Setting up TV, Telephone and Internet :
France
Setting up TV, Telephone and Internet
Many companies take a while to set these up, so once you know where you will be living, you might want to contact these companies in advance, so you are able to have connection from the day you move in.
The most popular company for both Telephone and Internet is France Telecom. This company has an english speaking telephone line for all your enquiries! They can be contacted on 0800 364775 from within France.
To run a television in France is much the same as doing so in the UK. You will need a "redevance audiovisuelle" (License) the cost of which is automatically added to your annual tax d'habitation (occupancy tax) for your home. For private households, there is one fee only regardless of how many TV's you posess. Be aware, if you have children under the age of 21 or 25 if they are still studying, your license covers them too, even if they are living elsewhere. Regardless of whether you subscribe to the French TV channels, if you own a TV, this fee must be paid.
Please check our Resources section to see if there are any alternatives.