Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
RED by SFR vs toob
Where RED by SFR and toob differ
| Compare |  RED by SFR |  toob |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 2,000 | 2,300Higher |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | 2,300Higher |
| Price from | €1.99 | £18 |
| 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 | home150: GBP 18/month, 150 Mbps, 24 months home900: GBP 23/month, 900 Mbps, 24 months home2300: GBP 29/month, 2300 Mbps, 24 months |
| Setup fee | €0 to €29 | £0 |
| Exit fee terms | Termination fee 59 EUR fibre/THD, 29 EUR Box 5G | Early termination: monthly fee minus GBP 7 x remaining full months |
| Router | SFR Box 7, SFR Box 8 option, Box 5G | Linksys Wi-Fi 7 router included |
| Address checker | https://www.red-by-sfr.fr/offres-internet/eligibilite-fibre-adsl-vdsl/ | https://www.toob.co.uk/home/residential-order/ |
| Markets | FR | GB |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £26 to £37 |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | GBP 2 annual increase each April from 2026 |
| Static IP | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Social tariff | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at toob: 2,300 vs 2,000.
- Upload speed (Mbps) is higher at toob: 2,300 vs 1,000.
- Support channels: only RED by SFR offers Community.
- Technology: only RED by SFR offers Cable, 5G.
- Contract length: only toob offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only RED by SFR offers FR.
- Markets: only toob offers GB.
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.
toob
toob suits UK households that want full fibre with uploads matching downloads, and it sits 5 of 36 brands on the monthly price kept after the term ends. The trade-off is the annual increase each April, so the later bill sits well above the opening figure.
Score breakdown
| Area | RED by SFR | toob |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.7Entry at £18 a month, no setup fee, and a renewal band of £26 to £37 sit well inside the field. |
| Offer | 9.1Each plan carries 5G, an eSIM and hotspot sharing, with the larger allowances aimed at streaming, plus roaming in 137 countries. | 9.2HigherFull fibre at 2,300 Mbps down and 2,300 Mbps up, plus a social tariff and a static IP. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | RED by SFR | toob |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 29 of 124 | 30 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 17 of 107 | 18 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 10 of 46 | 11 of 46 |
Sources behind this comparison
RED by SFR
- red-by-sfr.fr: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
toob
- toob.co.uk: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | RED by SFR | toob |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp, Cable, 5GCovers more | Fttp |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 12, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | SOCIETE FRANCAISE DU RADIOTELEPHONE - SFR | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | France | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | RED by SFR | toob | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 2,000above the median | 2,300above the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 1,000above the median | 2,300highest quarter | 900 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £26 to £37lowest quarter | £37 |
Median across 116 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.
toob
Pros
- Setup is free, and toob sits 1 of 86 on the setup fee ranking.
- Upload speed of 2,300 Mbps puts toob at 10 of 46 on the upload table.
- Once the term ends, bills of £26 to £37 place toob at 5 of 36 brands.
Cons
- The £18 entry is introductory: the terms add an annual increase each April, so the later bill is higher.
- Coverage is GB only, and the service runs on fttp, so a full fibre build has to reach your address.
- Early termination charges apply, worked out as the monthly fee less a set amount for each remaining full month.
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
toob
Who it suits
- Households in the UK on a full fibre line that want uploads as quick as downloads, at 2,300 Mbps.
- Anyone who wants a static IP and a Linksys Wi-Fi 7 router included without buying extra kit.
- Households that qualify for the social tariff.
Who should look elsewhere
- People outside GB: EarthLink lists 5G and satellite as well as fibre: fttp, 5G and satellite.
- Buyers chasing the highest headline speed: Abissnet is listed at 10,000 Mbps against 2,300 Mbps here.
- Shoppers who want cable in the mix: Astound lists it alongside fibre: cable and fttp.
Current offers
toob
Current offer
First period offer
2300 Mbps for GBP 29 a month on 24 months: GBP 29/month
New customers only, 24-month contract, varies by location
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
Up to 9 months free broadband: up to GBP 207 bill credit
New 24-month home900 customers in contract elsewhere; evidence within 21 days
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | RED by SFR | toob |
|---|---|---|
| France | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
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.
toob
What does toob cost to get started?+
The entry plan starts at £18 a month, and the setup fee is £0, so nothing is added to the opening invoice. Available contract lengths are 1, 12 and 24 months, so a short term and a long one both sit on the same list.
What will I pay once the contract ends?+
After the initial term the monthly bill moves to £26 to £37, depending on the plan you pick. That places toob at 5 of 36 brands on the price you keep, among the stronger positions on this measure. Ask for the renewal rate in writing before you sign.
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