After 17 years of shaking up the French telecom world, Free is finally filling its last gap: prepaid mobile plans. For anyone who’s been waiting to avoid contracts and still get impressive data allowances, today’s your day. Free has unveiled five prepaid options ranging from €4.99 to €19.99, each tailored to different usage patterns. Whether you’re a light user or a data-hungry stream machine, there’s something here for you.
In an informal twist, Free has embraced its reputation as a market disruptor. Until now, Orange, SFR, and Bouygues Telecom—and their respective prepaid offerings Mobicarte, La Carte, and Carte Blanche—reigned supreme in this space. But with these new plans, Free is poised to shake things up again, giving prepaid users across France more choice, more data, and lower prices.
Five Flexible Options for Every User
The entry-level Free S plan costs just €4.99 and already packs in 10 GB of data, unlimited SMS/MMS, and unlimited calls to French mobiles and landlines. That’s a steal if you only need the basics for messaging and occasional browsing. It’s a perfect fit for students, travelers, or anyone looking to avoid surprise bills.
If you need more data, the Free M plan at €9.99 delivers a whopping 200 GB, plus free calls to select international destinations. That is borderline unheard of in prepaid territory. Then there’s Free L at €14.99 with 300 GB and Free XL at €19.99 with 350 GB, both including unlimited national calling and texting. These generous packages make streaming, video conferencing, and heavy social media scrolling effortless.
International Passes Tailored to the Diaspora
Free didn’t stop at domestic usage—they also introduced specialized “pass” top-ups for international calling. A nod to France’s large African diaspora, these passes cover Morocco, Tunisia, Cameroon, Madagascar, and Mali. Prices range from €4.99 for entry-level minutes to €19.99 for extended talk time, delivering between 110 and 600 minutes depending on the country and price point.
These targeted options are ideal for users who regularly call family and friends abroad without blowing through a standard data bundle. Instead of paying for overseas minutes you don’t need, you can pick the country-specific pass that matches your calling habits. It’s a slick way to keep in touch without overpaying, and it underscores Free’s strategy of catering to niche user groups within its wider customer base.
Easy Top-Ups and Flexible Validity Periods
Topping up works just like you’d expect with prepaid: choose an amount between €5 and €50, then apply it via the prepaye.free.fr or b2b.prepaye.free.fr websites. Depending on how much you add, your credit remains valid from 30 to 90 days, giving you the freedom to budget your telecom expenses. No more nasty surprises when your balance runs dry mid-bill.
The online portals are straightforward, mobile-friendly, and secure—Free has kept things simple so that you can get back to using your phone instead of wrestling with menus. You can also monitor your data usage and top-up history in real time, making it easy to see when you should reload. It really couldn’t be more user-friendly.
Free’s Plan to Shake Up the Market
By launching these aggressive prepaid deals, Free continues its tradition of forcing competitors to react. With prices this low and data allowances this generous, Orange, SFR, and Bouygues Telecom will need to reevaluate their own prepaid offerings or risk losing customers. In an already competitive French telecom market, this move could spark another round of price wars.
For consumers, it’s an exciting time: unlimited calls, mountains of data, and no long-term commitment. Free’s strategy has always been about democratizing access to high-speed connectivity. These new prepaid plans are just the latest chapter in that mission, giving budget-conscious and international callers alike a compelling alternative. Whether you’re a casual chatter or a hardcore streamer, Free’s got you covered.
