SFR review

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

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Our verdict

SFR suits French households that want every line on one network, from a no commitment starter plan up to an unlimited tier, though the unlimited end of the range sits above most of the field. Entry starts at €5.99, and support runs through phone, help centre and community.

Key facts

Best for
A single French network for the whole household, from a no commitment starter plan to an unlimited tier.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€5.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
2H 1Go 5G: 5.99 EUR/month, 1GB, no commitment; 200Go 5G: 19.99 EUR/month, 200GB, no commitment; Offre Speciale Illimite 5G+: 39.99 EUR/month, unlimited, 24-month commitment (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
€39.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Fair use (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Hotspot sharing
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mid-contract price rises
Contract changes notified 1 month in advance, free termination within 4 months under article L224-33 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Multi-line discount
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
FR (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
SOCIETE FRANCAISE DU RADIOTELEPHONE - SFR (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
France (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract, Rolling, Prepaid
Contract length
1, 24
Official website
sfr.fr

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store
Elsewhere
WikidataX

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Sim only entry at €5.99 needs no commitment, so the cheapest way in is also the easiest way out.
  • The mid plan adds a large data allowance on the same no commitment footing, so a bigger allowance does not force a longer term.
  • SFR is the network itself, so sim only, 5G, eSIM and hotspot sharing all sit with one provider.
  • A multi line discount applies, so households running several lines on a shared bill pay less than buying them separately.

Cons

  • Roaming in the EU is fair use rather than included, so frequent travel abroad adds cost rather than comfort.
  • The unlimited tier at €39.99 is above the €23.19 median for unlimited plans in the listings.
  • Support runs on phone, help centre and community, with no live chat or email among the channels listed.
  • Plans serve FR, so the deal does not travel outside France.
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Who it suits

  • Households with several lines, since a multi line discount applies on top of sim only access.
  • Readers who want a French network rather than a prepaid top up model, since GETESA bills on prepaid and contract while SFR covers a wider billing mix.
  • People who would rather set a new line up with eSIM than wait for a card, and who want hotspot sharing on the unlimited plans.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers chasing the lowest entry price, since yesss! lists €0 against SFR's €5.99.
  • Travellers who need EU roaming inside the bundle, since roaming here is fair use rather than included.
  • Anyone outside France, since plans run in France.

Where it sits among rivals

On entry price SFR sits at 114 of 258 in the listings, which places it in the middle rather than at the bargain end. On unlimited price the position is 145 of 173, so the unlimited tier is priced above most of the same field. Entry is the competitive part of the range, and the unlimited end is where it gives ground.

Pricing

Pricing starts at €5.99 on the entry plan, which needs no commitment and carries a modest data allowance. The mid plan adds a far larger allowance on the same no commitment footing, so a heavier month does not lock you into a term. The unlimited plan closes the range at €39.99. On renewal, contract changes are notified in advance and a free termination window follows a change, so a mid term switch stays open.

What it does well

The lineup is offered as sim only, so you can bring your own handset, and 5G is included on the plans listed. eSIM setup is supported, which suits anyone who would rather activate a line without waiting for a card to arrive, and hotspot sharing is available for tethering on the unlimited plans. A multi line discount applies, so a household sharing one bill across several lines pays less than separate accounts.

Who runs it

SFR is run by SOCIETE FRANCAISE DU RADIOTELEPHONE - SFR and is headquartered in France. Customers are supported through phone, help centre and community, which places a phone line and a help centre alongside a community forum. Questions about the subscription and the network therefore go to the company that operates both sides of the service.

How SFR compares

Where SFR is available

Available
France

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the cheapest SFR plan cost and does it tie me in?+

The entry plan starts at €5.99 and carries no commitment, so you are not locked in or given notice to leave. The mid plan sits on the same no commitment footing. Contract terms on the same network run on 1 and 24 months.

How much is the unlimited plan, and how long am I tied to it?+

The unlimited plan costs €39.99 and carries a longer commitment than the entry plans. It sits above the €23.19 median for unlimited deals in the listings, so unlimited data is the pricier part of the range. Hotspot sharing comes with it.

What happens if SFR changes my contract?+

SFR gives notice of contract changes ahead of time, and a free termination window follows a change under French consumer rules. That leaves room to leave without penalty if the renewal does not suit. Billing options of contract, rolling and prepaid also mean a no commitment plan can be stopped whenever you want instead.

Does the plan work outside France?+

Plans run in France, so the deal is a French one and does not carry over to other markets on the same terms. Roaming in the EU is fair use rather than included, which means heavy use abroad needs checking first. eSIM setup is supported, which helps with activating a line while travelling.

What do I get on the plan besides data?+

5G access, eSIM support and hotspot sharing are all part of the lineup, and everything is offered as sim only so you can bring your own handset. A multi line discount applies when extra lines share the same account, which suits a family on one bill. Support comes through phone, help centre and community.

How does SFR rank on price against the other listings?+

On entry price the listings place SFR at 114 of 258, which is mid table rather than at the cheap end. On unlimited price the position is 145 of 173, so the unlimited tier sits above most rivals in the same list. Entry pricing is the stronger side.

Can I reach a person if something goes wrong?+

Support runs on phone, help centre and community, covering a phone line, a help centre and a community forum. There is no live chat or email in that list, so the phone and the help centre are the direct routes. Multi line households are handled on the same channels.

Is SFR cheaper than the alternatives listed here?+

On entry price, yesss! lists €0 against SFR's €5.99, so the cheapest starting point sits elsewhere. GETESA and Lonestar Cell MTN bill on prepaid and contract and contract and prepaid, so neither changes the picture for someone who wants a French network with eSIM and 5G on a sim only plan.

Sources

Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

SFR

SFR

A single French network for the whole household, from a no commitment starter plan to an unlimited tier.

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