This time, I would like to introduce you to SFR LA CARTE CONNECT, a sim card of SFR, a major French telecommunication company.

Until now, we’ve introduced Orange Holiday, Free Mobile, Bouygues telecom that popular sim cards in France, but each of them has its pros and cons.

While SFR LA CARTE CONNECT has many disadvantages, it has an overwhelming advantage over other sim cards.

That’s the price.

If we compare the sim cards we have introduced so far, the price alone is
Orange Holiday > Bouygues telecom > Free mobile > SFR LA CARTE CONNECT. (H>L)

In this article, I would like to introduce the details of such low-cost sim cards.

SFR LA CARTE CONNECT

The most attractive thing is the price of 14.99 euros.

The price is even lower than that of Free Mobile, which is said to be the best sim card in France.

As for calls, I was told that I could not make outgoing calls.

However, a phone number will be assigned.

So I didn’t try outgoing calls, but I was able to receive calls without any problems.

As for the amount of data, it is 15G, which is slightly less than the capacity.

Until recently, 10G was available even for Orange Holiday.

Also, in my experience, if you are staying for 10 days or so, 5G is enough for daily internet research, Google maps, and social networking.

However, if you are browsing video sites such as YouTube or uploading large amounts of data, you may feel it is too small.

Internet speed is 4G.

SFR is said to be weaker in 4G compared to other telecom companies, but in actual use, it was not much different from Bouygues Telecom.

In some places, it was even rare that SFR would be 3G when Bouygues was 4G.

Either way, the signal was not very good inside the building.

Valid for 30 days.

I think this one is also longer and better than Orange Holiday.

This service is only available in France.

If you are planning to go to a neighboring country during your stay, it is better not to buy one.

How to purchase at Charles de Gaulle Airport

Where to get and how to do it

In this article, I will show you how to purchase at Terminal 2, which is used by Air France.

You can buy them at RELAY kiosks, which is a familiar place in France, as I mentioned in my article on Bouygues Telecom.

CDG Terminal 2

The above is the floor plan. After completing the customs inspection, you will go outside.

Once outside, head to the left.

The one labeled “Train” is the stop for the RER B line, so head that way.

If you are planning to take the Roissy bus to Paris city, the stop is straight ahead.

This time I am introducing RELAY on the way to the B line, but there is another RELAY at the back of Marks & Spencer.
If you plan to use Roissy Bus or Le bus direct, it is more convenient to use RELAY here.

However, most of the time, SFR sim cards are not sold in this RELAY.
As far as I can tell, they do not offer it.

After a while, you will see an escalator, so go up it.

Further on, you will see a moving sidewalk, and then RELAY will be on your right.

It has a bright red appearance, so you can’t miss it.

Travel goods, snacks, and drinks are the main items sold.

The sim card will be placed behind the sales clerk, so tell them you want to buy one.

To prevent theft, sim cards are kept by or behind the counter in all stores.
Don’t try to get it yourself, be sure to call out and have it taken.

The left green package in the second row from the top is the SFR SIM card.

What’s included in the package

What is included in the package is very simple compared to Orange Holiday and Bouygues telecom.

The size is a little larger than a business card.

It has a compact User’s Manual with the same design.

To open the package, simply pull on the incised strip.

The sim card base is also the most compact I’ve ever used.

Of course, the size is multi-cut type, so it can be used with any smartphone.

How to activate

Activation of SFR LA CARTE CONNECT is very easy.

As with Bouygues Telecom, you need to operate it yourself, but there is no problem.

Just insert the SFR LA CARTE CONNECT sim card into your smartphone and you are done.

When you insert the sim card, the sim lock is applied and you will be asked for the passcode.

The number to be typed here is 0000.

To be honest, I was quite nervous because it is not mentioned anywhere on the package.
Please make sure you enter the correct number.
If you get it wrong three times, it will be locked for real.

Procedures after activating

After activating and you’ll receive the following email:

First, you will receive a passcode, which you can access at the link or call 963.

This passcode will be the passcode for access at the link.

The next message is that you have 5 Euros worth of credit and 50M of data valid for 30 days.

Finally, you will be informed that the 15G data amount is valid for 25 days.

Note that it says 25 days, but my account shows the day of the week a month from now, so I think I can use it for 30 days.

You will receive the above email shortly thereafter.

Access codes for answering machines and instructions on how to change them.

If you do not use it in particular, you can ignore it.

In some cases, you may be linked to a screen where you can register your password and email address as shown above, in which case, please follow the instructions.

How to register as a user

SFR LA CARTE CONNECT requires user registration as well as other sim cards.

However, like Bouygues telecom, I didn’t receive a message a few days after the activation and received a notification a week after the activation.

If you will be returning home within a week, you may not need to do so.

Of course, the time it takes for the user registration email to arrive may vary from person to person.

(When I used it at a different time, I was contacted about three or four days later.)

It says to call 1023 or visit the site to complete the process of activating the line.

It is difficult to make a phone call, so access the address linked to this page.

How to create an account page

Open the page linked to in the short email you just received.

If the link does not open, or if you would like to complete the procedure on a PC, please click here.

SFR Formulaire d’identification

First, choose a title.

M: Male
Mme : Married Woman
Mlle : Single Woman

Then

Prénom : Last name
Nom : First name
Date de naissance : Birthday

If you go to the bottom of the page,

Département de naissance : Place of birth,
but not on the list, so choose 99-Etranger (foreign).

After that, you will enter the address.

Please fill in the address of the hotel where you are staying.

This time, I entered the address of ACADIA HOTEL.

MOYENS DE CONTACT : How to contact you.
Here is your e-mail. The lower row is for confirmation, so please enter the same e-mail.

JUSTIFICATIF D’IDENTITÉ: You will be filled out with identification. It is a pull-down menu, so click it.

Select PASS : Passport second from the top.

N°de justificatif : Enter your passport number.

This is the end of the input.

When the input is completed, the above screen will be displayed.

Now you can use it until within the validity period.

How to login to your account

Once your account is successfully registered, you will receive a short email as shown above.

To login to your account, click on the linked address and copy and paste the password that follows passe:

Your phone number is displayed on the page.

There’s not much to see, but to see how much data you’re using, tap Infos Conso.

(Conso stands for consommation.)

I think it will look like this.

On the first line,

Vous bénéficiez de 14.29G valables jusqu’au 13/12/2019

It is written, Valid at 14.29G until December 13, 2019.

This part of the data will be within the range that can be used remaining, so if you are worried about using too much data, please check it.

Tap Offre & Mobile to see more features and options.

I don’t understand it all, so if you are interested, you can try different things to your liking.

How to top-up?

SFR’s top-up is very attractive.

Let’s take a look at the top-up method.

Tap on Rechargements on the My Account page as mentioned earlier.

You will then see the PC version of the page as shown above.

It may be a little difficult to see when operated with a smartphone.

Vous souhaitez recharger votre ligne : automatically enters your number.

In this state, tap the next valider.

In the two boxes below, in Utiliser un code de rechargement and Recharger par CB ou sur facture, make sure that valider and Voir les recharges have changed to red.

Once you are in this state, you are ready to do a top-up.

First of all, the Utiliser un code de rechargeement on the bottom left is a surefire way to top up.

You can purchase a top-up card sold at RELAY and other kiosks and convenience stores.

Enter the 10 alphanumeric characters on the card and tap valider to complete the top-up.

And the other is the one with the frame that says Recharger par CB ou sur facture, which is how you top up on the internet.

When Voir les recharges turns red, tap it.

Then you can see all the top-up types of plans.

Select a plan that is suitable for your application.

You can narrow down the items in the box on the left, so check what you need.

Usages : use

Appels : Call

Illimitones : Unlimited

Internet: Internet

International : For International Use

Prix: Price

0€ à 5€

5€ à 20€

Supérieur à 20 euro : €20 or more

Sur mesure : Bespoke

Paiement : payment

Let’s see what kind of plan we actually have.

First of all, it is a plan of the person who needs the call.

Depending on the plan, the number of days that can be used is different.

For the 35 euro plan, you can use 35 euros for SMS, internet in France, etc., unlimited calls, and the plan is valid for 90 days.

I don’t think you need much of the plans that appear in Appels.

Next, if you choose an unlimited plan, you’ll find an attractive plan.

If you look at the €30 plan, it’s only available online and for a limited time, but it’s a pretty attractive plan with 60G and unlimited calls and SMS within France.

If you want to save a little more money, there are also plans for 20.99 Euros and 10.99 Euros.

It may be good for those who stay longer or consume a lot of data.

Next is the plan focused on the Internet.

This is also a limited plan on the web, but if you want to top up to 35 euros for 70G, 25 euros for 35 G, and 10 euros for 2G.

I think you will choose one of these.

Compared to Orange Holiday and Bouygues, the data is set to be quite cheap.

How to solve problems during your travels

When you have any trouble, the first thing you want to try is the following two points.

• Turn off your phone
• Re-insert the sim card

Surprisingly, either of these methods may solve the problem, so please try them first.

If it does not solve the problem, we recommend that you go to an SFR store near you.

If you turn it back on, you may be asked for a passcode, so enter 0000.

How to check your data usage

Checking the remaining amount of SFR LA CARTE CONNECT is very unique.

You can check it from your account as mentioned earlier, but you can also check it more easily via short mail.

Send a short email (?) to 950.

Usually, I received the above reply within a minute, but there were many times when I did not receive a reply depending on the time and communication conditions.

If you don’t get a reply, please give it some time and try again.

Summary

How was it?

I have just started using it, so there are some uncertainties, but overall, I recommend this sim card.

The price is less than half that of Orange Holiday or Bouygues, although it is limited to use within France.

It’s also cheaper than Free Mobile, although it doesn’t offer the same amount of data.

User registration is also completed via the Internet, so there is no need to go to an SFR store.

And for those who use a lot of data, I think the cheapness of the top-up data is one of the most attractive features.　

Why don’t you consider it as one of the candidates for choosing a sim card for your next trip?

Below is a guide about other French sim cards.

Some of the basic information has been omitted from this page, so please take a look at it as well so you can use your sim card without stress.

Thank you for reading to the end again this time.

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It is a very convenient sim card that can be purchased immediately at Charles de Gaulle Airport and can be set up at the counter, but it is not without its drawbacks.

The biggest drawback is that it has an expiration date of 2 weeks.

The problem was that if you plan to stay longer than two weeks, you have to pay an additional fee to top up.

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It is the Bouygues Telecom sim card introduced this time that solves such an expiration problem.

This sim card is valid for 30 days from the time of use, so if you are thinking of staying for a long time, it is recommended because you can use it without a top-up on the way.

Okay, let’s get down to business.

Bouygues telecom sim card (called My European SIM)

Basic information

My European SIM

The price is about the same as Orange Holiday.

As for the call, the call outside France may be a negative point.

Data is 20G, which is the same as Orange holiday, but the amount of use in the EU is limited to 15G, so be careful if you are staying outside France for a long time.

The Internet speed is 4G.

However, I think that it often becomes 3G in other countries in EU.

As for the feeling that I actually used, I felt that the Internet network in the building was slightly weak.

And the big difference is the validity period.

For two weeks on Orange Holiday, Bouygues telecom will be valid for 30 days.

How to get at Charles de Gaulle Airport

Where to get and how to do it

This time, we will introduce how to purchase at Terminal 2 used by Air France.

You will buy Bouygues telecom SIM at a kiosk called RELAY in France.

CDG Terminal 2

Above is the plan, after the customs inspection, go outside.

When you go outside, head to your left.

Train is written on the signboard, it’s the RER B line, so you will proceed toward that.

If you plan to take the Roissy Bus, go straight in the center of the photo and you will have a stop.

If you are in a hurry, please be careful because you will have to take a short walk to purchase a sim card.

This time, I will introduce RELAY on the way to line B, but there is a RELAY in the back of Marks & Spencer.
If you plan to use Roissy Bus or Le bus direct, this RELAY is more convenient.

If you go on for a while, there is an escalator, so you will climb there.

If you go further, there is a moving sidewalk, so you can see RELAY on your right.

Because it is a bright red appearance, it does not overlook it.

Travel goods and sweets are mainly sold.

The sim card is placed behind the sales staff, so let’s choose it by speaking out.

Sim cards can be placed near or behind counters at any shop to prevent theft.
Don’t try to get it yourself, be sure to call out and have it taken.

The palm-sized, square-shaped one on the second stage from the top becomes a Bouygues telecom.

What’s included in the package

The interesting thing about Bouygues telecom is that it has a little goodies.

Of course, it’s not a big surprise, but it’s a bit of a nice surprise.

sim card & key ring

First of all, the sim card is set in the plastic card of the business card size.

It is a multi-cut type, please separate it according to the size of your smartphone.

When this card is separated from the white part depicting the Eiffel Tower, the white part can be used as a key ring.

In addition, Important information is described on the back side who had a sim card, let’s not lose it.

User’s manual & Eiffel tower SIM ejector

There are one guide, Written in 10 languages, and a cute Eiffel tower SIM ejector.

I think that it will also be a commemorative item in France.

There is also an explanation in English, so I think that basic work can be done without problems.

Stickers 

It also comes with a cute sticker with a French symbol on it.

I’m wondering where to put it、、、、。

Metro Map

Metro map is also included.

It’s collapsed, but when you spread it out, you’ll see a metro map on the back.

Since using a smartphone, the need has become quite low, but if you are new to Paris or are not familiar with the Metro, it’s really convenientthat you can understand where you are at a glance.

User’s Manual

It is written in detail about Bouygues telecom.

I don’t think I’m particularly bothered.

How to activate

Unlike Orange Holiday (if purchased at the shop in front of baggage claim), Bouygues telecom must be activated by themselves.

However, there is not a special difficult task, anyone can easily do it.

Unlike Orange Holiday, the package is only made of paper, so you can easily open it by hand.

After opening, you can use it immediately by simply replacing the sim card of your smartphone.

If you are worried, if you take out the sim card of your smartphone once before going to France, I do not think that you will panic in the field.

Please note that Bouygues telecom sim cards must be activated first in France.

Procedures after activating = Important =

If you insert the sim card in your smartphone and the connecting is done without problems, you will receive the following SMS.

First of all, the phone number of this sim card is described.

And the link destination will be the official page of Bouygues telecom‘s travel sim card.

You will receive SMS like the one above around the next day.

This is the content of the announcement that visual voicemail is available.

Click the link to learn more about visual voicemail.

If you go ahead with the process, the setting will be completed, so if you want to use it.

I think that it is not necessary to use it for general travel, so you do not have to operate anything.

User registration

You will receive the most important SMS around 5 days after you start using the service.

To continue using this line, please register your information.

To do so, call 634.

If the customer information cannot be registered, the line will be terminated.

As with any telecommunications company, you will naturally need to register your ID card to use your sim card.

The biggest problem is when the line will terminate if you do not register.

In the usage guide, it is written that “the line will be invalid if you do not verify your identity within 30 days after the start of use”.

It seems that it is not good to do until the 29th, but I feel that it will be different.

(If you continue to use without registering, it would be helpful if you could let us know)

In order to avoid trouble beforehand, I think that it is still good to register identity verification as soon as possible.

Experience has told me what I hear by calling 634.

• Name
• Address (at hotel or other place of stay, zip code)
• Phone number (may not be asked)
• Passport number
• E-mail address (depending on the situation)
• Credit card number

However, even if you know in advance what will be heard, it is quite difficult to inform the above content in French.

And by phone.

I think that it is impossible if it is not possible to speak like a native speaker.

So what on earth should we do?

How to register as a user

Actually, there is an easy way to solve the above problems.

It’s about going to Bouygues telecom shops.

There are quite a few shops of Bouygues telecom in Paris city.

There is no problem no matter where you go, but I think that there is no mistake in the shop where many travelers visit.

For your reference, the shop I visited is here.

BOUYGUES TELECOM PARIS HAUSSMANN

Address:55 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France

Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Closed: Sundays

HAUSSMANN is a very clean and cozy shop located just a short walk from Printemps.

It may be crowded depending on the time you visit, but I think it is mostly empty.

They call your name, show the contents of the received SMS to the shop staff, and the staff will call 634 and do all the procedures.

At this time, all I need was a passport, and I did not need the address of my place of stay.

Strictly speaking, the address etc. They told the address of HAUSSMANN store, so there is no doubt that your address is must.

The staff who responded to me were very kind and friendly, but it is french quality that there is a difference depending on the person who responds.

Just in case, I think that there is no mistake if you write the information such as the address of the hotel on paper or show the business card of the hotel.

Procedure after actvating = Internet edition =

In the above chapter, I introduced the flow when I actually purchased it locally.

A survey after returning, I found that user registration is also possible on the Internet.

First, go to the following page.

bouygues telecom Espace client

Enter your phone number here and press NEXT.

(You can choose French or English language settings, so please choose as you like.)

You will then receive a SMS with your passcode.

On the next page, enter the passcode you received and register a new password to complete the process.

You will be able to log in to your account.

Your name and the amount of data available are displayed.

You can also perform top-up procedures from this page, so if you would like to add data during your stay, please click the Refill button to proceed.

The expiration date of the phone number and the data are also displayed, so you can check various information.

This time, when I registered my account online, it was after I had already registered at the store.
Therefore, my name was already displayed when I logged in, but I have not been able to confirm whether I can log in to this site even if I have not registered as a store.
In addition, please note that there is no column such as passport information on the profile screen, so even if you can log in before registering at the store or by phone, you may still need to register detailed information directly by phone or at the store.

How to solve problems during your travels

When you have any trouble, the first thing you want to try is the following two points.

• Turn off your phone
• Re-insert the sim card

Surprisingly, there are cases where it is solved by either method, so please try it first.

How to make a phone call

How to make a call is also easy.

Dial + (or 00) followed by the country code, followed by the number you would like to call.

Do not forget to remove the first 0.

Tethering

Bouygues telecom can be tethered with other device.

You can share your data connection between several devices.

How to check your data usage

You may be asked how much more data you have left.

Unlike other telecommunications companies, BouygTelecom is a bit annoying to check the remaining amount.

There are two methods.

• Call 630 (voice enabled in French)
• Access and verify your account.

If you can understand French, I think that there is no problem with voice guidance, but it may be difficult for most people.

If you open your own account, you can check it by accessing the internet.

When you log in to your account, there’s a place called Internet Remaining, so check out these numbers.

In the case of the image, it remains and is displayed as 16G.

How to top-up?

Top-up from your account or in stores are a common way to go.

The contents displayed on the official website of Bouygues telecom are as follows.

bouygues telecom carte prépayée

There are three Top-up plans for Bouygues telecom, but please note that only XL plans are available.

I don’t find XL plans attractive.

The cheapest plan is 5 euros, with an extension of 3 days and data of only 500M.

Even €40 for the highest plan extends the duration by two months, but only 5G of data is added.

The Top-up from your account is simple.

When you click the Refill button on the top page, the following screen will be displayed.

You’will also see the details of the plan, so select the plan that’s right for you and click Continue.

When the confirmation screen for the selected plan appears, click Continue again.

After that, fill in your credit card information and you’re finished Top-up.

Please note that no matter which way you top up, you will not be able to take over the first charged 20G of data.

Summary

The sim card of Bouygues telecom introduced this time.

One of the major attractions is that it has almost the same content as Orange Holiday, but has a long usage period.

If you stay for more than 2 weeks and within 30 days, it can be said that it is a sim card with good cost performance.

However, as I introduced this time, it takes time to register as a user.

Choose the sim card that best suits your situation.

We hope that you will be able to choose the best sim card for your stay.

Below is a guide about other French sim cards.

Thank you for reading to the end again this time.

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Free Mobile is said to be the most powerful SIM card in France.

The unlimited capacity is very attractive compared to other SIM cards.

But is it the best SIM card?

In this article, we’ll be covering everything you need to know about contracts, fees, settings, cancellation, and how to use the SIM card vending machines.

I hope you will find this information useful when choosing a SIM card for your trip to France.

We also have an in-depth comparison with Orange Holiday, another popular SIM card in France.

Free Mobile

Free Center Paris Free Center Paris

Address:8 Rue de la Ville-l’Évêque, 75008 Paris, France

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 19:30 pm　

Closed: Sundays

Nearest stations: Madeleine Lines 8, 12 and 14

What is Free mobile?

Free mobile is the fourth largest mobile operator in France, which started its service in 2012.

Until then, there were only three companies in France, ORANGE, SFR, and Bouygues, but Free mobile entered the market with the promise of flat-rate, high-capacity communications.

When it first opened, there seemed to be some instability in the communication speed, but now it has improved a lot, and I think it is more than enough for normal use.

Before using Free mobile, I used to buy prepaid cell phones at Orange or SFR near the Opera, which was convenient.

Practical information

free mobile

There are three plans that you can sign up for at Free Mobile: €2, €8.99, and €19.99 per month.

If your usage period is less than a year, the 8.99 euro special plan is the most recommended.

2 euros is an attractive price, but I think 50MB is not enough space for even a short stay.

The 8.99 Euro plan is the most recommended option, and if you are going to be watching videos or uploading a lot of data during your stay, you can go for the virtually unlimited 210G, 19.99 Euro.

In addition to the above fees, you will be charged 10 Euros for the sim card, so the actual plans are 12 Euros, 18.99 Euros, and 29.99 Euros.

The €8.99 plan is often available for a limited time.
Please note that it may not be available at certain times of the year.

How to activate

The details of the procedure are described below, but it is very simple, just insert the sim card and you are ready to go.

To be honest, it was so easy that I was worried about the advance.

In addition, if a passcode is required to activate,

1234

It is OK if you enter.

How to buy

Now, let’s take a look at the steps for getting Free mobile sim card.

Before you head to the Free mobile center, there are things you need to prepare in advance.

1. Address and zip code of your stay in Paris (hotel address ok)
2. Credit Card
3. e-mail
4. Your smartphone’s SIM size

These four points are necessary, so please prepare them in advance.

Please note that your sim card will not be issued if you are missing even one item.

(Number 4 can be checked at the site, but knowing it in advance will make the procedure smoother.)

This is the entrance to the free mobile center that I mentioned earlier.

It is simple, but it looks very stylish.

When you enter, you will see a clerk, so tell him you are here to make a sim.

Of course, you can use English or French.

The machine for issuing sims is on the left as you enter.
If you have a bag with you, they will check the contents, so if you think they are asking you something, show them the contents of your bag.

(For security reasons, if you are carrying a bag in any store in Paris, you will be asked to show the contents, so be prepared to open it when you enter the store.)

There are many red machines like this lined up.

You may have to wait when it’s crowded, but there are many machines to choose from, so you won’t have to wait long to operate them.

This time it is a screen when there is a plan of 8.99 euros, so please use it according to your situation.

When I purchased the product in 2019, the order of what I had to enter was different than before.
However, the information to be entered is the same, so don’t panic if the screen doesn’t appear as shown here, just fill in the necessary information and create a SIM card.

On the first screen, you will be asked if you want to pay €2, €8.99, or €19.99.
Click on the red box under €8.99.
It will say “SÉLECTIONNER” so you will know it is the same as the English word “selection”.

On the next screen, you will have two choices.

The top is displayed as Pas de limite de validité (no expiration date) and the bottom is Valide 1 mois (valid for one month), so this time I select Valide 1 mois below.

On the next screen is the selection for the phone number.

The left side is for those who already have their phone number, and the right side is for those who get a new phone number.

If you are visiting this site, I think that it is only the first time, so please press APPUYEZ ICI on the right side.

(APPUYEZ means Press in English.)

Next is the phone number selection screen.

You’re seeing 10 phone numbers, so choose the one you like and press Je choisis ce numéro.

(Je choisis ce numéro means “I choice this number” .)

Next is the selection of SIM card size.

Be sure to choose your SIM card size.

Please note that once selected sim card, it cannot be replaced after purchase.

(If you pay, you can reissue it for 10 euros)

Double-check and press CHOISIR CETTE SIM.

Here, it will be a confirmation screen of the contents.

The €8.99 plan offers a one-month contract and a sim card of €10 with nano SIM.

It is displayed that the total amount will be 18.99 euros.

If there is no mistake in what you see, check the box and select CONFIRMER MA SÉELECTION.

The red frame says you’ll pay immediately with your card.

If you are satisfied, press the red button below, Procéder au paiement pour obtenir ma carte SIM (Proceed to pay to get a SIM card).

There is a place to insert a credit card in the lower right corner of the main unit, so complete the payment here.

You can insert your credit card into the green part and enter your PIN.

(Please note that credit cards without IC chips cannot be used.)

Once you’ve paid with your credit card, it’s time to enter your personal information.

The first is the name.

Enter your first name and last name.

When you’re done typing, press CONTINUER at the bottom right.

Next, enter your email.

After the contract is completed, you will receive an email about the contract contents immediately, so it is recommended that you use an email address that can be received immediately on your smartphone.

When you’re done typing, press CONTINUER at the bottom right.

Next is the input on where to stay in France.

Please enter the postal code of the hotel you are staying at.

When you’re done typing, press CONTINUER.

When you enter a zip code, it automatically displays up to a certain address.

After entering the missing part, press CONTINUER.

When this screen appears, the procedure is completed.

When you press the red button below, the SIM card appears in the exit under the main unit.

After all the process, you’ll see PIN CODE and more on the screen, so it might be better to take a photo.

Here is another important thing. A receipt with the contents of the contract will appear, so be sure to keep it.

It includes passwords necessary for checking your contract contents and usage status on the Free mobile site, please keep it carefully for a while without considering it as just a receipt.

Finally, You just have to insert the SIM Card into your device.

In July 2019, a passcode was required to activate it.
In that case, you can enter 1234.
If you turn off your phone, turn off your mobile communication, or reinsert your sim again while you’re in use, you may be asked for a passcode, so don’t forget to remember this number 1234.

If you accidentally buy a different sim card, call out to the staff.

It costs €10 for a sim card, but it will issue a new sim card.

About E-mails

If Free mobile is successfully opened, you will receive an email similar to the following to the address you registered.

This email is like Thanksgiving.

It says :

You did the procedure and chose a plan for 19.99 euros.

You can always access it from the Free mobile site.

Your ID and password can be found on your receipt and email.

The SIM card is already active.

Then you will receive the following email:

In summary, you can see the contents of the contract by entering the ID and password listed in « mon compte » (my account) on the Free mobile site.

By the way, what is important is this part.

Identifiant : This is your ID
Mot de passe : This is the password

Finally, I think you will receive an email like this.

It says :

This is the notice that your phone number is 07 … .

If you don’t remember, please contact me as urgently as possible.

E-mail after the end of contract

You will also receive an email when your contract ends.

It says :

We’ll issue an invoice later when your contract is over.

This is the last email.

The number you used on time is billed at €0.

An invoice is also attached.

If there is a number of euros written here, you will be charged on your credit card.

Visit Free mobile‘s own site to see how much you’re charged.

If you receive an invoice that you don’t remember, contact Free mobile.

From my experience

No problem !

It is an honest impression to say.

It was stress-free when I was researching on the internet, uploading images, and looking at Google map.

Unfortunately, it is still not possible to connect in the metro, and depending on the location, it will be completely lost.

However, this is not limited to Free mobile, so I think it will be improved gradually in the future.

Also, during my stay in Belgium, which is a 3G, but it did not require any settings and roamed automatically.

At this price, I think that can be used without worrying about capacity on other sim cards.

I used it in July 2019, I felt that the speed was a little slow.
Of course, it is not so much that it cannot be used.

How to use free mobile comfortably?

If you use Free mobile in the city, you may suddenly slow down or become difficult to connect.

One of the reasons this happens is Free mobile’s free wifi.

Free mobile has free wifi all over the city.

So if you’re within the free mobile wifi range, you’re connected without permission.

Until then, if you were connected to 4G and could use it comfortably, but suddenly the speed slowed down and you can no longer browse websites, please check if you are connected to free mobile wifi.

If the 4G logo disappears and you see a wifi mark, you’re probably connected to free mobile wifi.

Even if you have full bars on your smartphone, there is almost no speed, so be careful.

To avoid this situation, it is recommended to turn off the wifi setting on your smartphone when you leave the hotel.

Compare Orange Holiday SIM card

Practical information

Orange Holiday

The sim card sold by Orange and available to travelers is the Orange Holiday sim.

More information about Orange Holiday is available in this article.

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The details are the contents described in the article above, and I think that is good for traveling mainly in Europe.

I think that 20G is enough for staying within 2 weeks and doing research on the Internet and using SNS.

Summary

How was it?

As much as it is said to be the best sim card in France, and it is certainly very convenient and inexpensive, so I feel like I have nothing to complain about.

However, even the best sim card has two weaknesses.

1. You can’t buy it at the airport.
2. There are only a limited number of places to buy.

Unfortunately, as of 2022, there are no free mobile stores or machines at Charles de Gaulle Airport, which is the airport most people use.

(There is a store in a shopping mall a little far away, but it is unrealistic to go there)

I think that it is a big negative point for those who want to check emails and SNS immediately after a long flight.

In the city, you can purchase Free mobile at the following locations:

Bones interactives Free Mobile

Surprisingly, the place of purchase is limited.

Depending on the time you arrive in Paris and the location of your hotel, you may not be able to purchase it on the day of arrival.

In addition, it is better to stay at a hotel that is within walking distance, but otherwise, you will have to go to the place of purchase using metro etc.

You may want to use various research and google map, but you may need to move to the purchase location without connecting to the internet.

Depending on the schedule during your stay, if you plan to go somewhere the next day, you may not be able to make time to purchase a sim card.

If you think about it, if you can’t use the best sim card right away, it could be meaningless.

In that sense, Orange Holiday, which can be purchased at airport convenience stores and kiosks, is also 10 euros more expensive, but for convenience.

Whether Free mobile or Orange Holiday is good, please think according to your schedule.

Thank you for reading to the end this time.

Orange Holiday is the most popular sim card in France and Europe.

You can buy it at Charles de Paris Airport, as soon as you arrive in France.

Settings are very easy, so I think that even those who are not usually familiar with sim card can use it without problems.

This time, I will explain the setting, top-up, and troubleshooting.

Orange Holiday Sim Card

Practical information

It’s enough for a trip of fewer than 2 weeks.

Unlimited calls/texts in Europe.

120 min of international calls + 1000 texts from European zone to the rest of the world.

20GB of mobile data valid in European zone

20GB is enough for a two week stay.

In sightseeing, it is no problem to check the web, google Maps, Facebook, etc.

However, if you watch Youtube videos or upload a large amount of data to SNS, etc., you may use 20GB.

When uploading large files on site, please do it in a place where there is a wifi environment such as a hotel.

You can top up even if you use 20GB.

4G is basically good.

However, such as in buildings and underground, there is barely any reception.

In addition, when used in countries other than France, it seems that there are many cases where it becomes a 3G.

The network is improving every day, so I do not think that it will happen that you will be lost connection.

Buy at Charles de Gaulle Airport

Orange Holiday can be purchased in a variety of locations.

It is possible to purchase it on Amazon, and you can purchase it at kiosks such as Relay and Orange stores in France.

This time, I will introduce how to purchase a shop in front of Baggage Claim (baggage storage) .

Anyone can purchase with no worries.

Where to buy

Let’s get Orange Holiday sim at Charles de Gaulle Airport, the gateway to travel to France.

This time, it is a purchase method at the 2E terminal.

As you get off the plane, finish immigration and head to baggage claim.

The Orange Holiday store is just in front of Baggage Claim.

It’s pretty bright, so you’ll find out soon.

The purchase process is very simple.

This is the sales office of Orange Holiday Sim, so even those who are not confident in French can purchase it without problems.

The staff who are staying can speak English almost.

However, I think that the procedure will go well smoothly if you talk to me first.

In that case,

Orange Holiday Sim s’il-vous plaît.

I’m sure the response will be a little better. (maybe)

There are three things you need to purchase:

• Unlocked smartphone
• Credit card (or cash)
• Passport

In addition, if you cannot purchase it at the orange shop in front of Baggage Claim, you can purchase it outside.

It is also sold at a kiosk called RELAY.

The red appearance is a landmark, so you can see it immediately.

The purchase procedure is the same as before, so let’s tell them that you want to buy at the counter. (The sim card is behind the cash register.)

Please note that you cannot take it yourself.

The shop in front of Baggage claim is designed for Orange Holiday.
Of course, there is no other business.
Therefore, as long as it is not very crowded, the staff will insert the SIM Card into your device and make it ready to use right away.
In particular, there is no need to change the language and all the settings are done in a few minutes without unlocking the smartphone.
(However, of course, the work is a service, and some staff may not do it.)

On the other side, RELAY outside sells various things besides sim cards.
Therefore, it will not replace the sim card, so you need to set it yourself.

I received very valuable information.
The shop is open early in the morning.
It seems that the time engraved on the receipt was 05:48.
If you arrive early in the morning, please refer to this.

Cautions when purchasing

There are a few things to note when purchasing Orange Holiday.

Please check this again just in case.

Unlocked smartphone

The first thing you need is Unlocked smartphone (or unlocked tablet).

How to insert a sim card

Among the packages, as shown in the photo, SIM, MicroSIM, NanoSIM, three types are separated according to your smartphone.

When you separate, we strongly recommend that you check the size of your device’s sim card again.

Please note that even if you can not use it separately by mistake, you will not be able to replace it.

Staff will set it at the shop in front of Baggage Claim, so you don’t have to set it yourself.

Make sure to cut the package with scissors.

Orange Holiday is covered with a hard plastic case as shown in the photo.

Of course, you can’t open it by hand, and you can never bite it off with your teeth.

If you are handed this package at the time of purchase, be sure to have one of the side cut with scissors.

Please note that you can never open it even if you try to set it in a bus, train, taxi, etc. from the airport.

How to activate

If you buy at the airport and the staff will do the procedure, there is nothing to do in particular.

Make a call, send a text or browse the internet, your SIM card is activated.

Basic steps to activate

If the staff does not activate or you do not have time to have the activate done, you will need to do the activate yourself.

Dont worry! It is not particularly difficult.

1. You just have to insert the SIM Card into your device.
2. Call 225
3. Receive text messages

It will be activate with just this.

Even if you do not call the second 225, you may be able to use it immediately by inserting a sim card.

(Even if you do not call 225, it is necessary to take some action such as make a call, send a text or browse the internet.)

If you do not respond at all even if you insert it, please go to Orange Store in Paris with a package and a receipt. that you received when you purchased it.

Orange Holiday does not activate

What I introduced earlier, I think that most people can activate.

Very rarely, only the internet environment may not be connected.

In that case, you need to set up the APN yourself.

As follows, it will be the procedure, so please try it in case of trouble.

(Be sure to check that mobile Cellular is on.)

For iPhone

Settings→ Cellular→ Network Selection → Orange.

In that case, if you are asked for a password, please try the following.

• Access Point Name (or APN): orange
• User name: orange
• Password: orange

If this doesn’t work, stop by Orange store.

How to solve problems during your travels

If you are using Orange Holiday, you may run into unexpected trouble.

I think that you may encounter trouble when you go outside of France as well as Paris.

The following is valuable information from those who actually used it.

Please use this as a reference by all means.

In addition, when you encounter some kind of trouble, the first thing you want to try is the following two points.

• Turn off your phone
• Re-insert the sim card

Surprisingly, there are cases where it is solved by either method, so please try it first.

If you can’t connect to the internet or make a call (for Android)

I received very valuable information from Mr. Itoma.

If you encounter problems such as not able to connect to the internet or make a call, please try it.

Usually, 4G or 3G is displayed on your smartphone, but very rarely, if G is displayed on your smartphone.

The solution to this problem is
Settings→ More Settings → Mobile Networks → Network Mode

● 4G/3G/GSM WCDMA/GSM (auto connect)
⚪️ 3G/GSM
⚪️ GSM

It is selected this way by default, so manually change it to 3G/GSM.

This will lead to 3G.

(After that, if you select 4G, you may be able to connect to 4G.)

In addition, even if the connection becomes possible here, it seems that it may return to G again, so please re-connect by the above procedure again.

How to make a call

How to make a call is also easy.

Dial + (or 00) followed by the country code, followed by the number you would like to call.

Do not forget to remove the first 0.

Tethering

Orange Holiday can be tethered with other devices.

You can share your data connection between several devices.

How to top-up?

I think that it is unlikely to exceed the capacity of 20G for a two week stay, you can increase the data in two ways.

• Go to Orange’s Top Up page and pay with a credit card
• Buy prepaid tickets at kiosks, convenience stores, tobacco shops, and more

How to top up on Orange’s Top Up page

Orange Holiday Top Up

First select the country code France (+33).

Now, enter your phonenumber and click Top-up this number.

Next, Select the amount of the top-up.

Various packages are available from 5 euros to 40 euros.
(See below for details on the package)
This time I will choose 5 euros.

The details of the selected package are displayed.

If you have already registered as a user, please log in.
If this is your first time, select Registration.

Please enter your name, email address, phone number and password.

Click Save when you are done.

The total payment amount is displayed on the next screen.

This time, €5.5 plus a fee of €0.5 will be the settlement amount.

If there is no mistake, click Buy.

Finally, the credit card input screen will be displayed.

Fill in the blanks.

And press Confirm.

The top-up have been completed.

How to top up with prepaid tickets

This is also very easy, please top up by following the steps below.

1. Dial #124*+14 digits on the ticket
2. Finally press + #

Top-up rates

The fee for top-up is as follows.

Be always checking for the latest information.

Extension of the period of use

Note when using Orange Holiday for more than 2 weeks.

Orange Holiday can be extended in three patterns if you try to extend the period after 2 weeks of use.

• 1 week
• 2 weeks
• 1 month

However, there are things to be aware of here.

Except for Holiday, you can’t take over data that you didn’t use in the first two weeks.

If you choose MAX 5EUR, the first 20G will only be valid for 2 weeks from the start of use.

And the amount of data valid from then will be only 20MB, which is included in MAX 5EUR.

If you top up, the only plans to take over the remaining capacity are the €20 and €40 plans listed as Holiday EUROPE.
However, please note that in the case of top-up with a vacant period, data may not be inherited even if it is a HOLIDAY plan.

Orange Holiday is valid for 2 weeks, but the sim card itself is valid for 6 months.
If your next trip to Paris is within 6 months, you can use the same phone number again by top up.

Things to keep in mind when toping up

If you plan to stay longer than 2 weeks, please refer to it.

If you start using it on 11/5, the normal expiration date will be up to 11/18 after 2 weeks.

If you want to extend it by another 2 weeks, make a top-up procedure on the 18th of the last day or the 19th of the next day.

When she was toped up on the 14th , the HOLIDAY is valid until 27th.

In this case, I also thought that the usage period of another 2 weeks was added after the first 2 weeks passed, but even if the amount of data remained, it seems that it can be used for 2 weeks from the day of top-up to the last.

How to check your credit

You may be asked how much more data you have left.

In such a case, Orange Holiday can easily check the remaining data, free talk time, and free SMS capacity.

Here’s how to check:

1. dial #123#
2. Details are displayed on the screen

With just this operation, you can check the remaining data.

The screen that is displayed is here.

I used it for about 2 days now, but it has hardly decreased.

If you look at this, it is easy to understand how much you should use it during the remaining stay days.

In April 2019, the capacity had already been increased to 20G.

The dates are written as follows in the texts: DD/MM and not MM/DD.

You will receive a text at 50%, at 80%, and when you use up your credit.

How to check your phone number

Orange Holiday is assigned a phone number in France.

Of course, it is easy to understand if you check your information on your smartphone, but there are times when you want to check while you are on the phone with someone or while operating your smartphone.

In such a case, the telephone number is listed in an unexpected place.

That’s the back of the paper in the package.

On the back of the paper on the cover, which is protected by hard plastic, it is listed as follows:

It is convenient in case of an event, so let’s remember.

Summary

Orange Holiday is easy and convenient for travelers anyway.

It’s easy to buy at Charles de Gaulle Airport.

The actual feeling of use is also quite satisfactory, so it is a sim card that can be highly recommended if you are looking for a sim card that can be used in France or Europe.

Thank you for reading to the end again this time.