable modem, wireline-fiber, wireline DSL, fixed Wi-Fi ), Trends regarding ADSL/VDSL, FTTP/B, cable modem, FWA, and 5G FWA )
    • 5.3.1.2 Narrowband
    • 5.3.2 Mobile Network
    • 5.3.2.1 Smartphone and mobile penetration
    • 5.3.2.2 Mobile Broadband
    • 5.3.2.3 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G connections
    • 5.3.2.4 Smart Home IoT and M2M connections
  • 5.4 Analysis of Telecom Towers (Coverage to include in-depth trend analysis of various types of towers, like, lattice, guyed, monopole, and stealth towers)

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 Segmentation by Services (Coverage to include Average Revenue Per User for the overall Services segment, Market size and Estimates for each segment for the period of 2020-2027 and in-depth Trend Analysis)
    • 6.1.1 Voice Services
    • 6.1.1.1 Wired
    • 6.1.1.2 Wireless
    • 6.1.2 Data and Messaging Services (Coverage to include Internet & Handset Data packages, Package Discounts)
    • 6.1.3 OTT and PayTV Services

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Orange S.A.
    • 7.1.2 SFR
    • 7.1.3 Bouygues.
    • 7.1.4 Iliad S.A.
    • 7.1.5 Alcatel-Lucent S.A.
    • 7.1.6 Groupe Canal+
    • 7.1.7 RTL Group
    • 7.1.8 Digital Virgo
    • 7.1.9 Lebara Mobile
    • 7.1.10 Lycamobile
    • 7.1.11 Reglo Mobile
    • 7.1.12 Prixtel - S.A
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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France Telecom Industry Segmentation

The study provides an in-depth analysis of the telecommunication industry in France. The French telecom market is segmented by services, which are further classified into voice services (wired, wireless), data and messaging services, and OTT and pay TV.

Segmentation by Services (Coverage to include Average Revenue Per User for the overall Services segment, Market size and Estimates for each segment for the period of 2020-2027 and in-depth Trend Analysis) Voice Services Wired
Wireless
Data and Messaging Services (Coverage to include Internet & Handset Data packages, Package Discounts)
OTT and PayTV Services
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France Telecom Market Research FAQs

How big is the France Telecom Market?

The France Telecom Market size is expected to reach USD 38.75 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 1.86% to reach USD 42.49 billion by 2030.

What is the current France Telecom Market size?

In 2025, the France Telecom Market size is expected to reach USD 38.75 billion.

Who are the key players in France Telecom Market?

Orange S.A., SFR S.A., Bouygues S.A., Iliad S.A. and Alcatel–Lucent S.A. are the major companies operating in the France Telecom Market.

What years does this France Telecom Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the France Telecom Market size was estimated at USD 38.03 billion. The report covers the France Telecom Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the France Telecom Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

France Telecom Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 France Telecom market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. France Telecom analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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