Telephone, internet and Wi-Fi in Paris

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Mobile communications, hotspots, portable Wi-Fi... everything you need to know to stay connected in Paris

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🎯Calling France or abroad from Paris

Numbers in France begin with a 0.
The country code for France is +33 for calls to landlines or mobile phones in France.

📌Calling France from abroad from Paris

Dial 00 (international prefix) then 33 (France's country code) followed by the phone number without the 0.

  • Example: 00 33 1 40 00 00 00, which may be displayed as: +33 1 40 00 00 00

📌Calling abroad from France from Paris

Dial the international prefix 00, the country code, and the area code without the 0.

  • Examples: 49 for Germany, 44 for the United Kingdom, 39 for Italy, 34 for Spain, 11 (AT&T) or 19 (MCII) for the United States, 16 for Canada (0 800 99 30 16 AT&T Canada).

📌Mobile phones and connection to French networks in Paris

Check with your operator to find out if your mobile phone is technically and commercially compatible with French networks and how you will be charged for calls you receive from your country and/or make (local or international).

Please note: In order to browse the Internet and send MMS messages from your smartphone, you must activate data roaming (unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network). This feature, which can be accessed from your device's settings, may incur charges.

However, roaming in Europe allows you to make calls, send text messages and access the internet during your stay in Paris without additional roaming charges. You will be charged the rates applied by your operator in your home country.

Foreign mobile phones do not automatically connect to French networks. You will need to find the ‘network selection’ function on your mobile phone to connect manually.

It is also possible to purchase a prepaid SIM card, allowing you to use your mobile phone with French networks while knowing exactly how much you are using. SimWeGo and Orange Holiday offer these for Europe.

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📌Adapter

Don't forget that you may need to use an adapter for your mobile phone charger.

🎯Internet and Wi-Fi in Paris

📌Internet cafés

Visit an internet café or cyber space to check and send your emails. Sometimes open late, they can be inexpensive. Some offer student rates and even keyboards adapted to the Japanese system.

📌Free connections

To facilitate Internet access, the City of Paris has installed free Wi-Fi hotspots in many public places, such as libraries, gardens and parks.

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❓Frequently asked questions

How can I get Wi-Fi in Paris?

Paris offers many free Wi-Fi hotspots in parks, libraries, museums and district town halls. Connect to the ‘PARIS_WI-FI’ network, available from 7am to midnight with renewable 2-hour sessions. You can also opt to rent a mobile router for a permanent high-speed connection.

Where can you find free Wi-Fi hotspots in Paris?

You will find municipal Wi-Fi hotspots in all Parisian boroughs, notably at the Hôtel de Ville square, the Buttes-Chaumont, Parc Monceau, the Jardin des Halles and Place des Vosges. Users can also access Wi-Fi in 99 RATP stations equipped with the ‘RATP_Gratuit’ network for high-speed connection on their mobile devices.

How to connect to eduroam in Paris?

To access the eduroam network in Parisian universities, download the configuration tool from cat.eduroam.org by selecting your institution. Then log in with your full university ID (institutional email address) and your usual password. This service allows students and staff at higher education institutions to benefit from a secure connection at all universities that are members of the eduroam network.

Which SIM card should you choose for a stay in Paris?

Opt for prepaid tourist SIM cards. These packages include unlimited calls and texts and high-speed internet access on your mobile devices for the duration of your stay. eSIMs are a convenient alternative for compatible smartphones and can be activated before your arrival.

How can I avoid roaming charges in Paris?

Disable data roaming in your mobile device settings before you arrive in Paris. Connect to the many free Wi-Fi networks available in the capital: ‘PARIS_WI-FI’ municipal, ‘RATP_Gratuit’ in the metro, or hotspots in hotels and restaurants. This method allows you to browse the internet at no extra cost while still being able to receive calls and texts.

What is the 4G and 5G coverage in Paris?

Paris has excellent 4G and 5G coverage with more than 3,500 antennas deployed by various operators. There are already more than 2,100 active 5G antennas in the capital.

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