How to create a phone number in France?

The phone number 33 indicates metropolitan France. Making calls is a common act for regulars, but not necessarily for users. Let’s look for the right numbers when it comes to the meter.

France code: the telephone prefixes

In France and around the world, telephone numbers indicate the area of the correspondent.

Since 1996, telephone numbers in France have been composed of 10 digits, two of which indicate where a contact person is located. The area codes in France are 04, 02, 01 and 06.

These first digits are in fact controlled by specific rules imposed by a number of institutions: the Autorité de Régularisation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARC) and a number of agencies. No telephone number is established at random.

Then comes the traditional telephone code, 8 digits. The 2 digits that go first on your French number identify the area in which the phone number is based, and the next 2 the area code.

For example, a phone number starting with 01 belongs to the Ile-de-France region; 02 to the North-West region; 03 to the North-East region; 04 to the South-East region and 05 to the South-West region and DOM and TOM communities. Finally, numbers beginning with 06 or 07 belong to cell phones. 

Following this logic, a telephone number in France is designed as follows:

Country code: +33 (France)

Zone: 04 (South-East region)

Area code: 13 (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse)

Unique phone number digits: 41.50.70

How do I get my French phone number?

For individuals visiting France, the most common option is to purchase a prepaid SIM card. French phone operators all have different offers for buying a SIM card. Most of them offer credits.

Others, on the other hand, will only sell you a SIM card if you subscribe to a package. If your goal is to do business in France, sometimes getting the necessary documents to contract a monthly plan becomes a major problem.

That’s why a third popular option is to get a virtual phone number.

Why have a French virtual number?

Virtual phones do not require SIM cards and physical addresses. This application uses encrypted Internet technology to send real SMS messages. Virtual SMS are accepted to send voice SMS too.

With a French virtual number, you have the power to be reachable at any time, anywhere in the world. By accessing an easy to use application on your phone or laptop, you can send and receive unlimited SMS messages with your French phone number.

Whether you’re based abroad, travel often or work remotely, you can still enjoy your virtual presence in France.

Having additional French phone numbers: a solution for businesses

With multiple virtual numbers, you can easily route incoming SMS messages to the right person. You can also use your system to manage incoming messages and keep clean communication with your customers.

If your business is located outside of France, having numbers with the French area code gives you credibility with your customers and prospects.

Multiple phone numbers are a great way to increase revenue. You can consider adding additional numbers and organizing them in regions to maintain a market presence without having to maintain a physical presence.

Automatically handle incoming business calls. Set up an automated greeting that informs about business hours, holidays and other information relevant to your business.

With the automations, you can even create an answer menu with options. Route the messages you receive from your customers to the phone of the person in charge among your entire team.

What are the advantages of a French virtual number for businesses?

A seamless installation

Octopush offers you an online service without installing anything.

Our dedicated support staff has all the necessary information to make a seamless move to your new virtual phone number.

A clear and personalized price

Octopush offers you an online service without installing anything.

Our dedicated support staff has all the necessary information to make a seamless move to your new virtual phone number.

What are the advantages of a French virtual number for businesses?

A clear and personalized price

Having virtual phone numbers helps any business grow in the future. Our packages can take you anywhere your business grows internationally.

The Octopush virtual phone number gives flexibility and transparency in the pricing structure. You can get a French phone number for a flat rate of 10 € per month. If your intention is to acquire several French or international phone numbers, we offer an integrated package that fits our business model.