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The France guide

What works in France, and what doesn't

Networks, the end of 2G, VAT-inclusive prices and kids watches in France.

France switches off 2G this year: Orange in waves since March 2026 through the end of December, SFR in November-December, and Bouygues Telecom by December 15, 2026. 3G ends in 2028-2029. Choose a 4G watch with VoLTE.

    Sources:arcep.fr · reseaux.orange.fr · assistance.sfr.fr · bouyguestelecom.fr

    • Apple Watch:
    • Apple Watch For Your Kids:
    • Pixel Watch LTE:
    • Galaxy Watch LTE:

    Carriers and watch plans

    Orange and SFR charge €5/month (+€10 setup) for a watch on your number; it's free on most Free Mobile plans (Apple Watch). Bouygues has no watch option yet.

    • Orange, Option eSIM Watch (same number): €5/month + €10 activation (activation and first 3 months free under offer). Apple Watch, Samsung (Galaxy Wearable), Wear OS watches. (Verified) boutique.orange.fr
    • SFR, Option Montre Connectée (eSIM): €5/month no commitment + €10 activation; included on request with some 24-month plans; max 3 per line. Compatible smartwatches. (Verified) sfr.fr · assistance.sfr.fr
    • Free Mobile, Option eSIM Watch: Included at no cost with Forfait Free Max, Free 5G+ and Série Free (not the €2 plan), no activation fee. Apple Watch with cellular, watchOS 26.2 or later. (Verified) mobile.free.fr
    • Bouygues Telecom, No same-number watch eSIM option found; sells TCL Kids Watch with its own 2GB plan (€9.99/month). Kids watch offer only. (Partly confirmed) jechange.fr · bouyguestelecom.fr

    Prices are in EUR including VAT (TVA 20%).

    Networks: 2G ends this year

    France switches off 2G this year: Orange in waves since March 2026 through the end of December, SFR in November-December, and Bouygues Telecom by December 15, 2026. 3G ends in 2028-2029. Choose a 4G watch with VoLTE.

      Sources: arcep.fr · reseaux.orange.fr · assistance.sfr.fr · bouyguestelecom.fr

      Cellular on a watch

      Not every network sells a watch plan for every watch.

      • Apple Watch: Orange and SFR. Free also sells an Apple Watch option on its own page, though the Apple list we see does not show it yet. Bouygues Telecom does not support Apple Watch cellular.
      • Apple Watch For Your Kids: no French network currently serves it on current models.
      • Pixel Watch LTE: Orange and SFR.
      • Galaxy Watch LTE: Free, Orange (needs a compatible Samsung phone) and RED by SFR. Bouygues not checked.

      Carriers and watch plans

      Orange and SFR charge €5/month (+€10 setup) for a watch on your number; it's free on most Free Mobile plans (Apple Watch). Bouygues has no watch option yet.

      • Orange, Option eSIM Watch (same number): €5/month + €10 activation (activation and first 3 months free under offer). Apple Watch, Samsung (Galaxy Wearable), Wear OS watches. (Verified) boutique.orange.fr
      • SFR, Option Montre Connectée (eSIM): €5/month no commitment + €10 activation; included on request with some 24-month plans; max 3 per line. Compatible smartwatches. (Verified) sfr.fr · assistance.sfr.fr
      • Free Mobile, Option eSIM Watch: Included at no cost with Forfait Free Max, Free 5G+ and Série Free (not the €2 plan), no activation fee. Apple Watch with cellular, watchOS 26.2 or later. (Verified) mobile.free.fr
      • Bouygues Telecom, No same-number watch eSIM option found; sells TCL Kids Watch with its own 2GB plan (€9.99/month). Kids watch offer only. (Partly confirmed) jechange.fr · bouyguestelecom.fr

      Health features in France

      These features are available in France.

      • Apple: ECG, irregular rhythm and sleep apnoea notifications.
      • Samsung ECG: available, but needs a Galaxy phone.
      • Garmin ECG: available in the EU since January 2025.

      How we show prices in France

      Prices are in EUR including VAT (TVA 20%).

      • Verified: read on the maker's own page.
      • Retailer price: seen on a retailer page only.
      • Partly confirmed: seen on the named page but not fully checked.
      • The beginner runners order has not yet been checked for France.
      Methodology & sources

      How this database is built

      Most models are verified against an official manufacturer page or launch announcement; models that exist only at retailers or are press-sourced are explicitly marked on their card. Coverage: every qualifying model from the csmobiles catalog, after documented exclusions (accessories, rings, non-smart watches and more). The full source list, by brand, is below.

      Sources for every model