Cell towers in Noiretable (Loire)
ANFR lists 5 masts in Noiretable, shared between 4 carriers. Free Mobile was the first to declare 5G here, in 2021.
Nearest sites
| Operator | Generation | Distance | Bearing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Mobile | 5G / 4G · 3 sectors | 326 m | 280° W | Verified |
| Bouygues Telecom | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G · 2 sectors | 461 m | 329° NW | Verified |
| SFR | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G · 2 sectors | 461 m | 329° NW | Verified |
| SFR | 4G / 3G / 2G · 1 sectors | 2.5 km | 107° E | Verified |
| Bouygues Telecom | 4G / 3G / 2G · 1 sectors | 2.5 km | 107° E | Verified |
| Free Mobile | 4G · 3 sectors | 2.8 km | 349° N | Verified |
| Bouygues Telecom | 4G / 3G / 2G · 1 sectors | 2.8 km | 349° N | Verified |
| SFR | 4G / 3G / 2G · 1 sectors | 2.8 km | 349° N | Verified |
| Free Mobile | 5G / 4G · 3 sectors | 2.9 km | 346° N | Verified |
| Free Mobile | 5G / 4G · 3 sectors | 3.1 km | 149° SE | Verified |
Map
Carrier breakdown
| Operator | Sites | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Free Mobile | 3 | 60.0% |
| Bouygues Telecom | 2 | 40.0% |
| SFR | 2 | 40.0% |
| Orange | 1 | 20.0% |
Place names on the register include Fougerolles, Rue de l Auvergne and Montifaux.
Inventory: a 30 m pylon, at Fougerolles, for Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile and SFR; a 24 m pylon, at Fougerolles, for Free Mobile; a 20 m pylon, for Orange; a 39 m pylon, at Rue de l Auvergne, for Free Mobile; a 27 m pylon, at Montifaux, for Bouygues Telecom and SFR.
60% of the town's masts carry 5G, fewer than across Loire towns with five or more masts (89%).
2025 was the busiest year, with 9 new systems, most of them 4G. Free Mobile opened 5G here in March 2021; Bouygues Telecom followed in September 2025, SFR followed in September 2025. The oldest transmitter still listed here goes back to 2003.
Approved additions not yet in service are pending on one existing mast, for example Free Mobile (4G and 5G) at Fougerolles. 1 Bouygues Telecom 5G transmitter is listed as technically operational — installed, but not yet declared commercially in service.
ANFR lists a 39 m pylon at Rue de l Auvergne as the tallest structure. The median height of measured supports is 27 m.
By mast count, Noiretable is 25th of the 28 Loire towns that have five or more.
Hivory is the largest declared owner (2 masts).
Celles-sur-Durolle lies 11 km to the north-west and has less 5G (40%).
Source: operator declarations to ANFR, as of October 2026. Projects that are only approved are left out of the totals.
Frequently asked questions
- When did 5G arrive in Noiretable?
- Free Mobile declared the first 5G in March 2021, Bouygues Telecom in September 2025.
- Are new antennas planned in Noiretable?
- No new site is approved at the moment. Approved additions not yet in service are pending on one existing mast, for example Free Mobile (4G and 5G) at Fougerolles.
- Where is the tallest mast in Noiretable?
- The tallest declared support is 39 m at Rue de l Auvergne (pylon).
- How does Noiretable compare with other Loire towns?
- By mast count, Noiretable is 25th of the 28 Loire towns that have five or more.
- Who holds the antenna sites in Noiretable?
- Hivory is the largest declared owner (2 masts).
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Useful guides
- How to find the cell towers near youFour ways to locate the mobile masts around an address, from official regulator records to crowdsourced maps and your own phone, and how to tell which one you are actually connected to.
- Where to put a 4G or 5G router for the best signalA step-by-step method to place a 4G/5G home router: find your carrier's nearest mast and its direction, pick the right window, then fine-tune with RSRP and SINR readings instead of signal bars.
- Why is my mobile signal bad at home? Causes and fixesThe usual reasons for poor mobile reception indoors, from distance and terrain to building materials, busy cells and the phone itself, and what actually helps for each one.
Data source: ANFR — Licence Ouverte 2.0. See all sources.