Getting a French Phone Plan
Walk into a phone shop, compare plans, keep your number and leave with a working SIM.
The four big operators in France are Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free, plus cheaper brands like Sosh or RED. Most SIM-only plans are « sans engagement » (no minimum contract) and you'll need ID and a RIB for the monthly direct debit. To keep your French number when you switch, call 3179 from your phone to get your RIO code and give it to the new operator, which cancels the old plan for you.
- 1
Je voudrais un forfait.
I'd like a phone plan.
- 2
Je veux changer d'opérateur.
I want to change operator.
- 3
Je veux garder mon numéro.
I want to keep my number.
- 4
Voici mon code RIO.
Here's my RIO code.
Tip: You get it by calling 3179 from your current phone.
- 5
Il y a combien de gigas ?
How many gigs do you get?
- 6
Les appels sont illimités ?
Are calls unlimited?
- 7
C'est combien par mois ?
How much is it a month?
- 8
Il y a un engagement ?
Is there a minimum contract?
- 9
Ça marche dans les autres pays d'Europe ?
Does it work in other European countries?
- 10
J'ai besoin d'une carte SIM.
I need a SIM card.
- 11
Mon téléphone est compatible eSIM ?
Is my phone compatible with eSIM?
- 12
Vous avez besoin de quoi ?
What do you need from me?
- 13
Une pièce d'identité et un RIB.
Your ID and a RIB.
- 14
Je capte mal chez moi.
I don't get good signal at home.
- 15
J'ai plus de data.
I've used up all my data.
- 16
Je peux recharger en ligne ?
Can I top up online?
- 17
Vous avez une offre avec la box ?
Do you have a deal with home internet?
- 18
La ligne sera active quand ?
When will the line be active?
- 19
C'est moins cher que ce que je paie maintenant.
It's cheaper than what I pay now.
- 20
Je vais réfléchir et je reviens.
I'll think about it and come back.