Mobile Phone Services FRANCE counts 4 main Mobile Operators and numerous MVNO ( Mobile Virtual Network Operator , virtual operator ) Monthly charges vary depending on your contract ( Calls, Sms, Web, Emails ) Which mobile provider must i choose ? It depend on you needs ... if you need mails and internet access on your mobile, illimited Sms, calls ...
>> SOSH ( Highly recommanded +++ ) MVNO, low cost company created by Orange ( Mobile Virtual Network Operator ) Orange Network, the best 4G / 3G quality and coverage in FRANCE 4G, H+ / 3G / 3G+ in Fontainebleau Sim card only. No engagement. Online subscription only. Online support only by chat. >> "B & You" ( Highly recommanded ++ ) MVNO, low cost company created by Bouygues Telecom Internet connexion 4G / 3G Sim card only. No engagement !!! Online subscription. >> ORANGE ( Highly recommanded + ) the best 4G / 3G quality and coverage in FRANCE BE carrefull : 12/24 months Plan !!! :-(( More expensive than SOSH Orange provide a very good service level support. Online subscription or local shop. >> Bouygues Telecom ( recommanded ) Network and coverage are good, but less than Orange Internet connexion 4G / 3G BE carrefull : 12/24 months Plan !!! :-(( Online subscription or local shop. >> Virgin Mobile company ( recommanded ) Full MVNO company which use SFR network Only internet 4G / 3G Sim card and Plan. Online subscription. >> SFR / Red ( recommanded ) Internet connexion 4G / 3G Sim card and Plan. 12/24 months Plan !!! :-(( Online subscription or local shop >> FREE Mobile ( recommanded ) Use this own network infrastructure + Orange Network Slow internet between 6pm and 9pm Sometimes Not always possible to join a number the evening.
What i need to subscribe ? - You must have a French address when the contract is created.
- You need a French bank account to provide a RIB ( Bank details ) with French address.
- You need French CROSSED and CANCELED Check ( Cheque ) with French address.
( not necessary but recommended if your RIB don't have your french address ) - You must provide a Passport copy ( and Visa if you have )
- Invoice from EDF ( electricity ) / GDF ( Gaz ) / Eau ( water company ) / Internet supplier ... or computerized rent receipt from landlord or rental agency ( provided every month after monthy payment ). This Doc is 3 month old max.
>> NB : if you don't have a checkbook, ask to your bank, they can provide it in within 7 days The checkbook and RIB must have your address where you live in France ( your home, appartment ... ) >> VERY IMPORTANT : Even if you subcribe on the web , and after the online form subscription, the provider can ask you fews documents to proove your identity, your address ..... If you don't follow instructions it in the next 8-10 days, your line could be desactivated. After Online subscribtion, you will received a contract to fill , sing and sent to the provider. + documens to provide. "Sim card only" subcription or ... plan / contract ? > "SIM CARD ONLY" ( Recommended !! )
The More + + + - Best solution when you already have your unlock mobile.
- Best price on the web
- No engagement !!!
The Less - - - - Subscription only available on the web / website
- If you want a new mobile, you will pay the full price, no discount. Do a calculation for 6 or 12 month, could be less expansive than a mobile plan + mobile at discount price.
> PLAN / CONTRACT The More + + + - Mobile at discount price around 50% of the normal price ( operator subvention )
The Less - - - - 12 or 24 months contract.
- Plan more expansive than the equivalent Sim card only offer. Because of the operator subvention on the mobile price.
- Heavy process to stop the contract before the end , possible only for legitimate reason.
- Moving outside of France is the only legitimate reason you can use.
Resiliation Process :
- Help on your resiliation contract ( we have created a termination letter template, process by suplier .... to help you to close the contract )
- Go to MBA Intranet welcome page, right column , a complete folder can be downloaded
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