Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Homefi vs RED by SFR
Where Homefi and RED by SFR differ
| Compare | Homefi ReviewVisitVisit |  RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 400 | 2,000Higher |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 10 to 20 | 1,000Higher |
| Price from | $50 | €1.99 |
| Reference plan prices | Hotspot 50GB: $50/mo, 20-35 Mbps, no contract | Hotspot Pro 800GB: $135/mo, 20-35 Mbps, no contract | Infinity 5G Unlimited: $70/mo, up to 400 Mbps, no contract | 1Go: 1.99EUR per month, 1GB, no commitment; 120Go 5G: 12.99EUR per month, 120GB, no commitment; 250Go 5G Voyage: 15.99EUR per month, 250GB, no commitment |
| Exit fee terms | Cancel anytime; $25 restock fee; $130-$300 recovery fee if device not returned | Termination fee 59 EUR fibre/THD, 29 EUR Box 5G |
| Router | Rental $10/mo plus $3.50 service fee; return router on cancel | SFR Box 7, SFR Box 8 option, Box 5G |
| Markets | US | FR |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | €0 to €29 |
| Data cap (GB) | 50 to 800 | Not confirmed |
| Address checker | Not confirmed | https://www.red-by-sfr.fr/offres-internet/eligibilite-fibre-adsl-vdsl/ |
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Key differences
- RED by SFR scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.4.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at RED by SFR: 2,000 vs 400.
- Upload speed (Mbps) is higher at RED by SFR: 1,000 vs 10 to 20.
- Support channels: only RED by SFR offers Community.
- Technology: only Homefi offers Fwa.
- Technology: only RED by SFR offers Fttp, Cable.
- Markets: only Homefi offers US.
- Markets: only RED by SFR offers FR.
Our verdict on each
Homefi
Homefi suits households in US that cannot get a wired line and want broadband on rolling terms, with Infinity 5G Unlimited reaching 400 Mbps and the Hotspot plans capped at 50 to 800 GB. The catch is upload speed, the rented router, and the charges that follow if it is not returned.
RED by SFR
RED by SFR suits readers in FR who want a sim only plan on 1 month terms with rolling billing and no commitment. Data does not roll over and EU roaming runs on fair use terms, so the low entry price fits light users and short stays rather than heavy data habits.
Score breakdown
| Area | Homefi | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry pricing of $50 a month, and the only contract length on offer is 1 month, so nothing locks you in. | 9.8HigherEntry price of €1.99 a month sits well under the site median of €9.30, and it ranks 32 of 258 brands on entry price. |
| Offer | 8.6Capped tiers stop at 50 to 800 GB, the quickest plan reaches 400 Mbps, and support covers chat, phone and help centre. | 9.1HigherEach plan carries 5G, an eSIM and hotspot sharing, with the larger allowances aimed at streaming, plus roaming in 137 countries. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Homefi | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | France |
Additional countries for Homefi: 1. Additional countries for RED by SFR: 1.
By the numbers
| Fact | Homefi | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 400 | 2,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 10 to 20 | 1,000 |
How they place
| Ranking | Homefi | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 12 of 124 | 29 of 124 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 6 of 46 | 10 of 46 |
A third option
Astound has upload speed (mbps) at 5,000, against 10 to 20 for Homefi and 1,000 for RED by SFR.
Astound reviewSources behind this comparison
Homefi
- homefi.info: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
RED by SFR
- red-by-sfr.fr: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Homefi | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 5G, Fwa | Fttp, Cable, 5G |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | SOCIETE FRANCAISE DU RADIOTELEPHONE - SFR |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | France |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Homefi | RED by SFR | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 400lowest quarter | 2,000above the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 10 to 20lowest quarter | 1,000above the median | 900 |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | €0 to €29below the median | €27 |
| Data cap (GB) | 50 to 800above the median | Not confirmed | 15 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Homefi
Pros
- The exit fee terms allow cancelling at any time, and the only contract length on offer is 1 month, so moving costs no lost term.
- Infinity 5G Unlimited is sold without a data cap, while the capped Hotspot plans stop at 50 to 800 GB.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so a problem with a rented router can be raised by phone or by chat.
Cons
- Uploads run 10 to 20 Mbps, the weak point for large backups, cloud work and frequent video calls.
- Capped tiers stop at 50 to 800 GB, so heavy streaming or big downloads can use up the allowance early in the month.
- The router is rented monthly with a separate service charge and has to go back on cancel, and the exit fee terms add a restocking fee plus a higher recovery fee based on the cost of the device.
RED by SFR
Pros
- Sim only plans, so a new line can be activated on its own without a handset in the same order.
- Billing is rolling on 1 month terms, so a line can end without serving a long fixed period.
- The host network is SFR, and the same provider also sells fixed lines at 2,000 Mbps with routers SFR Box 7, SFR Box 8 option, Box 5G.
Cons
- Data rollover is not offered, so data left at the end of a month expires instead of carrying over.
- EU roaming runs on fair use terms, so frequent travel across Europe is not a flat included allowance.
- Billing is rolling only, while GETESA (prepaid and contract) and Lonestar Cell MTN (contract and prepaid) also list contract billing, so no committed term sits behind a lower monthly figure.
Who each suits
Homefi
Who it suits
- Households in US with no wired line available, especially renters who would rather hand a router back than own hardware.
- People who expect to move and do not want a long minimum term, since plans run 1 month.
- Families happy to choose a data allowance of 50 to 800 GB rather than pay for the uncapped plan.
Who should look elsewhere
- Households that send a lot of data from the home, who should look at Astound (cable and fttp) for a wired route.
- People who want an uncapped connection, who should look at EarthLink (fttp, 5G and satellite).
- Homes with a fibre line already in place, who should look at Abissnet (fttp).
RED by SFR
Who it suits
- Readers in FR who pay as they go and would rather not serve a fixed minimum term
- People who want 5G, an eSIM and hotspot sharing on one bill without a handset
- Households after mobile and fixed lines from one provider, with fibre at 2,000 Mbps and a choice of SFR Box 7, SFR Box 8 option, Box 5G
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a contract term, since GETESA (prepaid and contract) and Lonestar Cell MTN (contract and prepaid) both list contract billing while this brand bills rolling
- Readers whose address has weak reception on SFR, since yesss! runs on A1 instead
Country by country
| Country | Homefi | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| France | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Homefi
What does Homefi broadband cost a month?+
Entry pricing starts at $50 a month on the smallest Hotspot plan. The larger Hotspot plan costs more for the biggest data allowance, and Infinity 5G Unlimited sits between them with the highest speed. Every reference plan is quoted as a plain monthly figure on rolling terms, so it reads as the ongoing rate rather than a promotional one.
Is there a contract term with Homefi?+
Plans run on rolling monthly terms, and the only contract length on offer is 1 month. Nobody serves a long minimum term, which suits renters and anyone who expects to move. The monthly figure stays the same for as long as the service is in place, and the exit fee terms allow cancelling at any time.
RED by SFR
What does the entry plan cost and what comes with it?+
The entry plan is priced at €1.99 a month and runs on 1 month terms with rolling billing, and it carries a small data allowance. Larger plans sit above it, all on no commitment terms, with allowances sized for streaming and heavier use. The price list holds the full ladder to compare.
Do I have to sign a minimum term?+
No commitment is attached to any of the plans, and billing is rolling, so the arrangement can be stopped without serving a long fixed period. That is the main difference from brands such as GETESA, where billing covers prepaid and contract, and Lonestar Cell MTN, which lists contract and prepaid.
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