Fiber optics in France in 2025: a state of play and the challenges of very high speed

France is approaching very high speed for all, but the last straight line promises to be more complex than expected. By 31 December 2024, 91% of French premises are now eligible for FTTH fibre optics, according to ARCEP. An impressive figure, the result of ten years of sustained deployment. Yet, behind this performance is a clear slowdown: the rate of new lines being installed has fallen by 32% over a year. This settlement highlights the challen…