Market Share of France Telecom Industry
The French telecom market is fragmented in nature. Some major players in the market studied include Orange S.A., SFR, Bouygues S.A., La Poste Mobile, and Canal+. The market also hosts other internet service providers (ISPs), MVNOs, and fixed-line service providers. Some French telecommunication companies are very competitive internationally and hold strong ground in the global telecom space.
- In June 2022, French operator Bouygues Telecom declared selecting Ericsson to deploy 5G S.A. (StandAlone) core infrastructure and launch 5G-enabled private network services. With this most recent partnership, Bouygues Telecom will be able to complete the second significant stage of its 5G strategy by supplying Ericsson's cloud-native Dual Mode 5G Core. With the first commercial services anticipated to begin in early 2023, the operator will deploy 5G S.A. infrastructure.
- In September 2022, Canal+, France's largest pay-TV company, signed distribution agreements with Universal and Sony to increase its programming of American films. The agreement grants Canal+ access to the studios' fresh movies six months following their debuts. A six-month window is also available on Canal+ for French films.
France Telecom Market Leaders
Orange S.A.
SFR S.A.
Bouygues S.A.
Iliad S.A.
Alcatel–Lucent S.A.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
