Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
RED by SFR vs YouFibre
Where RED by SFR and YouFibre differ
| Compare |  RED by SFR |  YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 2,000 | 8,000Higher |
| Price from | €1.99 | £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 | You 200: £20.00 per month, 200 Mbps, 24-month contract; You 1000: £25.00 per month, 1000 Mbps, 24-month contract; You 8000: £50.00 per month, 8000 Mbps, 24-month contract |
| Setup fee | €0 to €29 | £0 |
| Exit fee terms | Termination fee 59 EUR fibre/THD, 29 EUR Box 5G | Early Termination Charges apply to any termination within the Fixed Term; a Monthly Rolling Package has no Fixed Term commitment and no Early Termination Charges but requires at least 30 days' notice; 14 day cooling-off period. |
| Router | SFR Box 7, SFR Box 8 option, Box 5G | Wi-Fi 7 router included as standard: YouFibre Hub for You 200/500/1000/2000, YouFibre Hub Pro for You 8000, with YouMesh Boosters available |
| Markets | FR | GB |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £34.99 to £129.99 |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | Prices are fixed for the initial term of the 24-month contract; after the initial minimum term the monthly price changes to the list price. |
| Social tariff | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Premises covered | Not confirmed | 500,000 |
| Address checker | https://www.red-by-sfr.fr/offres-internet/eligibilite-fibre-adsl-vdsl/ | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- RED by SFR scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at YouFibre: 8,000 vs 2,000.
- Support channels: only RED by SFR offers Community.
- Support channels: only YouFibre offers Email.
- Technology: only RED by SFR offers Cable, 5G.
- Contract length: only YouFibre offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only RED by SFR offers FR.
- Markets: only YouFibre 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.
YouFibre
YouFibre suits households inside its full fibre footprint that want a low entry price, Wi-Fi kit in the box and a rolling option alongside fixed terms. Entry starts at £20 with a £0 setup fee, and the brand ranks 1 of 86 on setup fee.
Score breakdown
| Area | RED by SFR | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.3Entry at £20 with a £0 setup fee, but renewal prices of £34.99 to £129.99 once the minimum term ends. |
| Offer | 9.1Each plan carries 5G, an eSIM and hotspot sharing, with the larger allowances aimed at streaming, plus roaming in 137 countries. | 9.2HigherMax download of 8,000 Mbps over fttp, Wi-Fi kit with every plan, mesh boosters and a social tariff on offer. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.1Support on email, phone and chat, a cooling-off period after signing, and YouFibre Limited trading in GB since 2019. |
How they place
| Ranking | RED by SFR | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 29 of 124 | 1 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 17 of 107 | 1 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 10 of 46 | 1 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | RED by SFR | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp, Cable, 5GCovers more | Fttp |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 12, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | SOCIETE FRANCAISE DU RADIOTELEPHONE - SFR | YouFibre Limited |
| Headquarters | France | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | RED by SFR | YouFibre | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 2,000above the median | 8,000highest quarter | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 1,000above the median | Not confirmed | 900 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | £34.99 to £129.99below the median | £37 |
| Premises covered | Not confirmed | 500,000lowest quarter | 1,700,000 |
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.
YouFibre
Pros
- Entry pricing of £20 a month sits well inside the 40 place of 95 on price from.
- Setup costs £0, and the brand ranks 1 of 86 on that measure.
- Every plan arrives with Wi-Fi kit in the box, with a higher grade hub on the highest speed tier and mesh boosters available.
Cons
- The advertised rate lasts only for the opening stretch of a fixed term, and the bill then steps up to renewal prices of £34.99 to £129.99.
- Walking away before a fixed term ends brings an early termination charge, which makes the low entry price a costly place to leave from.
- Maximum download speed of 8,000 Mbps ranks 10 of 114, well short of Abissnet at 10,000 Mbps.
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
YouFibre
Who it suits
- Households already inside the full fibre footprint, in the United Kingdom, that want Wi-Fi kit in the box rather than buying a router separately.
- People who want a short commitment: the monthly rolling package has no fixed term and no early termination charge, though notice is needed in advance.
- Households that can plan around a fixed term, since the advertised rate lasts only for the opening stretch of the term before renewal prices of £34.99 to £129.99 apply.
Who should look elsewhere
- People wanting the highest headline speed in this comparison, since Abissnet lists 10,000 Mbps.
- Households outside the footprint, as coverage reaches 500,000 premises.
- Anyone who needs a mix of technologies, since EarthLink lists fttp, 5G and satellite while YouFibre runs on fttp alone.
Country by country
| Country | RED by SFR | YouFibre |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
YouFibre
What does YouFibre cost to get started?+
Prices start at £20 a month, and the setup fee is £0. The entry rate sits on the slowest plan, and plans with more headroom are priced higher, so a quicker line means a bigger monthly bill. No separate hardware purchase is needed either, because Wi-Fi kit comes in the box on every plan.
What will I pay once the introductory price ends?+
The advertised rate lasts only for the opening stretch of a fixed term. After the minimum term passes, the monthly bill steps up to the list price, and renewal prices run £34.99 to £129.99. That sits well above the £20 entry figure, so treat the list price as the real ongoing cost. Plan contract months of 1, 12 and 24 lets you take a shorter or rolling term instead.
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