Proof of Usefulness Report

Free

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+709
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents Iliad/Free, a major European telecommunications group with verifiable multi-billion dollar revenue and millions of subscribers. The @iliad.fr email validates the internal origin, likely an employee ('SwiftRider'). While the project entity (Free) has exceptional utility, innovation (Freebox), and market dominance (scoring near maximum in core metrics), the submission form itself was completed with low effort (e.g., 'most people have used my product', generic user name). The score reflects the massive, proven scale of the entity, adjusted downward slightly for the poor quality of the specific submission data provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+200.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+200.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+7.5
Subtotal+865
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+709

Project Details

Project URL
iliad.fr
Description
Fondé en 1991 🐘, le groupe Iliad est également connu sous la marque commerciale Free. Depuis plus de 15 ans, ce groupe technologique basé à Paris, s’attèle à offrir les plus grandes innovations télécom du marché. Free est un acteur visionnaire, inventeur de la box internet, disposant d'un ADN et d'une mission forte : offrir à tous les français des produits et services internet haut débit et très haut débit avant-gardistes et accessibles au plus grand nombre. Freebox, société à taille humaine et dotée d'un fort esprit entrepreneurial, porte ces valeurs autour de l'activité recherche & développement. Cette petite structure, familiale par sa forme mais grande par ses ambitions, se compose de plusieurs équipes dédiés : Wifi, App, Set-top-box, Gateway, Production/Logistique & Data. Nos missions : concevoir (électronique & mécanique), développer (embarqué & applicatifs) et fabriquer les nouvelles générations de produits et améliorer continuellement les services et produits clients.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline