Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Kinetic vs RED by SFR
Where Kinetic and RED by SFR differ
| Compare |  Kinetic |  RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.99 | €1.99 |
| Reference plan prices | Fiber 100 Mbps: $19.99/mo, 100 Mbps, no contract; Fiber 1 Gig: $39.99/mo, 1000 Mbps, no contract; Fiber Max 2 Gig: $79.99/mo, 2000 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 |
| Setup fee | $0 | €0 to €29 |
| Exit fee terms | No termination fee on cancel | Termination fee 59 EUR fibre/THD, 29 EUR Box 5G |
| Router | eero Pro 7 Wi-Fi 7 gateway | SFR Box 7, SFR Box 8 option, Box 5G |
| Address checker | https://www.gokinetic.com/locations | https://www.red-by-sfr.fr/offres-internet/eligibilite-fibre-adsl-vdsl/ |
| Markets | US | FR |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 1,000 |
| Mid-contract price rises | After Guarantee Period, relocation, change or suspension, rates subject to change | Not confirmed |
| Static IP | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Premises covered | 1,900,000 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Top download speed (Mbps) (2,000).
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Key differences
- Support channels: only Kinetic offers Email.
- Support channels: only RED by SFR offers Community.
- Technology: only RED by SFR offers Cable, 5G.
- Markets: only Kinetic offers US.
- Markets: only RED by SFR offers FR.
Our verdict on each
Kinetic
Kinetic is a low-cost, month-to-month US fibre provider for households that want steady speeds without a long contract or an upfront charge. Entry pricing of $19.99 a month and a setup fee of $0 make it a strong pick, though the ceiling of 2,000 Mbps is modest for the busiest homes.
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 | Kinetic | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry pricing of $19.99 a month, month to month terms, and a 13 place of 95 on price. | 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 | 9.2HigherFibre to 2,000 Mbps, static IP available, and month to month terms on a Wi-Fi router. | 9.1Each 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 | Kinetic | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | France |
Additional countries for Kinetic: 1. Additional countries for RED by SFR: 1.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Kinetic | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 28 of 124 | 29 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 15 of 107 | 17 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 8 of 46 | 10 of 46 |
Where these facts come from
Kinetic
- gokinetic.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
RED by SFR
- red-by-sfr.fr: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kinetic | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp | Fttp, Cable, 5GCovers more |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | SOCIETE FRANCAISE DU RADIOTELEPHONE - SFR |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | France |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Kinetic | RED by SFR | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 2,000above the median | 2,000above the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 1,000above the median | 900 |
| Premises covered | 1,900,000above the median | Not confirmed | 1,700,000 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Kinetic
Pros
- Entry pricing of $19.99 a month puts full fibre within reach of tighter household budgets.
- The setup fee is $0, and Kinetic places 1 of 86 on that measure, so nothing is added at the point of order.
- Plans run on 1 month and No termination fee on cancel, so leaving is low friction.
Cons
- The top speed of 2,000 Mbps is well below the 10,000 Mbps listed by Abissnet, which matters for very heavy multi-user homes.
- Rates are subject to change after the guarantee period, and after a relocation, change or suspension, so the $19.99 entry rate is not fixed for the life of the account.
- Service runs in US only, so households elsewhere cannot buy at all.
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
Kinetic
Who it suits
- Renters and short-stay households, since plans run on 1 month and No termination fee on cancel means little to unwind.
- Budget-first families who want fibre, with entry pricing at $19.99 and a setup fee of $0.
- Home workers who need a fixed address, as static IP is available on Kinetic lines.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing the highest headline speeds: Abissnet lists 10,000 Mbps against Kinetic's 2,000 Mbps.
- Households outside US, where EarthLink's fttp, 5G and satellite options are worth a look.
- People who want cable as well as fibre, since Astound lists cable and 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 | Kinetic | RED by SFR |
|---|---|---|
| France | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Kinetic
How much does Kinetic broadband cost?+
Kinetic's fibre line starts at $19.99 a month on the entry plan, with faster tiers priced above it and no joining charge, since the setup fee is $0. The published figure is the standing monthly rate for the plan rather than a limited introductory offer that later resets higher.
Is there a contract and a cancellation fee?+
Plans run on 1 month, so there is no long minimum term to serve out before moving. Cancelling is correspondingly simple: No termination fee on cancel. That combination makes Kinetic one of the easier providers to leave if the price or the speed stops matching what a household needs.
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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