The French alternative operator Free passed the milestone of 5 million fibre subscribers in June.
The iliad-owned company is also now the country’s leading fibre operator in terms of take-up, with 70% of its fixed-line subscribers connected to fibre. Free is a major player in regional rollouts and covers more than 23,400 municipalities. It has also invested over €10 billion in fibre, and more than 40% of its fixed-line revenue in fibre over the last few years.
Commenting on the milestone, Nicolas Thomas, CEO of Free, said: “This new milestone is the outcome of the incredible efforts of our 3,600 employees dedicated to fibre. Their expertise and passion for their work are the keys to our success and I am extremely proud of what they do every day in the field to serve our subscribers. Our performance also proves how we have got our ambitious strategy right, namely providing the best connectivity for as many people as possible. It’s a major challenge for society and a crucial factor for ensuring regional competitiveness”.
