France

Orange
Subscription is called "Mobicarte". 12 euros buys you unlimited data for 30 days. (Their Site) (Warning: this does NOT include email.), otherwise data is charged at 50 cents per minute. Unlimited data can be subscribed by purchasing any Mobicarte and dialing 220. Note: most employees in the store seem unaware that this is an option available. Many different plans are available for unlimited calling, evening calling, evening data, etc. See their site for more information. Your account is managed on the phone by dialing #123# or calling 220, or by visiting any Orange boutique or affiliated vendor.

Default data rate
Unlimited 3G Speeds, excluding email.

Email is available for 9€ extra per month.

Pricing
SIM card + 5€ credit + bonus 5€ when you add more = 9€

Calls 0.37€ / min to Mobile

Calls 0.34€ / min to Landline

SMS 0.12€

Data 0.50€ (!) / minute (So don't read anything; it'll cost you a fortune)

Email / GPS 0.15€ / 10k

Pricing Plans
Unlimited internet (without email) 1 month 12€ (Must sign up by calling 220)

Unlimited internet 1 day 3€

Unlimited internet all weekend 5€

Unlimited calling daytime (7h - 17h) 3€

Unlimited calling evening (21h - 24h) 3€

Unlimited weekend 10€

Availability
Mobicarte available in Orange stores and related vendors, and online.

Data plans must be subscribed to via automated phone system by dialing 220.

SIM Sizes
Mini SIM

Tethering
Not allowed (But they dont seem to bother if you do)

SFR
Subscribtion is called "La carte". An activated SIM card is 9.90 euros, and the 'iPhone3G Internet + Mails Illimités' recharges provide data service. These are priced at 3 euro for 1 day, 10 euros for 7 days, and 20 euros for 20 days. Text and calls are charged separately. See their site for more information.

Default data rate
Unlimited

Availability

In some - but not all - SFR stores. Generally not available at tabacs. Recharges available online, but the site requires an existing SIM card and a European (smart chip) credit card.

SIM sizes

Mini SIM

Tethering
Not allowed