Cell towers in 38280
38280 has 100 known cell sites. The densest carrier is Orange with 33.
Nearest sites
| Operator | Generation | Distance | Bearing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 837 m | 309° NW | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 837 m | 309° NW | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 837 m | 309° NW | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 837 m | 309° NW | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 837 m | 309° NW | Verified |
| Free Mobile | NR · 3 sectors | 837 m | 309° NW | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 1.3 km | 214° SW | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 1.3 km | 214° SW | Verified |
| Orange | UMTS · 3 sectors | 1.3 km | 214° SW | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 1.3 km | 214° SW | Verified |
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Carrier breakdown
| Operator | Sites | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 33 | 33.0% |
| Free Mobile | 24 | 24.0% |
| SFR | 22 | 22.0% |
| Bouygues Telecom | 21 | 21.0% |
This page lists the known cell sites in 38280 in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Positions come from ANFR, the regulator — these are surveyed, verified locations, not estimates.
Density here is about 3.5 sites per km², below the national average for this type of area (7.9/km²).
Altogether these sites report 276 sectors, averaging about 2.8 sectors per site.
100% of these sites report more than one sector, pointing to multi-directional antennas rather than omnidirectional coverage.
The largest gap between neighbouring sites is about 0 m — worth knowing if you're hunting for signal nearby.
19% of known sites report 5G, above the national figure of 16.2%.
All 100 known sites here come from a regulator-verified source (ANFR).
The most common frequency bands here are 900, 700, 2100 MHz, out of 7 distinct bands reported in total.
The nearest known site to the centre of 38280 is 837 m away, run by Free Mobile.
4 operators are known here. Ranked by site count: Orange (33, 33%), Free Mobile (24, 24%), SFR (22, 22%), Bouygues Telecom (21, 21%).
Orange leads with 33% of known sites, 9.0 percentage points ahead of second-placed Free Mobile.
By network generation: 61% 4G LTE, 19% 5G, 10% 3G UMTS, 10% 2G GSM.
80% of sites here run LTE (4G) or newer technology.
ANFR's data here was last refreshed in September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many cell towers are in 38280?
- 100 known cell sites are mapped in 38280, from ANFR's verified data.
- Which carrier has the most sites in 38280?
- Orange, with 33 sites (33% of the known total).
- Is there 5G in 38280?
- 19% of known sites in 38280 report 5G, based on the latest observations.
- Are these positions accurate?
- Largely, yes — these come from ANFR's own regulator survey, not a community estimate, though positions can still lag real-world changes until the next update. See /data-sources for the source and licence per country.
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Data source: ANFR — Licence Ouverte 2.0. See all sources.