Réunion, an island located in the Indian Ocean, is an overseas department of France with a population of approximately 850,000. The island is mountainous and has diverse climatic zones, which pose unique challenges to the development and maintenance of telecommunication and technological infrastructure. The population is largely concentrated along the coastal areas, due to the mountainous interior, with Saint-Denis, the capital, being the most populated. The French government has implemented several initiatives to improve digital connectivity on the island, including the deployment of 4G and 5G networks and extensive fibre optic networks. Despite being isolated, Réunion benefits from technologically advanced infrastructure comparable to that in mainland France. The island also has a strong focus on renewable energy, with hydroelectric power stations and solar farms contributing significantly to its energy mix.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 4 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Free Reunion is a telecommunications company operating in Réunion. The company was established to provide reliable telecommunication services across the island. The ownership of Free Reunion is held by Iliad SA, a prominent French telecommunications company.
Orange Reunion is a telecommunications company operating in Réunion, an island in the Indian Ocean. The company is a subsidiary of Orange S.A., a French multinational telecommunications corporation. Orange S.A. was formerly known as France Télécom S.A. and is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with a customer base of over 266 million customers worldwide. The Orange brand has been the company's main brand for mobile, landline, internet, and IPTV services since 2006. The company was originally established in the United Kingdom in 1994, before being acquired by France Télécom...
SFR Reunion, officially known as Société Réunionnaise du Radiotéléphone, is a telecommunications company that operates within the Réunion islands. The company is a subsidiary of the French telecommunications entity, SFR (Société française du radiotéléphone). SFR, the parent company, was established in 1987 by the Compagnie Générale des Eaux (CGE) to offer a 1G mobile phone service in France. In 1996, CGE segregated SFR and its other telecommunications activities into a new holding company, SFR-Cegetel.
Vodafone held a 44% share in SFR until April 2011, when it sold its entire share back to...
ZEOP Mobile is a prominent telecommunications network that operates within Réunion, a French overseas department. Founded in the late 2000s, it has established itself as a key player in the local telecommunications industry. The company is a subsidiary of the Millicom Group, a multinational telecommunications and media company headquartered in Luxembourg.