News Summary:
Free, an Iliad subsidiary, launched the first mobile plan with unlimited data in France and over 135 international destinations on March 31, 2026, in response to the evolving digital usage among French consumers, with nearly nine out of ten now utilizing mobile data. The previous day, March 30, Iliad-controlled Polish operator Play introduced a promotion offering two months of free service to new fixed broadband customers subscribing to 600 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 8 Gbps tariffs; customers on the top two plans also receive an Amazon Prime subscription, and online sign-ups include the basic HBO Max version. Earlier, on March 26, a transcript from Iliad SA's 2025 earnings call, held on March 24, revealed strong 2025 financial performance, driven by revenue growth from an expanding customer base and increased average revenue per user. Management highlighted innovation, customer satisfaction, successful new service launches, and improved network quality, with the CEO expressing confidence in maintaining market position, driving growth, expanding its 5G network, and exploring new business opportunities. This followed the Iliad CEO's statement on March 25 that consolidation in France was a matter of "how," not "if," as the industry awaited the outcome of due diligence initiated in January by a French consortium (including Iliad, Bouygues Telecom, and Orange) regarding the potential sale of most of Altice France's SFR unit assets.