Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Alfa vs Bouygues Telecom
Where Alfa and Bouygues Telecom differ
| Compare |  Alfa |  Bouygues Telecom |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.50 | €1.99 |
| Reference plan prices | U-can: $1.5 per month, 1GB, 30 days; Alfa A+ Max: $15 per 30 days, 40GB, 30 days; Alfa Go Max: $17 per 30 days, 33GB, 30 days | B&YOU 2h 1Go: 1.99 EUR/month, 1GB, no commitment; B&YOU 100Go 5G: 13.99 EUR/month, 100GB, no commitment; B&YOU 300Go 5G Voyage: 19.99 EUR/month, 300GB, no commitment |
| 5G | No | YesHas it |
| EU roaming | Paid | Fair use |
| Markets | LB | FR |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 160 |
| Data rollover | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Network), SIM-only (Yes), eSIM (Yes).
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Key differences
- 5G: only Bouygues Telecom.
- Support channels: only Alfa offers Email, Chat.
- Support channels: only Bouygues Telecom offers Community.
- Contract length: only Bouygues Telecom offers 24.
- Markets: only Alfa offers LB.
- Markets: only Bouygues Telecom offers FR.
Our verdict on each
Alfa
Alfa is a prepaid network run by Mobile Interim Company 1 SAL and based in Lebanon, and it suits readers who want short terms, rollover and cheap entry pricing in a single market. Entry pricing starts at $1.50, and the larger bundles cost more without any long commitment.
Bouygues Telecom
Bouygues Telecom suits people in FR who want a low entry price on a plan with no commitment, with 5G and an eSIM across the B&YOU range. Entry starts at €1.99 a month, well under the typical starting price across brands on the site.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alfa | Bouygues Telecom |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8Entry pricing of $1.50 sits alongside short terms of 1 month, which is where the cost part comes from. | 9.8Entry at €1.99 a month is below the typical starting price across site brands, €9.30. |
| Offer | 9.0A single market, LB, with rollover and an eSIM covers the offer part. | 9.1HigherB&YOU plans need no commitment, other terms run 1 and 24 months, and 5G with an eSIM is available. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Alfa | Bouygues Telecom |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 56 of 416 | 57 of 416 |
| Mobile networks | 34 of 319 | 35 of 319 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 54 of 367 | 55 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 71 of 389 | 72 of 389 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Alfa | Bouygues Telecom |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Lebanon | France |
Additional countries for Alfa: 1. Additional countries for Bouygues Telecom: 1.
What we checked
Alfa
- alfa.com.lb: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Bouygues Telecom
- bouyguestelecom.fr: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- corporate.bouyguestelecom.fr: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alfa | Bouygues Telecom |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Rolling, Prepaid | Contract, Rolling, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | Mobile Interim Company 1 SAL | BOUYGUES TELECOM S.A. |
| Headquarters | Lebanon | France |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Chat, Help centre | Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alfa | Bouygues Telecom | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 160above the median | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Alfa
Pros
- Alfa sits at 26 of 258 brands on entry price, starting at $1.50.
- Terms of 1-month keep the commitment short for prepaid buyers.
- Data rollover is included, so unused allowance carries into the following period.
Cons
- Roaming is paid rather than included, so travel costs add to the bill.
- Coverage is limited to a single market, LB, so it suits local use rather than multi-country plans.
- yesss! lists an entry price of €0, which undercuts $1.50 at Alfa for anyone shopping on entry price alone.
Bouygues Telecom
Pros
- Entry at €1.99 a month is below the typical starting price across site brands, €9.30.
- The B&YOU plans are all sold without commitment, and the options that do carry a term run 1 and 24 months.
- 5G and an eSIM are available on the range rather than sold as paid add-ons, while the entry point sits at €1.99.
Cons
- Support runs on phone, help centre and community only, so anyone who wants live chat has to make do.
- Roaming is fair use across 160 countries rather than open ended, so heavy travellers should read the cap first.
- The larger B&YOU plans, including the B&YOU 5G Voyage, cost more each month than the entry rate of €1.99, so heavy data use moves you well past the starting figure.
Who each suits
Alfa
Who it suits
- Readers in LB who buy direct from the network and want short prepaid terms.
- Light-data users who value rollover, so a quiet month is not wasted.
- Travellers who budget for roaming, since it is paid rather than included.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers watching entry price alone: yesss! lists €0, against $1.50 at Alfa.
- Readers who want roaming inside the monthly price, since Alfa's roaming is paid.
- Readers who need the newest mobile network generation, where Alfa lists 5G as no.
Bouygues Telecom
Who it suits
- People in FR who want a cheap line with no commitment and their own handset
- Households with several numbers who want to use a multi line discount
- Travellers who need roaming across 160 countries on a fair use basis
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers chasing the very lowest starting figure, since yesss! lists €0
- People who want live chat support, since support runs on phone, help centre and community only
- Travellers who expect roaming to be unrestricted, since it is fair use here
Country by country
| Country | Alfa | Bouygues Telecom |
|---|---|---|
| France | No | Yes |
| Lebanon | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Alfa
What is the cheapest Alfa plan?+
Prices start at $1.50. The published bundles sit in steps: an entry plan with a small data allowance, then mid and large plans that trade up for more data at a higher monthly price. Every plan runs on the same short rhythm, so the entry option is a low cost way to hold a line.
Is there an introductory price that rises at renewal?+
The published Alfa rates are monthly recurring figures that repeat each period, so there is no separate introductory and renewal pair to weigh. The bundles are listed on 1-month terms, and contract, rolling and prepaid covers how the line is billed. In practice the figure you read is the figure you keep paying while the plan is active.
Bouygues Telecom
What is the cheapest plan and what does it cost?+
The entry point is the B&YOU plan priced at €1.99 a month, with no commitment attached. It suits light use, with a small data allowance, a few hours of calls and a line you can walk away from. If your data needs are heavier, the B&YOU 5G plan and the B&YOU 5G Voyage plan sit above it at higher monthly rates.
Is the price introductory or does it stay the same?+
The B&YOU plans are sold without commitment at a steady monthly rate, so the figure you start on is the one you keep rather than a promotional price that steps up later. Contract options run 1 and 24 months, and contract, rolling and prepaid covers the billing styles, so read the term before assuming the price never moves.