Cell towers in Arcachon
Arcachon has 269 known cell sites. The densest carrier is Orange with 103.
Nearest sites
| Operator | Generation | Distance | Bearing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 176 m | 116° SE | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 176 m | 116° SE | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 176 m | 116° SE | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 176 m | 116° SE | Verified |
| Orange | GSM · 3 sectors | 176 m | 116° SE | Verified |
| Orange | NR · 3 sectors | 176 m | 116° SE | Verified |
| Orange | NR · 3 sectors | 176 m | 116° SE | Verified |
| Orange | UMTS · 3 sectors | 176 m | 116° SE | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 176 m | 116° SE | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 2 sectors | 362 m | 68° E | Verified |
Map
Carrier breakdown
| Operator | Sites | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 103 | 38.3% |
| SFR | 71 | 26.4% |
| Free Mobile | 52 | 19.3% |
| Bouygues Telecom | 43 | 16.0% |
This page lists the known cell sites in Arcachon in New Aquitaine, France. Positions come from ANFR, the regulator — these are surveyed, verified locations, not estimates.
Density here is about 3.9 sites per km², below the national average for this type of area (4.7/km²).
Altogether these sites report 758 sectors, averaging about 2.8 sectors per site.
94.1% 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.
22.7% of known sites report 5G, above the national figure of 16.2%.
All 269 known sites here come from a regulator-verified source (ANFR).
The most common frequency bands here are 2100, 700, 900 MHz, out of 7 distinct bands reported in total.
The nearest known site to the centre of Arcachon is 176 m away, run by Orange.
4 operators are known here. Ranked by site count: Orange (103, 38.3%), SFR (71, 26.4%), Free Mobile (52, 19.3%), Bouygues Telecom (43, 16%).
Orange leads with 38.3% of known sites, 11.9 percentage points ahead of second-placed SFR.
By network generation: 63.9% 4G LTE, 22.7% 5G, 9.3% 3G UMTS, 4.1% 2G GSM.
86.6% 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 Arcachon?
- 269 known cell sites are mapped in Arcachon, from ANFR's verified data.
- Which carrier has the most sites in Arcachon?
- Orange, with 103 sites (38.3% of the known total).
- Is there 5G in Arcachon?
- 22.7% of known sites in Arcachon 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.