Fiber coverage throughout France
Where's France at in terms of its fiber rollout?
Since the 1980s, optical fiber has been the fastest way of transmitting data, and it’s now about to replace the legacy copper-based fixed telecom network.
France’s National Ultra-Fast Broadband Plan
In 2013, the French government launched a plan called France Très Haut Debit to bring high-speed broadband to the whole of the country by 2022. This plan demonstrates the government’s commitment to modernizing France’s digital infrastructure with a view to stimulating the economy and helping bridge the regional digital divide.
An Innovative Financing Strategy
To achieve this ambitious objective, a public-private cofinancing system was set up, with the government injecting €20 billion. This approach enabled the costs to be spread out between private-network areas (where operators invest in their own fiber rollouts) and “public initiative network” areas, where local authorities are responsible for fiber rollouts, supported by the State and private investors.
ift: a Key Player in the Development of Fiber
ift is playing an active role in the deployment of fiber across France by participating in cofinancing in both private-network and public initiative network areas. We’re making a significant contribution to the expansion of fiber networks, helping ensure wider coverage and a successful transition to ultra-fast broadband for households and businesses throughout the country.
Towards a Connected Future
The national drive to roll out fiber in France is a major step towards digital inclusion and economic growth. Thanks to initiatives such as the France Très Haut Débit plan and the commitment of players like ift, France has entered an unprecedented era of connectivity, which is vital for meeting the current and future needs of both its people and its economy.