France telecommunications turnover index
France telecommunications turnover index stood at 103.69 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 Jan 1999 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services turnover | |||||||||||
| Telecommunications (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 61) | 103.69 | 101.26 | 103.41 | 105.37 | 103.75 | 104.02 | 103.59 | 104.4 | 102.4 | 105.62 | |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAF rev. 2, lev. Section, item R) | 196.08 | 187.4 | 185.35 | 186.4 | 177.59 | 184.42 | 181.67 | 181.17 | 176.59 | 181.95 |
Understanding france telecommunications turnover index
Wired communication networks, wireless transmission infrastructures, satellite broadcasting setups, and internet service delivery systems generate the gross invoicing figures compiled here. The indicator isolates revenues derived from the transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video across telecommunication infrastructures. Excluded from this classification are software development publishers, advertising agencies, and general electronic equipment retailers. Unlike indices tracking physical transport or traditional media production, this metric exclusively measures connectivity and data pipeline usage fees.
Analyzing the series requires recognizing that technology sectors frequently experience structural price deflation alongside rapid volume expansion, meaning nominal turnover behaves differently from physical data traffic. Seasonal adjustments remove routine billing cycles, though major corporate contract renewals can still introduce volatility. Analysts should examine year-on-year movements to evaluate structural sector growth without being misled by transient monthly contract adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the telecommunications turnover index measure?
- It tracks monthly invoicing for wired, wireless, and internet data transmission services.
- Are software companies included in this telecommunications measure?
- No, software publishing is classified under information technology services rather than telecommunications.
- How does technology deflation affect this nominal turnover series?
- Falling unit prices for data services can suppress nominal revenue growth despite rising network usage volumes.