Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
RED by SFR vs TelecomItalia
Where RED by SFR and TelecomItalia differ
| Compare |  RED by SFR |  TelecomItalia |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1.99 | R$20 |
| Reference plan prices | 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 | TIM Controle Fit Anual 2.0: R$30/month, 30GB, 12-month | No unlimited plan offered | TIM Controle Fit Anual 1.0: R$20/month, 20GB, 12-month |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Paid |
| Data rollover | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | FR | BR |
| Host network | SFR | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | 137 | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Network), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes).
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Key differences
- RED by SFR scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Data rollover: only TelecomItalia.
- Support channels: only RED by SFR offers Community.
- Billing: only TelecomItalia offers Contract, Prepaid.
- Contract length: only TelecomItalia offers 12.
- Markets: only RED by SFR offers FR.
- Markets: only TelecomItalia offers BR.
Our verdict on each
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.
TelecomItalia
TelecomItalia runs its own network in BR and suits readers who want a SIM only line with an eSIM, 5G and a multi-line discount on a single bill. Entry sits at BRL 20 a month on plans with a set contract term, and each listed line carries a data cap.
Score breakdown
| Area | RED by SFR | TelecomItalia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 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. | 9.5Entry is BRL 20 and listed plans carry data rollover, so a smaller allowance is less likely to be wasted. |
| Offer | 9.1Each plan carries 5G, an eSIM and hotspot sharing, with the larger allowances aimed at streaming, plus roaming in 137 countries. | 9.1Sim only, eSIM, 5G and a multi-line discount, with billing on contract, rolling and prepaid across BR. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | RED by SFR | TelecomItalia |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 69 of 416 | 94 of 416 |
| Mobile networks | 44 of 319 | 57 of 319 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 83 of 389 | 105 of 389 |
| Broadband providers | 29 of 124 | 38 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 17 of 107 | 24 of 107 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | RED by SFR | TelecomItalia |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 12Covers more |
| Legal entity | SOCIETE FRANCAISE DU RADIOTELEPHONE - SFR | TIM S/A |
| Headquarters | France | Brazil |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Broadband
| Fact | RED by SFR | TelecomItalia |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp, Cable, 5GCovers more | Fttp |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 2,000Higher | 700 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Setup fee | €0 to €29 | Not confirmed |
| Exit fee terms | Termination fee 59 EUR fibre/THD, 29 EUR Box 5G | Not confirmed |
| Router | SFR Box 7, SFR Box 8 option, Box 5G | Modem Wi-fi gratis |
| Address checker | https://www.red-by-sfr.fr/offres-internet/eligibilite-fibre-adsl-vdsl/ | https://www.tim.com.br/para-voce/internet/internet-para-casa/tim-casa-internet/consulta-disponibilidade |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | RED by SFR | TelecomItalia | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | 137above the median | Not confirmed | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
TelecomItalia
Pros
- Unused data rolls over, so a light period is not lost and the allowance carries into the next month.
- A multi-line discount applies to extra lines, which lowers the total for a household with several handsets.
- Billing covers contract, rolling and prepaid, so prepaid, rolling and contract customers are served by the same provider.
Cons
- The listed reference plan prices cap data on every line, so heavy users pay more for a larger allowance rather than a flat uncapped rate.
- Roaming is paid, so use outside BR adds cost to the bill.
- The listed plans run on 1 and 12 contract months, so the entry price is tied to a term.
Who each suits
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
TelecomItalia
Who it suits
- Readers in BR who want a SIM only line with rollover and a multi-line discount on a single bill.
- Households already on these mobile plans who also want home broadband on fttp with a Wi-Fi modem supplied.
- Anyone who wants the eSIM set up by the same provider that carries the line, since an eSIM is supported.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for readers chasing a free entry point: yesss! lists a price from €0, while TelecomItalia starts at BRL 20.
- Not for readers who want only a prepaid or contract line: Getesa bills prepaid and contract, a mix that does not include the rolling option in TelecomItalia's contract, rolling and prepaid.
- Not for readers who prefer a simpler billing choice: Lonestar Cell MTN bills contract and prepaid, so prepaid and contract customers can pick that instead.
Country by country
| Country | RED by SFR | TelecomItalia |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| France | Yes | No |
Questions about each
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.
TelecomItalia
What does the cheapest TIM Controle Fit Anual plan cost?+
The entry line is TIM Controle Fit Anual at BRL 20 a month, billed on terms of 1 and 12 months. A larger TIM Controle Fit Anual line with a bigger data allowance sits above it, so the choice turns on how much data a month is needed rather than on anything else about the service.
Is there an unlimited data plan?+
Every listed line is a data capped monthly allowance, so the ceiling on each plan is the amount set out in the prices. Unused data rolls into the next period, so a lighter month is not wasted. The plans run on terms of 1 and 12 months, so the decision is about picking a cap and living within it.
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