Cell towers in La Motte (Var)
La Motte has 5 masts declared to ANFR, used by 4 carriers. Free Mobile was the first to declare 5G here, in 2021.
Nearest sites
| Operator | Generation | Distance | Bearing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Mobile | 5G / 4G · 2 sectors | 459 m | 230° SW | Verified |
| Bouygues Telecom | 4G / 3G / 2G · 1 sectors | 459 m | 230° SW | Verified |
| SFR | 4G / 3G / 2G · 1 sectors | 459 m | 230° SW | Verified |
| Orange | 5G / 4G / 3G · 2 sectors | 1.1 km | 140° SE | Verified |
| Orange | 5G / 4G / 3G · 3 sectors | 1.6 km | 183° S | Verified |
| Free Mobile | 5G / 4G · 3 sectors | 1.9 km | 265° W | Verified |
| SFR | 4G / 3G / 2G · 1 sectors | 1.9 km | 265° W | Verified |
| Bouygues Telecom | 4G / 3G / 2G · 1 sectors | 1.9 km | 265° W | Verified |
| Bouygues Telecom | 4G · 3 sectors | 2 km | 170° S | Verified |
| Bouygues Telecom | 5G / 4G / 3G · 3 sectors | 2.3 km | 90° E | Verified |
Map
Carrier breakdown
| Operator | Sites | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Free Mobile | 2 | 40.0% |
| Bouygues Telecom | 2 | 40.0% |
| SFR | 2 | 40.0% |
| Orange | 2 | 40.0% |
Declared locations include La Rouvière, Quartier la Maurette, Colle Basse and Chemin Saint Joseph.
Inventory: a 20 m pylon, at La Rouvière, for Orange; a 26 m pylon, at Quartier la Maurette, for Bouygues Telecom and SFR; a 27 m pylon, at Colle Basse, for Free Mobile and Orange; a 12 m pylon, at Chemin Saint Joseph, for Free Mobile; a 12 m building, for Bouygues Telecom and SFR.
2017 was the busiest year, with 14 new systems, most of them 4G. Free Mobile opened 5G here in December 2021; Orange followed in April 2022, Bouygues Telecom followed in August 2023. The oldest transmitter still listed here goes back to 2000.
The tallest structure is a 27 m pylon at Colle Basse. The median height of measured supports is 20 m.
3.5 GHz 5G is declared by Orange on all 2 masts, Bouygues Telecom on 1 of its 2 masts, Free Mobile on 1 of its 2 masts and SFR on 1 of its 2 masts.
Le Muy lies 3.5 km to the south-east and has 9 masts, more than here.
2 Bouygues Telecom 5G transmitters are listed as technically operational — installed, but not yet declared commercially in service.
Supports leave a gap of about 4 km to the north of the centre.
Of the 5 masts in the commune, 3 of the 5 masts host at least two operators.
By mast count, La Motte is 52nd of the 58 Var towns that have five or more. With 5 masts for 3,071 residents, or 16 per 10,000, it has more masts per inhabitant than the median for those towns (12).
Most of the town's 5 masts are pylons (4).
Of the 51 systems declared here, 11 are installed but not yet in commercial service (ANFR, as of October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
- When did 5G arrive in La Motte?
- Free Mobile declared the first 5G in December 2021, Orange in April 2022.
- Where is the tallest mast in La Motte?
- The tallest declared support is 27 m at Colle Basse (pylon).
- Which carriers have 3.5 GHz 5G in La Motte?
- 3.5 GHz 5G is declared by Orange on all 2 masts, Bouygues Telecom on 1 of its 2 masts, Free Mobile on 1 of its 2 masts and SFR on 1 of its 2 masts. Band details in the 5G-by-carrier guide.
- Which carrier has the most sites of its own in La Motte?
- Free Mobile is on its own at 1 location.
- How does La Motte compare with other Var towns?
- By mast count, La Motte is 52nd of the 58 Var towns that have five or more. With 5 masts for 3,071 residents, or 16 per 10,000, it has more masts per inhabitant than the median for those towns (12).
Nearby places
- Cell towers in Le Muy (3.5 km)
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- Cell towers in Roquebrune-sur-Argens (10 km)
- Cell towers in Vidauban (11.2 km)
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- Cell towers in Lorgues (14 km)
- Cell towers in Frejus (17.6 km)
- Cell towers in Saint-Raphael (20.8 km)
- Cell towers in Sainte-Maxime (22.2 km)
- Cell towers in Saint-Tropez (26.6 km)
- Cell towers in Cogolin (26.8 km)
- Cell towers in Gonfaron (27.7 km)
- Cell towers in Gassin (29.7 km)
- Cell towers in Ramatuelle (31.5 km)
- Cell towers in La Croix-Valmer (31.9 km)
- Cell towers in Theoule-sur-Mer (32.8 km)
- Cell towers in Pignans (33 km)
- Cell towers in Mandelieu-la-Napoule (33 km)
- Cell towers in Pegomas (34 km)
- Cell towers in Cavalaire-sur-Mer (35.7 km)
- Cell towers in Grasse (36.4 km)
- Cell towers in Mouans-Sartoux (38 km)
- Cell towers in Mougins (39 km)
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.