Are you looking for an inexpensive mobile plan, for a child or for a second telephone line? Forget the offers from major operators, which are not very interesting, and instead look at this 2 euro formula, which is much more advantageous.
You will have noticed: mobile telephone operators are waging a merciless war in France, with a lot of temporary promotions and seductive advertising. And between the “big four” (Orange, Bouygues Telecom, SFR and Free Mobile) and the countless MVNOs – the “virtual” operators like Cdiscount Mobile, Auchan Telecom, Réglo Mobile, Prixtel or NRJ Mobile which do not have their own network – , the offer is so rich, so complex and so changing that it is very difficult to find your way around. Above all, most of the packages put forward now concern “large” packages, with tens or even hundreds of “gigs” of mobile data included, in addition to unlimited calls. XXL packages, well suited to consumers of streaming videos, online games and social networks, but oversized for most users. Especially since they are obviously the most expensive! In fact, you need to count on between 20 and 65 euros per month in November 2023 to afford a package with more than 200 GB of data, except for offers coupled with an Internet subscription, for example.
But not everyone needs these “extra large” formulas. And many users are even looking for very modest plans, at a very low price, whether for a child or for a second telephone line, with a backup mobile or a dual SIM card model. And, as you might expect, the offers are much rarer, with low-cost packages being unprofitable for operators. And while there are many plans for less than 10 euros per month, with unlimited calls, subscriptions for less than 5 euros are very rare.
In this niche, it is Free which has long held the spotlight with its famous 2 euro package. A very economical formula, designed for “small” users who can make do with its limitations, namely 2 hours of calls, unlimited SMS and MMS, and only 50 MB of data. Bouygues offers a plan for 2 euros, with 2 hours of calls and 100 MB of data, but the price is only valid for 6 months. And if it is without commitment, the Cdiscount offer at 2 euros is limited to 3 hours 20 minutes of calls and 200 MB of data which is still better than Free. And let’s not talk about Orange, Sosh, SFR or RED, which doesn’t offer anything in this price range!
Only one offer emerges from this desert: the Sim+ package at 2 euros. For this price, this very discreet virtual operator, which relies on the Bouygues Telecom telephone network, offers 4 hours of calls, unlimited SMS and MMS and 1 GB of 4G data. Certainly, it’s not much compared to the “big” packages, but clearly more comfortable than the Free or Cdiscount plans. 4 hours is more than enough to make several daily calls, especially since you can always call “free” over Wi-Fi via messaging services like WhatsApp – an increasingly common practice among adults and teenagers alike. There are no limits for the SMS and MMS that young people love. And 1 GB of data is enough to check emails, search the Internet and watch a little social media.
In short, despite its apparent modesty, the 2 euro Sim+ package seems ideal for a number of uses. Especially since it includes the advantages of more expensive plans (use in Europe, consultation call, three-way conversation, reduced speed beyond 1 GB of data, no additional cost, etc.). In its category, it is clearly better than its better-known competitors, but much more modest. This is not the only interesting package from this operator, which has the good taste to offer simple packages, including 5G, at “round” prices, without the hypocritical 99 cents. And all are without obligation, with the essential number portability.