Altice rejects joint offer

Bouygues Telecom learned on October 15, 2025, that the Altice group had rejected the non-binding joint offer. This offer had been submitted by Bouygues Telecom, Orange, and Free-Groupe Iliad. The details of the proposal and the reasons for the rejection were not specified in the press release.

This decision marks a turning point in inter-company negotiations. The alliance between the three operators was likely aimed at strengthening their position in the French telecommunications market. However, the disagreement highlights the strategic differences between the groups involved.

Bouygues Telecom has not provided any further comment on this decision. Stakeholders have not indicated what the next steps will be following Altice's refusal.