Free vs FDN: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology Free scores 62 out of 100 and FDN scores 55. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Internet providers in France 2026: home broadband ranking How we rank

1

Free

62/100
3

FDN

55/100

Score breakdown

FreeFDN
Network9485
Cost6756
Service5050
Transparency00

Pros and cons

Free

  • Below the country's reference price
  • Sells fibre to the home or building
  • High advertised speed
  • App or online account available
  • General support is not 24/7
  • Installation is charged

FDN

  • Sells fibre to the home or building
  • App or online account available
  • Tariff with no minimum term available
  • General support is not 24/7
  • Installation is charged

Facts side by side

FactFreeFDN
Top advertised speed, Mbit/s8,000 free.fr1,000 fdn.fr
Price of 100 Mbit/s+ tariff, % of country reference74% free.fr106% fdn.fr
Fibre to the home or buildingYes free.frYes fdn.fr
Connection types (of 3)2 free.fr2 fdn.fr
Tariff with no minimum termYes free.frYes fdn.fr
Free installationNo free.frNo fdn.fr
App or online accountYes free.frYes fdn.fr
General support 24/7No free.frNo fdn.fr

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