France Telecom Market Size (2024 - 2029)

France Telecom Market Analysis

The France Telecom Market size is estimated at USD 38.04 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 41.72 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 1.86% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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 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.