Cell towers in Saint-Fons
Saint-Fons has 3,157 known cell sites. The densest carrier is Bouygues Telecom with 907.
Nearest sites
| Operator | Generation | Distance | Bearing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Mobile | NR · 3 sectors | 256 m | 108° E | Verified |
| Free Mobile | NR · 3 sectors | 256 m | 108° E | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 256 m | 108° E | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 256 m | 108° E | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 256 m | 108° E | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 256 m | 108° E | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 256 m | 108° E | Verified |
| Bouygues Telecom | UMTS · 3 sectors | 281 m | 60° NE | Verified |
| Bouygues Telecom | LTE · 3 sectors | 281 m | 60° NE | Verified |
| Bouygues Telecom | LTE · 3 sectors | 281 m | 60° NE | Verified |
Map
Carrier breakdown
| Operator | Sites | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bouygues Telecom | 907 | 28.7% |
| SFR | 781 | 24.7% |
| Orange | 735 | 23.3% |
| Free Mobile | 734 | 23.2% |
This page lists the known cell sites in Saint-Fons in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Positions come from ANFR, the regulator — these are surveyed, verified locations, not estimates.
Density here is about 41.8 sites per km², above the national average for this type of area (4.7/km²).
Altogether these sites report 8,993 sectors, averaging about 2.8 sectors per site.
96.5% of these sites report more than one sector, pointing to multi-directional antennas rather than omnidirectional coverage.
20.9% of known sites report 5G, above the national figure of 16.2%.
All 3,157 known sites here come from a regulator-verified source (ANFR).
The most common frequency bands here are 2100, 900, 700 MHz, out of 7 distinct bands reported in total.
The nearest known site to the centre of Saint-Fons is 256 m away, run by Free Mobile.
4 operators are known here. Ranked by site count: Bouygues Telecom (907, 28.7%), SFR (781, 24.7%), Orange (735, 23.3%), Free Mobile (734, 23.2%).
Bouygues Telecom leads with 28.7% of known sites, 4.0 percentage points ahead of second-placed SFR.
By network generation: 63.2% 4G LTE, 20.9% 5G, 10.2% 3G UMTS, 5.8% 2G GSM.
84% 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 Saint-Fons?
- 3,157 known cell sites are mapped in Saint-Fons, from ANFR's verified data.
- Which carrier has the most sites in Saint-Fons?
- Bouygues Telecom, with 907 sites (28.7% of the known total).
- Is there 5G in Saint-Fons?
- 20.9% of known sites in Saint-Fons 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.
Nearest known site is close — a booster may help
A signal booster amplifies an existing signal; it can't create one from nothing. With a known site this close, one of these is worth considering.
weBoost
Home and vehicle cell signal boosters, carrier-agnostic.
See productSureCall
Signal boosters sized by square footage, DIY install.
See productCel-Fi
Carrier-specific boosters, higher gain for a single network.
See product
Nearby places
- Cell towers in Pierre-Benite (2.3 km)
- Cell towers in Venissieux (2.9 km)
- Cell towers in Oullins (3.6 km)
- Cell towers in La Mulatiere (3.9 km)
- Cell towers in Feyzin (4 km)
- Cell towers in Lyon (4.5 km)
- Cell towers in Irigny (4.6 km)
- Cell towers in Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon (4.8 km)
- Cell towers in Saint-Genis-Laval (4.9 km)
- Cell towers in Bron (5.7 km)
- Cell towers in Corbas (5.9 km)
- Cell towers in Villeurbanne (6.7 km)
- Cell towers in Saint-Priest (7.2 km)
- Cell towers in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune (7.2 km)
- Cell towers in Vernaison (7.5 km)
- Cell towers in Francheville (7.6 km)
- Cell towers in Solaize (7.7 km)
- Cell towers in Charly (8.1 km)
- Cell towers in Vourles (8.3 km)
- Cell towers in Brignais (8.6 km)
- Cell towers in Chaponost (8.6 km)
- Cell towers in Serezin-du-Rhone (9.2 km)
- Cell towers in Mions (9.3 km)
- Cell towers in Ecully (9.4 km)
Data source: ANFR — Licence Ouverte 2.0. See all sources.