Fiber optics, a technology that offers the best internet connection speeds today, obviously sharpens the interest of users. The operators offering it are also more and more numerous. Free and RED by SFR are part of it.
The offers of these two Internet service providers are among the most accessible in terms of fiber optics. On the one hand, the Freebox mini 4K, the cheapest Internet box for Free in this sector; on the other, the RED box, the one and only offer of RED by SFR including fiber. But what are their specificities, their differences, their advantages? Here are some answers.
Freebox mini 4K: fiber optics via a triple-play offer from € 14.99 / month
The Freebox mini 4K is simply the cheapest Free internet box for fiber optic connection. It therefore offers the best that is done today in terms of speed. Currently on promotion, this box is offered at € 14.99 / month the first year, with compulsory engagement. Then the price will more than double, with monthly payments going up to € 34.99 / month. What save € 240 during the first twelve months. A boon for a quality triple-play offer (internet, television and telephony).
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From an internet performance point of view, you should know that not all boxes are created equal. The Freebox mini 4K can boast of very interesting connection speeds. 1 Gb / s downstream and 600 Mb / s upstream are expected to the maximum. No need to pay astronomical sums to benefit from a quality optical fiber. Downloading, sending documents or streaming will not be a problem. For households that are not eligible for fiber optics, the Freebox mini 4K supports new generation ADSL, to benefit from the best ADSL2 + and VDSL2 speed and gain in fluidity. But the Freebox Crystal still seems to be the best suited.
In telephony, Free offers unlimited calls to landlines from more than 110 destinations in mainland France. But not only ! The subscriber can indeed join nearly 110 destinations at will, including landlines from overseas, Europe and many others. The superior model, the Freebox Revolution, adds the possibility of contacting mobile phones but costs a bit more (€ 19.99 / month).
Finally, Free has put the package on the television aspect. The mention “4K” is not just a gadget: the Freebox mini 4K promises an Ultra High Definition image, Android TV (included) in order to make the most of certain optional services: Netflix, Canal +, Disney +… Freebox TV ( included) gives access to more than 220 channels, some of which are replayable, all controllable via the voice remote control. In short, a real triple-play offer.
The Freebox mini 4K in bref:
- € 14.99 / month for twelve months, then € 34.99 / month;
- twelve-month contract, which can then be canceled at no cost;
- unlimited calls to landlines from more than 110 destinations;
- 4K compatible, Android TV and Freebox TV included with more than 220 channels.
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The RED Box by RED by SFR offers fiber optics at 23 € per month
RED by SFR, for its part, retains its course of action. by offering only one internet box subscription. But this subscription comes in two versions: one for ADSL / VDSL, the other for fiber optics and therefore very high speed. Only the price and connection speed vary.
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Where the ADSL and VDSL internet box subscription is offered at € 16 per month, a price that approximates the Freebox mini 4K, the monthly payments for the fiber optic box are much higher. To access fiber optics, it takes 23 € per month, with the promise that the price will not move. In terms of speed, via the promotion which runs until June 29, downloads can climb up to 1 Gb / s in downloads and shipments up to 500 Mb / s.
Finally here, no triple play offer and therefore no TV package or other advantages. However, calls are unlimited to landlines in France and over 100 destinations. Again, the current promotion provides another bonus: calls are also unlimited to mobile phones in France.
The RED Box by RED by SFR in brief :
- optical fiber up to 1 Gb / s;
- 23 € with optical fiber;
- without time commitment;
- unlimited calls to landlines and mobiles from France;
- unlimited calls to landlines from more than 100 destinations.
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