Overview
- Free mVPN launched on September 16 for Free 5G and Série Free subscribers at no extra cost, with the operator claiming a first by integrating the VPN at the mobile network level.
- Activation requires no third‑party app and is enabled in one click from the customer area or Free app for 12 hours per session before automatically reverting to local access.
- Traffic exits via servers in Italy and the Netherlands, with the operator indicating country selection will be offered soon.
- The service is usable only from France, disables MMS while active, covers devices connected via tethering, and is presented without a data cap.
- Journalists note the VPN can bypass Sren‑mandated age checks and access to blocked adult sites, Free has not detailed protections specific to minors or answered all media questions, and security experts warn some free VPNs may collect or monetize user data.