The race for fiber optics is in full swing in France, and one champion is clearly standing out from the pack. Free, the operator that never ceases to surprise, is at the top of a new 2025 performance ranking.
According to the latest ranking established by Zone ADSL & Fibre, based on more than a million speed tests, Free is far ahead of its competitors in terms of performance. This dominance of Free is part of a global context of improvement of network infrastructures in France, stimulated by the France Very High Speed Plan and fierce competition between operators.
Free's exceptional performance has a ripple effect on the entire sector. Other operators are forced to accelerate their investments and innovate to remain competitive. This emulation directly benefits consumers who see the quality of their connections improve, regardless of their provider. Bouygues Telecom, ranked second in this ranking, has notably responded by offering very high-speed offers and improving its coverage. SFR and Orange, although distanced, have also intensified their efforts to diversify their packages.
A winning strategy based on innovation
Free owes its first place to an aggressive investment policy and a forward-thinking approach to technology. The operator was the first to massively deploy Wi-Fi 7, which also earned it a complaint from Bouygues, and to offer deals of up to 8 Gbit/s. This strategy allows it to display average speeds that are significantly higher than those of its rivals.
The user experience of Free subscribers is considerably improved. They benefit not only from higher connection speeds, but also from reduced latency and increased stability. Free thus succeeds in meeting the current needs of consumers while anticipating future uses.
Free is not alone in The French fiber market is booming, with the aim of standing out from the crowd. Average speeds have increased by 52% in four years, reaching 456 Mbit/s download and 365 Mbit/s upload. Network stability has also improved, with a significant drop in the number of outages.
The arrival of new technologies such as 6G and the continued improvement of existing infrastructure promise ever-higher speeds and innovative services. In this race for innovation, Free seems well placed to maintain its lead, but competition remains fierce and could hold some surprises.
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