preparing the services, networks and information systems of the future

The Group is firmly focused on ensuring that its networks dovetail effectively with one another. It already has very strong coverage in fixed broadband (with ADSL) and/or mobile broadband (with 3G and 3G+) in four key countries: France, the UK, Spain and Poland. The aim is to ramp up this coverage in the countries where it is present with alternative or additional solutions alongside traditional networks that can be used to continue offering faster speeds for customers. In this way, the Flybox, an adaptation of the Livebox, makes it possible for customers to enjoy all the advantages of broadband (Internet, telephony, etc.) in areas without sufficient fixed ADSL coverage by using the mobile network.. The Flybox is offered in Romania, Slovakia, Egypt and Switzerland in 2008. Furthermore, a new generation of decoders, notably using a satellite link, will make it possible to roll out triple play services to cover close to 100% of France as of summer 2008.

more and more simplicity
 It is also essential to invent and put in place the services of the future. As one of the world’s leading operators for the development of Next Generation Network (NGN) and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solutions, based on a close partnership between R&D and its suppliers, the Group will be providing its customers with even simpler interaction with services, whether fixed or mobile, voice or Internet, as of 2008.

and tomorrow...
In addition to broadband, the Group is gearing up for the rapid development of the networks of the future, with very-highspeed broadband. In terms of mobile, it continued rolling out 3G+ in France during 2007. Strong progress has also been made in Spain, while deployment is set to be ramped up in the UK in 2008. In fixed-line, the Group is focusing on fibre and the first deployments have already been completed. In Slovakia, more than 150,000 households are now able to access veryhigh- speed broadband thanks to the fibre optic network deployed in 2007. In France, following a successful test phase in the Paris region, the Group is moving ahead with the pre-deployment phase for its fibre network in 10 major cities. Lastly, our adoption of an enhanced information system architecture is further strengthening this policy. Convergent, open and more reliable, this architecture will be able to integrate new solutions, offer customers the best experience on the market and build dynamic relationships with a growing number of partners.