Using 19.99 Euro Free.fr sim card on hols in France?

sasparillo

Does anyone know anything about Free.fr and using it while in holiday in France since it is contract free? http://mobile.free.fr/

If I've read this correctly. It's possible to get a month's worth without a contract for 19.99 euros inclusive of unlimited internet, calls within France and to landlines in the UK etc etc.

Does one need an address in France to get a sim card? Is it possible to buy the Free.fr sim in a shop?

Thanks!

DUTR

sasparillo wrote: »

Does anyone know anything about Free.fr and using it while in holiday in France since it is contract free? http://mobile.free.fr/

If I've read this correctly. It's possible to get a month's worth without a contract for 19.99 euros inclusive of unlimited internet, calls within France and to landlines in the UK etc etc.

Does one need an address in France to get a sim card? Is it possible to buy the Free.fr sim in a shop?

Thanks!

Free Package: Voice calls and SMS / MMS to mobile metropolitans. Voice calls from mainland France to landlines in 40 destinations (including France, see list on mobile.free.fr) and mobile in the U.S., Canada, Alaska and Hawaii. Communications excluding short numbers, and special premium, SMS / MMS premium. Private use between two individuals. 3G mobile internet in France (Blackberry ® option: 1 € / month), reduced flow beyond 3GB. Free Wifi and internet access via WiFi hotspots in France FreeWiFi. Internet and WiFi with compatible mobile.

the T&Cs

The information provided above is intended to Free Mobile as well as legal persons of the group Free Mobile belongs to other companies as subcontractors (which can operate outside the EU) for managing your contract. Unless you object, Free Mobile may contact you by mail and telephone bids on his part or of its trading partners, and electronically for similar products or services. Accordance with the Data Protection Act of 6 January 1978, you have the right to access, rectification, cancellation and opposition on your personal data from your subscriber space available on the website. Your order confirmation will be sent to the e-mail above informed.

NFH

I think that DUTR has just used Google Translate on the T&Cs - not difficult but it doesn't answer the OP's question.

Try to understand the terminology commonly used by the French networks:

• "SANS ENGAGEMENT", e.g. the one you've seen, means a 1-month SIM-only contract (without commitment), i.e. still requires an address in France and probably a credit check of some sort.
• "FORFAIT BLOQUÉ" means a contract with a provided handset and a long term contract.
• "CARTE PRÉPAYÉE" means a pay-as-you-go SIM card, probably the only option available to a non-resident.

diamonds

Thats not accurately true, you are a resident of Europe & thus can apply for sans engagement and your UK address can be taken aswell as a hotel address for France - a full contract will probably be refused as no history , but month to month sim is a minimal risk over a handset x month contract, I know someone in France from UK did SANS for 6 months then was allowed a proper contract.

NFH

diamonds wrote: »

I know someone in France from UK did SANS for 6 months then was allowed a proper contract.

Yes, very feasible, but it would be hard without a French address and French bank account. The OP is going there on holiday.

sasparillo

NFH wrote: »

Yes, very feasible, but it would be hard without a French address and French bank account. The OP is going there on holiday.

Yes, this is what I was wondering. I can only ask and see what they say as we're all meant to be in the EU together now ... But if anyone has tried this before I'd love to know!

Aha! I'm editing this cos I've just found the "Conditions Generales Abonnement" at http://mobiles.free.fr/docs/Conditions_Generales_Abonnement

I think they do have shops but it is necessary to give banking details, although one can pay by debit card.

http://mobile.free.fr/docs/Fiche_information_standardisee.pdf

The two types: the 19.99 and the 2 Euros per month. Am I right in thinking this has an internet and calling abroad option as well? My Technical Mobile speak French is virtually non existent ...

"Option Data (Internet et MMS) : 1,99€TTC/mois pour un cr!dit de 20Mo. Au delà du cr!dit : 0,06€/Mo
"MMS vers les mobiles m!tropolitains (hors MMS surtax!s) et Internet mobile en 3G en France m!tropolitaine, avec mobile compatible. Mo non consomm!s non reportables.
"• Option Appels vers l’international et l’Outre-Mer : Cr!dit de 5€
Cr!dit valable 3 mois à compter de son activation. Appels voix depuis la France m!tropolitaine. Liste des destinations sur mobile.free.fr."

If anyone could help, I would be very grateful.

I can't find anywhere which lists the reseau de points de ventes either.

NFH

The €20/month deal gives you unlimited calls and texts within France and unlimited calls to UK fixed lines. The €2/month deal only gives you 60 minutes and texts per month within France. The more prominent lower prices apply if you have their Freebox home broadband service.

Phone them on +33 1 78 56 95 60 to find out how you can become a customer. If they don't speak English, they might be able to find a colleague who does.

diamonds

Thanks NFH, beat me to it !

diamonds

Orange Broadband's Livebox was based on Freebox which came first to France market. Freebox customers get the 4 Euro discounted rate.

Savingnewbie

Hi, I tried phoning and got recorded message (in French) that was too fast for me to understand. I am very keen to get this package as I spend about 3 months in France most years so would like to know best way to purchase. I would prefer not to open French bank account.
Any help would be appreciated.

NFH

Savingnewbie wrote: »

Hi, I tried phoning and got recorded message (in French) that was too fast for me to understand.

It starts with a warning that your operator will charge you at international rates as you're calling from abroad. Then it gives you a menu. Select option 3 for all other questions.