Tackling the challenge of a sovereign,
responsible, and sustainable digital Europe

In a global and competitive market dominated by American and Asian tech giants, Europe must find its own path to creating a digital society that is both innovative and aligned with its values. But the challenges go beyond that. In the context of the ecological transition, the digital sector must be reshaped to consume less and become more efficient. Add the rise of AI, network transformation, cybersecurity challenges, and sovereignty questions, and you can see why these issues are debated at the European level to build a stronger, more resilient, competitive, and sustainable Europe. Orange doesn’t just compete on ingenuity to invent the networks of the future. We actively take part in these debates, especially through our Brussels office, advocating a vision where resilience, security, technological openness, and competitiveness go hand in hand. We are at the forefront of connectivity, responsible AI, and cybersecurity.

Now more than ever, we need to keep driving sectoral and regulatory initiatives in Europe.

Jacques Aschenbroich,
Chair of the Orange Board

Tackling the challenge of a sovereign,

responsible, and sustainable digital Europe

Now more than ever, we need to keep driving sectoral and regulatory initiatives in Europe.

Jacques Aschenbroich,
Chair of the Orange Board

In a global and competitive market dominated by American and Asian tech giants, Europe must find its own path to creating a digital society that is both innovative and aligned with its values. But the challenges go beyond that. In the context of the ecological transition, the digital sector must be reshaped to consume less and become more efficient. Add the rise of AI, network transformation, cybersecurity challenges, and sovereignty questions, and you can see why these issues are debated at the European level to build a stronger, more resilient, competitive, and sustainable Europe. Orange doesn’t just compete on ingenuity to invent the networks of the future. We actively take part in these debates, especially through our Brussels office, advocating a vision where resilience, security, technological openness, and competitiveness go hand in hand. We are at the forefront of connectivity, responsible AI, and cybersecurity.

From words
to action

We believe that combining innovation and responsibility is the way for Orange to meet Europe’s biggest challenges. That’s why we’ve set a clear roadmap to strengthen our leadership across the continent. Our priorities include: Expanding our presence in key markets by improving the customer experience with AI and offering innovative services. Enhancing our differentiators with creative services and emotional connections with our customers. Improving overall performance while accelerating our social and environmental responsibility efforts, aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2040. Maximizing network coverage and strengthening infrastructure across all European countries, in collaboration with other operators.

Strengthening our position across all our markets, reinforcing our differentiators, improving our performance and maximising our network coverage... our roadmap must consolidate our leadership across the continent.

From words

to action

Strengthening our position across all our markets, reinforcing our differentiators, improving our performance and maximising our network coverage... our roadmap must consolidate our leadership across the continent.

We believe that combining innovation and responsibility is the way for Orange to meet Europe’s biggest challenges. That’s why we’ve set a clear roadmap to strengthen our leadership across the continent. Our priorities include: Expanding our presence in key markets by improving the customer experience with AI and offering innovative services. Enhancing our differentiators with creative services and emotional connections with our customers. Improving overall performance while accelerating our social and environmental responsibility efforts, aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2040. Maximizing network coverage and strengthening infrastructure across all European countries, in collaboration with other operators.

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France,
at the heart of the story

As our key market, France is our flagship country for deploying our most innovative networks, with 40.3 million homes already connected to fiber. Our mobile network also sets the standard. And don’t just take our word for it: Arcep, the French telecom regulator, has recognized Orange as the best network in France for the 15th year running, as our teams continue to strengthen our position here and showcase our expertise to bring everyone essential services.
Our focus in France remains clear: consolidate excellence in fixed and mobile networks, deliver outstanding customer experiences, and accelerate carbon reduction efforts. These are the key priorities to stay at the forefront.

40.3 million

million homes connected by Orange fiber in 2024.

France,

at the heart of the story

40.3 million

million homes connected by Orange fiber in 2024.

As our key market, France is our flagship country for deploying our most innovative networks, with 40.3 million homes already connected to fiber. Our mobile network also sets the standard. And don’t just take our word for it: Arcep, the French telecom regulator, has recognized Orange as the best network in France for the 15th year running, as our teams continue to strengthen our position here and showcase our expertise to bring everyone essential services. Our focus in France remains clear: consolidate excellence in fixed and mobile networks, deliver outstanding customer experiences, and accelerate carbon reduction efforts. These are the key priorities to stay at the forefront.

How our people drive
our European strategy

In Europe, Orange's strength lies in its 97,000 employees. Designers, engineers, technicians, salespeople, legal experts, and more, all are committed to creating solutions that make a difference in Europe and beyond.

Outside France, 20,411 Orange employees deploy fiber and 5G+, develop sovereign cloud services, strengthen cybersecurity, and design inclusive solutions for all. Their expertise and energy bring our promise to life: building faster networks, reducing carbon impact, and leveraging digital to enhance sovereignty and growth across Europe.

Our promise: build faster networks, reduce our carbon footprint, and leverage digital to enhance sovereignty and growth across the continent.

How our people drive

our European strategy

Our promise: build faster networks, reduce our carbon footprint, and leverage digital to enhance sovereignty and growth across the continent.

In Europe, Orange's strength lies in its 97,000 employees. Designers, engineers, technicians, salespeople, legal experts, and more, all are committed to creating solutions that make a difference in Europe and beyond. Outside France, 20,411 Orange employees deploy fiber and 5G+, develop sovereign cloud services, strengthen cybersecurity, and design inclusive solutions for all. Their expertise and energy bring our promise to life: building faster networks, reducing carbon impact, and leveraging digital to enhance sovereignty and growth across Europe.

Contributing to public debate

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Orange is deeply involved in European priorities, particularly through our Brussels office. We play an active role in shaping digital sovereignty across the EU, from 5G to FTTH, and submarine cables to satellites.

Our networks are constantly evolving, with projects like Sylva, which brings together operators and network function providers to accelerate the construction of a telco cloud as part of our cutting-edge infrastructure, and Bleu, our sovereign cloud solution co-founded with Capgemini. Every project aims to meet strategic needs of governments, EU businesses, and citizens.

Orange Cyberdefense, with detection centers across 10 European countries, is also a key player in cybersecurity, helping to protect citizens from emerging threats.
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