Cell towers in Caen
Caen has 1,881 known cell sites. The densest carrier is Orange with 534.
Nearest sites
| Operator | Generation | Distance | Bearing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 123 m | 106° E | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 123 m | 106° E | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 123 m | 106° E | Verified |
| Orange | NR · 3 sectors | 123 m | 106° E | Verified |
| Orange | LTE · 3 sectors | 123 m | 106° E | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 138 m | 155° SE | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 138 m | 155° SE | Verified |
| Free Mobile | NR · 3 sectors | 138 m | 155° SE | Verified |
| Free Mobile | NR · 3 sectors | 138 m | 155° SE | Verified |
| Free Mobile | LTE · 3 sectors | 138 m | 155° SE | Verified |
Map
Carrier breakdown
| Operator | Sites | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 534 | 28.4% |
| SFR | 469 | 24.9% |
| Bouygues Telecom | 444 | 23.6% |
| Free Mobile | 434 | 23.1% |
This page lists the known cell sites in Caen in Normandy, France. Positions come from ANFR, the regulator — these are surveyed, verified locations, not estimates.
Density here is about 9.4 sites per km², above the national average for this type of area (4.7/km²).
Altogether these sites report 5,614 sectors, averaging about 3.0 sectors per site.
99.4% of these sites report more than one sector, pointing to multi-directional antennas rather than omnidirectional coverage.
21.7% of known sites report 5G, above the national figure of 16.2%.
All 1,881 known sites here come from a regulator-verified source (ANFR).
The most common frequency bands here are 900, 2100, 700 MHz, out of 7 distinct bands reported in total.
The nearest known site to the centre of Caen is 123 m away, run by Orange.
4 operators are known here. Ranked by site count: Orange (534, 28.4%), SFR (469, 24.9%), Bouygues Telecom (444, 23.6%), Free Mobile (434, 23.1%).
Orange leads with 28.4% of known sites, 3.5 percentage points ahead of second-placed SFR.
By network generation: 61.7% 4G LTE, 21.7% 5G, 10% 3G UMTS, 6.6% 2G GSM.
83.4% 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 Caen?
- 1,881 known cell sites are mapped in Caen, from ANFR's verified data.
- Which carrier has the most sites in Caen?
- Orange, with 534 sites (28.4% of the known total).
- Is there 5G in Caen?
- 21.7% of known sites in Caen 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.