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Wireless Telecommunications Services in France Industry Data and Analysis
In recent years, the French wireless telecommunication services industry has experienced significant change, spurred by the advancement of 5G technology. Key players like Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free Mobile have led this transformation, rolling out 5G networks to enhance data speeds and reduce latency. Network sharing agreements between operators have enabled extensive 5G site deployment, making France a leader in 5G speeds among G7 nations. While the introduction of 5G has bridged some connectivity gaps, particularly in rural areas, competition among Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) has intensified. This competitive landscape has led to consolidation, with established MNOs acquiring MVNOs to increase their market share in the broader telecommunications market and improve their service offerings.Over the five years through 2025, revenue is expected to decline at a compound annual rate of 2.6% to €23.6 billion. This is partly a result of intense price competition. French telecoms emphasise offering innovative bundled packages, combining fixed and mobile services to attract and retain customers. This competitive market environment drives significant investments in network performance and capacity. Mergers and acquisitions continue to reshape the landscape, leading to a more concentrated market and spurring innovation as operators seek to capitalise on emerging opportunities in the digital domain. Revenue is forecast to climb by 0.2% in 2025.Over the five years through 2030, revenue is expected to rise at a compound annual rate of 1% to €24.8 billion. The French wireless telecommunication services industry will likely capitalise on the burgeoning Internet of Things market, leveraging 5G capabilities to support a wide array of applications across various sectors. As data consumption rises, investments in MIMO technology and telecommunications infrastructure will become crucial, enabling operators to boost network capacity and performance. Demand for infrastructural maintenance services is set to grow, offering opportunities for companies specialising in telecom facilities. The challenge for operators will be to balance significant technological investments with competitive pricing strategies to maintain their market positions.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released May 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France operates under the industry code FR-J612. Companies in this industry operate, maintain and provide access to facilities for transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video using wireless telecommunications infrastructure. Businesses in the industry also offer internet access through wireless infrastructure. Related terms covered in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France include the internet of things (iot), 4g/5g, mobile network operator (mno), mobile virtual network operator (mvno), multiple-input multiple-output (mimo) and over-the-top (ott).
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France include Access and voice services, Messaging and data services and Wholesaling.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France include Orange SA, Altice France Holding SA and Bouygues SA.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France in 2026?
The market size of the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France is €23.6bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France in 2025?
There are 226 businesses in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France has been declining at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France?
The biggest companies operating in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France are Orange SA, Altice France Holding SA and Bouygues SA
What does the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France include?
Access and voice services and Messaging and data services are part of the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France?
The company holding the most market share in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France is Orange SA.
How competitive is the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Wireless Telecommunications Services industry in France.
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