How should I do mobile data and voice calls in France? [duplicate]

1. How do I buy data in France?
2. Can I get a virtual French mobile number?
3. Are there roaming charges in France?
4. What are the options for using a cell phone in France?
5. What is the best SIM card to use in France?
6. Which mobile network is best in France?
7. How can I get a fake number in France?
8. What is a typical phone number in France?
9. How do I get a French number?
10. Can I use my mobile in France?
11. Should I turn off mobile data when abroad?
12. Is data roaming still free in Europe?

How do I buy data in France?

To stay connected while travelling in France and avoid roaming charges, you can get a French data sim card, or the newest and easiest way to get unlimited internet in France during your vacation is to simply rent a pocket wifi hot spot at the local tourist office.

Can I get a virtual French mobile number?

With a virtual number from France, you have the power stay reachable at all times from anywhere in the world. By accessing an easy-to-use app on your phone or laptop, you can make and receive unlimited calls with your French phone number.

Are there roaming charges in France?

Pay As You Go Roaming charges

France is a Go Roam in Europe destination which means you can use your data here at no extra cost. If you have an Add-on with a data allowance of 20GB or greater, a fair use limit applies, with use over 20GB subject to a small surcharge (see below).

What are the options for using a cell phone in France?

There are three cell phone networks in France: Orange of France Télécom, Bouygues, and SFR. Each of these networks offers a prepaid phone cards system: Mobicarte from Orange, Nomad from Bouygues, and SFR la Carte from SFR. To proceed, buy a “pack” from one of these three operators.

What is the best SIM card to use in France?

The best SIM Cards for your trip to France

1. Orange Prepaid Holiday SIM Card. Cost: €40 (or $49 when bought in the U.S. before your trip) Pros: Good deal. ...
2. SFR Prepaid SIM Card. Cost: €20-€30. ...
3. LeFrenchMobile Prepaid SIM Card. Cost: €17-€20. ...
4. Free Mobile SIM Card. Cost: €25 for unlimited calls, texts and Internet.

Which mobile network is best in France?

When it comes to 4G mobile internet, your best bet is to stick with Orange, Bouygues, or SFR, all of which reach around 95 percent of the country (see below).

How can I get a fake number in France?

With virtual phone numbers you can use our apps WhatsSIM, Virtual Phone, Spoof Chat and Call Forwarder. We provide virtual numbers from many countries. You can start to receive and make phone calls as well as text messages (SMS). You can also use our Apps to register with online services such as WhatsApp or Telegram.

What is a typical phone number in France?

French people usually state phone numbers as a sequence of five double-digit numbers, e.g., 0x xx xx xx xx (and not, for example, 0 xxx-xxx-xxx or 0xxx-xx-xxxx or 0xx-xxx-xxxx).
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Telephone numbers in France.

How do I get a French number?

When calling a French phone number from outside of France, you'll need to add the country's international dialing code. This is 0033 or +33. You then omit the initial 0 from the mobile number. For example, a mobile phone number could be 0033 6 12 34 56 78.

Can I use my mobile in France?

Unlocking the phone

For Androids, go to Settings, then About Device, and then Status. ... Your French prepaid mobile phone will still work in most European countries, and you should be able to purchase credit with a partner provider to use on your French phone.

Should I turn off mobile data when abroad?

Roaming charges can get expensive, so if you're traveling outside your cellular plan's coverage area (which generally means international travel), you might want to turn off data roaming on your Android device. Don't worry about being left without internet.

Is data roaming still free in Europe?

When you travel outside your home country to another EU country, you don't have to pay any additional charges to use your mobile phone. This is known as "roaming" or "roam like at home".