The copper network, which supports ADSL technology, was installed in France in the 1970s to provide every household with a fixed telephone line. With the rise of fiber optics, now covering over 80% of premises, ADSL is being gradually replaced.
Orange, the network owner, is responsible for planning the ADSL shutdown by the end of 2030. This transition will occur in two stages: first, the cessation of new ADSL subscriptions, followed by the technical shutdown of the network, requiring users to switch to a fiber optic offer.
Regarding fiber optic deployment, the commune of Goncelin had a 98% coverage rate as of March 31, 2026, according to operator data. To definitively mark the end of ADSL, this coverage needs to approach 100% so that every home has a modern alternative.
