France telecommunications production index
France telecommunications production index stood at 118.4 in Jul 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Services production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Mar 2005 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services production and turnover table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 61) | 118.4 | 115.27 | 118.58 | 122.13 | 119.92 | 120.43 | 120.03 | 119.18 | 115.83 | 120.03 | |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related services (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 62) | 136.73 | 134.98 | 135.64 | 135.22 | 135.16 | 135.01 | 136.33 | 131.5 | 129.18 | 132.59 | |
| Information services (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 63) | 143.4 | 138.43 | 138.19 | 139.86 | 138.54 | 137.28 | 140.96 | 139.05 | 137.78 | 135.21 |
Understanding france telecommunications production index
Wired, wireless, and satellite telecommunication network operations, data transmission, and internet access provisioning are tracked by the France telecommunications production index. The metric monitors infrastructural connectivity services and voice or data traffic management, excluding software consultancy, computer programming, and content publishing houses. It measures real output through deflated carrier revenues derived from enterprise surveys covering fixed and mobile service providers.
Reading the series requires accounting for rapid technological price erosion, which makes volume adjustment critical for distinguishing real network expansion from falling unit costs. Preliminary figures are subject to routine revisions when operators process complex business billing reconciliations and interconnect settlements. Year-on-year metrics remain the most reliable standard for assessing long-term digital infrastructure adoption.
Frequently asked questions
- Are internet service providers included in telecommunications?
- Yes, backbone access and network provisioning operations are fully captured within this classification.
- Why is price deflation essential for this sector?
- Rapid technological advancement constantly lowers unit costs, meaning nominal revenue hides true volume growth.
- Do mobile and fixed-line services behave similarly?
- They often diverge based on consumer switching trends and enterprise contract renewals.