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Do French emergency numbers work in the UK?
European-wide emergency numbers work in several countries
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Why contactless payments in France will soon be easier
Improvement to ‘NFC’ technology will make these payments more stable
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Sticker to appear on (almost) all new phones and tablets in France - this is what it means
The ‘eco’ energy label should help customers make informed purchases
Is home in France eligible for fibre-optic internet?
How can I find out if I can get fibre-optic internet in my area? D.U.

The telecoms watchdog Arcep has set up a map where you can check this, at tinyurl.com/yg45fh4g.
It allows you to zoom in to see if connection to “superfast” fibre-optic broadband is possible yet.
A colour scheme shows generally how many properties are connectable in your area, but at the large scale you can even see your building.
There are alternative ways of viewing the map, which you can choose by clicking in the bottom right.
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