La Poste Mobile review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

La Poste Mobile suits anyone in France who wants a cheap SIM only line with no minimum term and no surprise uplift later. Entry sits at €4.99, below the site median of €9.30, and the same figure carries over at renewal.

Key facts

Best for
A low-cost French SIM only line with no minimum term and 5G included.
Seller type
Mvno (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Host network
Bouygues Telecom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€4.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Forfait SIM 130Go: 10.99 EUR/month, 130GB, no commitment; No unlimited plan listed; Forfait SIM 100Mo: 4.99 EUR/month, 100MB, no commitment (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Fair use (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Roaming countries
40 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mid-contract price rises
No automatic increase (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
FR (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
La Poste Telecom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
France (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract, Rolling, Prepaid
Contract length
1, 24
Official website
lapostemobile.fr

Broadband

Top download speed (Mbps)
8,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Upload speed (Mbps)
700 to 8,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€4.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Forfait SIM 130Go: 10.99 EUR/month, 130GB, no commitment; No unlimited plan listed; Forfait SIM 100Mo: 4.99 EUR/month, 100MB, no commitment (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Setup fee
€48 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mid-contract price rises
No automatic increase (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Exit fee terms
69EUR termination fee plus remaining months if cancelled early (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Router
Bbox with WiFi 5, 6E or 7 by plan, installation included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Address checker
https://www.bouyguestelecom.fr/offres-internet/test-eligibilite-tech?partner=LPM (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
FR (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
La Poste Telecom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
France (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Technology
Fttp
Contract length
1, 24

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry price of €4.99 is far below the site median of €9.30
  • No automatic increase, so the introductory figure holds at renewal
  • SIM only is available and 5G is offered, and the plans carry no minimum term
  • Support runs on phone and help centre, and the host network is Bouygues Telecom

Cons

  • EU roaming runs on fair use terms across 40 countries, so heavy use abroad can still attract charges
  • Broadband set-up carries a fee of €48 on a fttp line, and leaving early means a termination fee plus the remaining months
  • It is an mvno on Bouygues Telecom, so coverage sits with the host rather than with a network such as GETESA or yesss!
  • Handset plans run 1 and 24 in commitment, so the longer option ties you in even though the SIM only range stays flexible
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Who it suits

  • People in FR who want a low-cost SIM only line and no minimum term
  • Readers who want a price that does not rise at renewal
  • Anyone comfortable with 5G on Bouygues Telecom rather than a network's own coverage

Who should look elsewhere

  • Heavy data users who need an unlimited allowance, since the range runs on capped bundles rather than an unlimited plan
  • Travellers who want roaming included at no extra cost across more than 40 countries, because EU roaming runs on fair use terms
  • Readers who prefer buying from a network operator, where GETESA and yesss! sell as a network while La Poste Mobile is an mvno on Bouygues Telecom

Core features

SIM only is available, so you can bring your own handset and keep the monthly bill focused on the line itself. 5G is offered on the mobile range, which matters if your phone is already built for it and you want headroom rather than a downgrade. The data allowances run in capped tiers, from a light plan for occasional browsing to a large bundle for streaming and tethering, and the cheapest of them is €4.99. Roaming is handled on fair use terms across 40 countries. That is the figure to read carefully before a trip: fair use is not the same as unlimited data abroad, so heavy map use and video on holiday can still attract charges. If your main use case is calling and texting from home with a small allowance, the entry plan is deliberately modest rather than generous. The brand also runs fixed line broadband in France, with a fttp connection, download speeds up to 8,000 Mbps, and upload speeds from 700 to 8,000 Mbps. A Bbox router is included and installed at no extra cost with most plans. Set-up carries a fee of €48, and leaving early means paying a termination fee plus the remaining months on the agreement.

The company behind it

La Poste Mobile is operated by La Poste Telecom, with its headquarters in FR and its market listed as FR. It sells as an mvno, so the network underneath is Bouygues Telecom. That arrangement is worth understanding: the tariffs, plan design and pricing come from La Poste Mobile, while coverage and signal quality are those of the host network. Support runs on phone and help centre. A phone line and a help centre are the two channels offered, which is a narrower set than many providers list, so it pays to have your account details ready before calling. The counter weight is pricing: because the brand buys network access rather than operating it, the entry figure of €4.99 lands well under the site median of €9.30, and No automatic increase means that figure is not raised automatically when the term ends.

How La Poste Mobile compares

Where La Poste Mobile is available

Available
France

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does La Poste Mobile cost to start?+

Entry pricing begins at €4.99 a month, and the SIM only plans on sale carry no minimum term. That sits below the site median of €9.30, which is why the brand ranks highly for cheap SIM only lines. Larger data bundles cost more but keep the same no-term structure.

Does the price go up when my plan renews?+

No automatic increase means the monthly figure you sign up at is not increased automatically when the agreement rolls over. That makes the entry price of €4.99 a steadier long-term number than introductory offers that step up after a period.

Is there an unlimited data plan?+

No unlimited plan is listed in the current range. Plans run on capped allowances instead, starting with a small data bundle at €4.99 and going up to a large bundle for heavy use. Unlimited plans across the site sit at €23.19, so heavy users pay more on average.

Does this plan work outside France?+

Roaming covers 40 countries, but on fair use terms rather than as unlimited included data. That means normal use abroad is covered and heavy use can attract charges. Worth checking the allowance if you plan to stream or tether abroad.

Who provides the signal?+

The service runs on the Bouygues Telecom network. La Poste Mobile sells as an mvno, so it designs the tariffs while coverage comes from the host. If you already know your local signal strength on that network, you can judge the service before you switch.

How do I get help?+

Support runs on phone and help centre. A phone line and a help centre are what you have to work with, so have your account details to hand before you call. There is no chat or email channel listed, which can mean a queue at busy times.

Can I get home broadband from the same brand?+

Yes, in France. The fixed line side is fttp with download speeds up to 8,000 Mbps and upload speeds from 700 to 8,000 Mbps, and a Bbox router is supplied and installed as part of the plan. Set-up is charged at €48.

What happens if I cancel broadband early?+

Broadband terms run 1 and 24, and leaving before the end means a termination fee plus the months you have not used. That is a real cost if your situation changes, so factor it in before signing a longer agreement. The SIM only mobile plans carry no minimum term and avoid the issue.

Sources

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Unlimited plan price.

La Poste Mobile

La Poste Mobile

A low-cost French SIM only line with no minimum term and 5G included.

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