RED by SFR has stopped offering new customers internet services based on ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) technology, signaling a major shift from older copper-based networks to modern fiber-optic connections. Since September 15, 2026, ADSL and similar VDSL-based internet plans are no longer available for new users. This change reflects the broader industry trend of replacing outdated copper lines with more efficient fiber-optic networks, which offer faster and more reliable internet connections. Customers now have to choose between fiber-optic options, starting at 22.99 euros per month, or 5G-based solutions in areas not yet covered by fiber. Existing ADSL users, who currently pay 20.99 euros per month, will not be affected immediately. However, as copper networks are gradually phased out, these users will eventually need to switch to fiber or 5G. While Orange and Free still offer ADSL plans, fiber-optic connections now account for 85% of all fixed internet subscriptions in France, even though the expansion of fiber has slowed in recent years. The overall goal is to fully replace copper networks across the country by 2030, despite some delays in implementation. RED by SFR is moving ahead of its parent company and future acquirer, Bouygues Telecom, which had already stopped offering ADSL plans earlier this year. The removal of ADSL from the RED by SFR website shows a clear commitment to fiber-optic technology, aligning with the broader plan to eliminate copper networks by 2030. Meanwhile, SFR itself continues to offer ADSL plans to new customers, with no announced end date for their sale. This contrast highlights the different strategies within the same company. RED by SFR is not the only brand to take an early step toward phasing out copper networks. Orange, which has long advocated for the transition to fiber, and Free, which will soon acquire the RED by SFR brand, are also moving in this direction. Free, in particular, stands to benefit from inheriting a customer base that is already largely connected via fiber, making the transition to full fiber coverage much smoother. This also avoids potential costs associated with maintaining the outdated copper network, which could be a financial burden in the future.