Fiber Optic Internet: How to Check if Your Home is Eligible

Fiber optic internet has become the norm in most French homes. For remote work, streaming, or online gaming, a strong internet connection is now essential. In this article, we explain how to check if your home is eligible for fiber and what to do if it’s not yet connected.

1. What is fiber optic internet?

Fiber optic internet provides an ultra-fast connection, far superior to ADSL. Unlike older copper cables, fiber uses light to transfer data, which allows for:

• First, speeds up to 100 times faster than ADSL;
• Next, a stable connection, even with multiple devices online at once;
• Finally, better quality for video calls, HD streaming, and downloads.

2. How to check if a property is eligible for fiber?

There are several easy ways to check if your property is fiber-ready:

• First, use an online eligibility test on your internet provider’s website (Orange, SFR, Free, Bouygues, etc.).
• Next, check the ARCEP interactive map to view fiber coverage on your street.
• Additionally, contact an operator directly or visit a local store.
• Finally, if you live in an apartment building, ask your property manager or building syndicate if the building is already connected to fiber.

Good to know: if your immediate neighbors have fiber, your apartment is very likely eligible too.

3. My property is eligible: how to get fiber installed?

Good news: if your home is already connected, you can enjoy high-speed internet access. Here are the steps to follow:

• First, choose an internet service provider.
• Then, a technician will schedule an appointment to install the fiber outlet (usually near an electrical outlet).
• Finally, your line will be activated so you can start using your connection right away.

Installation usually takes 1 to 2 hours and is often free when you subscribe to a plan.

4. My home is not yet connected to fiber: what can I do?

Even in 2025, some older or remote buildings are not yet connected. If you are a tenant, here are a few options:

• First, check whether a connection request has already been submitted.
• Second, ask the property owner to start the process (this is free and cannot be refused under the 2016 French digital law).
• Finally, follow the necessary steps via the building syndicate if you live in a shared property.

Note: fiber installation in a building can still take several months, as it requires meetings, selecting a service provider, and organizing collective works.

5. Fiber internet and rental: a real decision factor

Nowadays, many tenants check fiber eligibility before renting a property. A fast internet connection can even influence the final decision, just like access to transport or shops.

At Lodgis, we offer a wide selection of furnished apartments available in fiber-connected zones, in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Toulouse, and other major French cities.

Summary

To find out if your future home is eligible for fiber:

• Run a test using an internet provider’s eligibility tool;
• Check the ARCEP map;
• Ask the building manager or the property owner.

And if you’re looking for a furnished rental with a high-quality internet connection, Lodgis supports you at every step, with carefully selected properties in well-connected areas.

Read our guide for tips on a well-organized furnished rental!