Iliad

Iliad is a mobile plans product operated by Iliad S.A. (Free Mobile / Iliad Italia / Play Polska). This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the buying signals to weigh before subscribing. The service competes in the mobile plans category against regional and global alternatives, and the practical decision usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: Iliad S.A. (Free Mobile / Iliad Italia / Play Polska)
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Public-market status: privately held; founder Xavier Niel acquired 100% via tender offer 2021 (delisted from Euronext Paris)
• Founded: 1990 (Iliad); Free Mobile 2012
• Category: mobile plans
• Current tiers: Forfait Free Mobile 2 EUR / Forfait Free Mobile 5G / Iliad Italia tariffs
• Anchor price (2026): France: EUR 2/month basic; EUR 19.99/month 5G with 250 GB. Italy: EUR 7.99/month 100 GB 5G

What is Iliad?

Iliad is a telecommunications subscription delivered over the operator's owned or wholesale network footprint. Its product surface covers mobile or fixed-line connectivity in the operator's coverage area alongside monthly billing with no per-incident charges within plan limits, with the recurring subscription paid through the operator's direct billing or App Store / Google Play / partner-billing surfaces. Customers buy a tier matching their usage profile; the entry tier is suitable for testing the product and higher tiers add features such as mobile app for account management and top-ups.

Why choose Iliad

Operator and ecosystem context

Iliad is run by Iliad S.A. (Free Mobile / Iliad Italia / Play Polska) out of Paris, France, established 1990 (Iliad); Free Mobile 2012. That matters because the mobile plans category is increasingly consolidated and the operator's ownership structure (public vs. private, parent group, regulatory footprint) shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the subscription terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Forfait Free Mobile 2 EUR for testing the service, Forfait Free Mobile 5G for everyday use, and Iliad Italia tariffs for power users or households. Anchor pricing for 2026: France: EUR 2/month basic; EUR 19.99/month 5G with 250 GB. Italy: EUR 7.99/month 100 GB 5G. Consult Subger's true-price tracker for Iliad for all-in renewal costs after taxes and FX conversion.

Network and connectivity features

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 differentiator for Iliad is 2024-2025 continued aggressive pricing in France, Italy and Poland; Iliad Group acquired Play Polska 2020; total ~50M mobile subscribers across 3 markets. That gives the subscription a credible roadmap for the year ahead and distinguishes it from operators that are running their mobile plans catalog on autopilot.

Iliad features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• mobile or fixed-line connectivity in the operator's coverage area
• monthly billing with no per-incident charges within plan limits
• mobile app for account management and top-ups
• family or multi-line plans
• data roaming options
• customer-support hotline and in-app chat

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Iliad in the mobile plans category — confirm specific feature availability for your region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between countries.

Iliad pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Iliad in 2026: France: EUR 2/month basic; EUR 19.99/month 5G with 250 GB. Italy: EUR 7.99/month 100 GB 5G. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal):

Iliad apps and platform support

Surface availability for Iliad can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Iliad fits

Iliad is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Customers who want predictable monthly connectivity from a regional or national operator — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused subscriber who specifically wants mobile or fixed-line connectivity in the operator's coverage area from a mobile plans operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Forfait Free Mobile 2 EUR / Forfait Free Mobile 5G / Iliad Italia tariffs) and willing to pay up for monthly billing with no per-incident charges within plan limits.
• The cross-device user who needs apps across the surfaces listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Iliad and who runs it?

Iliad is a mobile plans product operated by Iliad S.A. (Free Mobile / Iliad Italia / Play Polska) headquartered in Paris, France, founded 1990 (Iliad); Free Mobile 2012. It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website and apps, with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces.

How much does Iliad cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Forfait Free Mobile 2 EUR, Forfait Free Mobile 5G, Iliad Italia tariffs. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: France: EUR 2/month basic; EUR 19.99/month 5G with 250 GB. Italy: EUR 7.99/month 100 GB 5G. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles and FX conversion can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Iliad?

Yes — Forfait Free Mobile 2 EUR is available without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is Iliad available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint anchored on Paris, France. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing, especially for products that have country-specific catalog or pricing rules.

What 2025-2026 features set Iliad apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 differentiator is 2024-2025 continued aggressive pricing in France, Italy and Poland; Iliad Group acquired Play Polska 2020; total ~50M mobile subscribers across 3 markets. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting on a legacy catalog.

Which devices and platforms does Iliad support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current mobile, web and (where applicable) Smart TV apps are the recommended way to consume the service; older devices may be deprecated in successive releases as the operator focuses engineering effort on supported platforms.

How do I cancel Iliad?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Iliad walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Iliad offer a family or multi-user plan?

Family or multi-account structures depend on the tier. The Iliad Italia tariffs tier commonly adds multi-profile or multi-device support; the entry Forfait Free Mobile 2 EUR tier may restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Iliad worth it compared to mobile plans alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you'll use (see the features list above), the regional price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Iliad reconciles the headline price with the actual all-in renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Buyers should weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Iliad?

Subger's renewal tracker for Iliad records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Iliad

Confirm the current regional price on the operator's site (France: EUR 2/month basic; EUR 19.99/month 5G with 250 GB. Italy: EUR 7.99/month 100 GB 5G), choose the tier that matches your usage (Forfait Free Mobile 2 EUR, Forfait Free Mobile 5G are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Iliad for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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