"The analysis was based on Speedtest Intelligence data collected between March 2025 and March 2026, alongside QoE and signal metrics, for all four French mobile network operators, that is Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free."
"Mobile connectivity in France has shifted from a convenience to a baseline expectation for rail passengers, making the quality of cellular service along these corridors an infrastructure question."
"The framework mandated 4G coverage along 90% of daily train services across approximately 23,000km of regional rail track by 31 December 2025, with phased obligations for in-vehicle coverage extending to 2030."
"By Arcep's own reporting, trackside 4G coverage now reaches 97.7% to 99.3% of daily train services, depending on the operator."
France's rail network is heavily used, and mobile connectivity has become essential for passengers. Ookla's analysis of 20 rail corridors revealed disparities in mobile operator performance, including throughput and latency. The New Deal Mobile agreement mandates 4G coverage for 90% of train services by 2025. Current coverage statistics show that 4G reaches 97.7% to 99.3% of services, depending on the operator. Arcep monitors compliance through extensive data collection and reporting.
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