SFR, a major French telecommunications provider, has raised the prices of its mobile and Internet packages, impacting both its standard and RED subscriptions. Customers have been informed of the changes through emails or letters, with increases ranging from 1.49 € to 4.99 € per month, depending on the specific package. The only options available to customers are to accept the new prices or cancel their subscriptions without any fees or penalties. The price adjustments also involve changes to data allowances. Some plans have reduced data limits, while others have increased them as compensation. For example, the RED plan priced at 9.99 € per month remains the same but reduces its data allowance by 20 gigabytes. Meanwhile, the 100 gigabyte plan now costs 12.99 € per month, up from 11.99 €, but adds 20 gigabytes of data. The 200 gigabyte plan has been discontinued. Some fixed-rate plans have seen increases of 2.50 €, 4.50 €, or 4.99 € per month. This move follows a recent price increase by Orange, another major French telecom company, and SFR has now followed suit. Some analysts believe the price hikes may be linked to rising energy costs, which have increased operating expenses for companies. Others suggest the timing may be related to SFR's upcoming acquisition by Bouygues Telecom, Free, and Orange. The acquisition is expected to be reviewed by the Competition Authority, which had previously raised concerns in June 2026 about the "risk of enhanced coordination" if the market were to return to only three major operators. The legal basis for these increases is Article L. 224-33 of the Consumer Code, which allows telecommunications companies to modify their offers as long as they notify customers at least one month in advance and allow them to cancel their subscriptions without fees or penalties within four months. Some customers have expressed dissatisfaction on official forums, but they are unable to refuse the price increase. The timing of the price hikes before the acquisition may be an attempt to make SFR more attractive to potential buyers and reduce the gap in pricing with other market offers. However, this approach is seen as risky, especially with the Competition Authority closely monitoring the potential acquisition.