Buy a France number

Buy France virtual phone numbers online

Get a Paris or other France city DID delivered straight to your VoIP, PBX, AI voice agent, or Microsoft Teams — without a sales call. Self-serve at $0.95/month, activation 1-3 business days.

Why teams choose DIDHub for France numbers

  • French market entry. — French B2B buyers strongly prefer French Caller IDs.
  • Paris presence. with a 01 number — instantly recognisable as Île-de-France.
  • National non-geographic 09. for VoIP-friendly setups.
  • Toll-free 0800/0805. — free for French callers, you pay per minute.

About France virtual phone numbers

France telecoms regulator: ARCEP. DIDHub handles the ARCEP paperwork on your behalf and surfaces every requirement before you pay — never a surprise hold or last-minute document request.

France's regulator ARCEP requires light KYC — proof of identity for the account responsible party and a verified French address (residential, business, or virtual office). DIDHub shows requirements clearly before purchase and submits the paperwork on your behalf. Activation typically completes in 1-3 business days.

France number types you can buy

TypeFormatFromSMS
Geographic (Paris & other cities)+33 city-code XXX XXXX$0.95/moYes
Toll-free+33 800 / 0800 / 1800 (varies)$5.00/moCaller-paid

Per-minute outbound and inbound usage billed separately at carrier-grade wholesale rates. Origin Based Rating (OBR) applies on EEA outbound where relevant.

Top France cities & area codes

  • 01 — Paris & Île-de-France
  • 04 78 — Lyon
  • 04 91 — Marseille
  • 04 93 — Nice
  • 05 61 — Toulouse
  • 05 56 — Bordeaux
  • 03 88 — Strasbourg
  • 03 20 — Lille
  • 02 40 — Nantes
  • 02 35 — Rouen
  • 04 76 — Grenoble
  • 04 72 — Lyon (alt)

Don't see your city? Most additional cities and regional codes are available on request — check the full France country guide or talk to sales@didhub.io.

How to buy a France number online

  1. Sign up at /signup — no contract, no minimum.
  2. Pick France from the country picker, choose a city / area code (or let DIDHub auto-pick).
  3. Submit the KYC fields France requires (light). DIDHub surfaces them upfront.
  4. Pay with credit card. Activation in 1-3 business days.
  5. Route the new DID to your existing VoIP / PBX / AI voice agent / Microsoft Teams via SIP. Setup guides on each integration page.

FAQ

Do I need to be in France to get a French virtual phone number?

Light KYC required. ARCEP requires proof of identity and a verified French address (residential, business, or virtual office). You don't need to be physically resident — companies based outside France routinely buy French numbers using a virtual office or registered French agent address. DIDHub walks you through the document upload.

How much does a French virtual phone number cost?

Geographic French numbers (any zone) start from €0.95/month. VoIP 9 numbers from €1.20/month. Toll-free 0800/0805 from €6.00/month plus per-minute. €0 setup once paperwork is approved.

What is the difference between French zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5?

France uses single-digit geographic zones. 1 = Île-de-France (Paris). 2 = North-West (Brittany, Normandy, Nantes). 3 = North-East (Strasbourg, Lille). 4 = South-East (Lyon, Marseille, Nice). 5 = South-West (Toulouse, Bordeaux). Pick the zone closest to your target audience.

Can I use a French virtual number with Teams?

Yes — French numbers from DIDHub work with Microsoft Teams Direct Routing via DIDHub's managed Teams SBC or BYO-SBC. Cheaper and broader than Microsoft Calling Plans for France.

Can I send SMS on a French virtual number?

Yes on registered numbers — French SMS is regulated and requires sender-ID registration for commercial outbound. DIDHub handles the registration. Inbound SMS works on most French DIDs.

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