Our networks and infrastructure
At Orange, our infrastructure carries data wherever it’s needed: into homes, businesses, and communities, and across continents. Fiber, mobile, undersea and satellite networks, along with data centers: we deploy, operate, and modernize them to deliver reliable, high-performance, resilient connectivity. Because no single technology can meet every need, we combine their strengths: fiber delivers capacity and performance, mobile networks enable connectivity on the go, undersea cables connect continents, and satellite technology complements connectivity in remote areas and during exceptional circumstances. This complementarity is essential to support the support the growth and evolution of digital usage. As strategic industrial assets, our infrastructure also plays a key role in sovereignty, social cohesion, technological autonomy, and economic vitality.
Terrestrial networks for all uses cases
As a leading infrastructure provider, we install and operate ultrafast fixed-line terrestrial networks in our markets in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. We deploy next-generation fixed-line infrastructure serving millions of consumers, businesses, local governments, and digital industry players.
600,000 km
of terrestrial fiber
600,000 km
of terrestrial fiber
100 M
households connectable to fiber worldwide (including joint ventures and FiberCos)
100 M
households connectable to fiber worldwide (including joint ventures and FiberCos)
8
European countries covered by Orange 5G
8
European countries covered by Orange 5G
7
Countries in Africa and the Middle East covered by Orange 5G
7
Countries in Africa and the Middle East covered by Orange 5G
A leading player in ultrafast mobile broadband
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecom operators and the European leader in fiber optics.
In France, we are carrying out an unprecedented transformation through the gradual transition from the copper network to fiber optics. Today, more than 42,5 million households are connectable to fiber. Fiber brings ultrafast broadband to communities, enabling millions of customers to embrace new ways of working and enjoying entertainment. In addition to its high performance and reliability, fiber is also more energy efficient.
Internationally, we have established ourselves as the European leader in fiber. 100 million households worldwide are now connectable. In Africa and the Middle East, we are also accelerating the rollout of fixed-line broadband. We cover nearly 5 million households with fiber optics, supported by sustained investments to meet rapidly growing demand for connectivity.
Orange is also developing dark fiber, a passive infrastructure marketed to wholesale players, hyperscalers, and the public sector for independent and flexible use. Among other benefits, it facilitates access to data centers for AI-generated traffic, including training and inference.
A leading player in ultrafast mobile broadband
The quality of our mobile network is our top priority. In 2025, it was named “Best Mobile Network in Mainland France” by Arcep for the 15th time. In Belgium, Luxembourg, Morocco, and Romania, the outstanding quality of our mobile network was also recognized in 2025 by performance-assessment firms including nPerf, Ookla, and LCC.
We invest in network modernization and coverage through the deployment of 4G and 5G. Our 4G and 5G networks serve 273 million mobile connections worldwide. We are rolling out 5G at a rapid pace in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, with the aim of achieving full coverage across these key markets. 8 countries in Europe and 7 countries in Africa and the Middle East already have 5G coverage.
Through our subsidiary TOTEM, we share infrastructure with other telecom operators to address the growing number of antennas required as 5G coverage expands. This pooling of resources ensures economic performance, improved coverage, and technical excellence. It also reduces the impact on landscapes by limiting the number of towers that need to be deployed.
A key player in submarine cables
450,000 km
of fiber in submarine cables
450,000 km
of fiber in submarine cables
40 systems
of submarine cables in which Orange is an investor
40 systems
of submarine cables in which Orange is an investor
+330,000 km
of submarine cables laid by Orange Marine
+330,000 km
of submarine cables laid by Orange Marine
Extensive submarine cable operations
Did you know? 99% of intercontinental data traffic travels via submarine cables. We invest in 40 submarine cable systems and international consortia. We manage and monitor 450,000 km of fiber running through these underwater digital highways. This industrial asset, installed and maintained by Orange Marine and other ship operators, positions us as a key partner for major digital players, internet service providers, and cloud providers. We also invest in terrestrial cable landing infrastructure, including the strategic Marseille hub.
Outstanding subsea expertise
Our submarine operations are based on rare and recognized expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure that is essential for the flow of data between continents. Through our two ship-operating companies, Orange Marine and Elettra Tlc, we hold a significant share of the market across the entire value chain, including surveys, engineering, installation, and repairs. This expertise is supported by a fleet of 7 cable-laying vessels and underwater equipment designed by our experts (ROV). We are investing in two new cable ships to renew our fleet and secure digital infrastructure.
Satellites for universal connectivity
We integrate satellite connectivity into our technology mix—alongside fiber, 4G, and 5G—to ensure access to ultrafast broadband, including in remote or underserved areas, as well as regions affected by natural disasters or geopolitical events.
Satellite services to strengthen resilience and cover remote areas
We have established partnerships with multi-orbit satellite service providers to meet a wide range of needs around the world. Our unique market position contributes to the development of Europe’s space sector. Drawing on 60 years of satellite experience and our expertise in integrating end-to-end services, we connect the sky to the ground.
Global infrastructures supporting our networks
We have built a comprehensive ecosystem of technology components that provides high-quality connectivity around the clock, worldwide. To transport content, host data, and monitor infrastructure, our global network relies on several key strengths.
an IP network
hat gives our operator customers, businesses, and international content providers access to the global internet. This IP network routes and delivers content from one continent to another in a matter of milliseconds.
a network of Points of Presence (PoP)
around the world, enabling operators, businesses, and content providers to connect locally.
Connectivity hubs
that interconnect submarine cables, data centers, and major networks, enabling data to move rapidly between continents.
"Next-generation" data centers
designed to address explosive data growth, the rise of AI, and digital sovereignty requirements, such as our Val-de-Reuil facility in France, which is energy efficient, resilient, and highly secure.
Cloud solutions
to meet businesses' performance and sovereignty needs.
Network monitoring and management tools
to prevent and detect outages, analyze communication quality, and manage network capacity.
Connection continuity solutions
that ensure customers can continue accessing their services in the event of a network outage or loss of mobile connectivity.
Constantly evolving connectivity and digital services
We are investing in and digitizing our networks to make them more powerful, more resilient, and smarter. We complement them with a comprehensive range of digital services.
+110
data centers around the world for our corporate customers
+110
data centers around the world for our corporate customers
700
Global roaming agreements
700
Global roaming agreements
50%
Some of our network functions are already virtualized in the cloud (OINIS)
50%
Some of our network functions are already virtualized in the cloud (OINIS)
Networks that adapt to new uses
We anticipate the growth of digital uses and the evolving requirements of the internet, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, data centers, and cybersecurity. Artificial intelligence exponentially increases connectivity needs. We are adapting our networks to enable AI to connect, train, learn, and work in real time on innovative use cases.
Artificial Intelligence: a cornerstone of connectivity
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we operate our networks. With AI, we adjust network capacity in real time to meet demand, respond faster and more precisely, and anticipate outages. With AI, our networks continuously improve themselves.
Increasingly virtual networks
We are accelerating the automation and virtualization of network functions to optimize remote management and increase flexibility, efficiency, and responsiveness. The result: fewer outages, faster service restoration, and services that can be activated on demand with no lead time. Customers can adjust their bandwidth, switch to backup routes in real time, and consume connectivity “as a Service”. For example, Click, our digital interface, gives operators direct access to the Orange network and lets them manage their connectivity independently and in real time.
Frequently asked questions
Networks refer to the organized combination of infrastructure, software, and operating rules that enable the transport of communications and data between customers, businesses, the internet, and other operators.
By continuously investing in and deploying state-of-the-art infrastructure and networks, we deliver innovative solutions that ensure access to essential services, even in the most challenging environments, helping to advance digital inclusion.
Our strategy relies on the complementarity of networks, where necessary.
