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Free clients hit by major internet outages in Paris and southeast France
It comes soon after the telecoms company was subject to a major data leak
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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