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The history of Orange, its technology and its people

Orange’s DNA has developed around innovations that connect people to meet the needs of a changing world. From the early days of optical telegraphy to the height of 5G, here’s a look back at more than a century of evolutions and revolutions.

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Our purpose
As a trusted partner, Orange gives everyone the keys to a responsible digital world.

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2025 Q1 Financial results Illustration

Orange posts robust first-quarter results and confirms its 2025 targets

  • solid retail commercial performance
  • EBITDAa up +3.2%
  • 2025 financial targets confirmed.
Portrait de Simone Michel-Lévy

Simone Michel-Lévy: a telecoms pioneer in the Resistance

The history of Orange in France is deeply intertwined with that of the Post, Telegraph and Telephone service (PTT). This legacy highlights the vital role telecommunications played—especially during World War II, when the PTT network became a key pillar of the Resistance.

 

 

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Give your phone a second life with Orange

Equipment manufacturing represents the biggest impact of digital technology on the environment. Returning your phone and giving it a second life can help preserve our planet's resources and therefore reduce this impact.

Can we move towards a responsible AI?

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Artificial intelligence is part and parcel of daily life. The tech is invisible but it’s consequences are very real for everyone.
This magazine helps you to better understand and explore all the issues it raises through a series of interviews with contributors who offer complementary backgrounds, experiences and reflections.

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operating countries 
(including non consolidated countries)

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customers worldwide

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employees

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in revenue

These key figures, which illustrate Orange's activity worldwide, are dated at December 2024

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Discover the portrait of Jeanne, Substainabilty Manager for the Middle East and Africa area.

Jeanne talks to us about her missions within the Africa and Middle East zone on subjects that are close to her heart: the environment, recycling and reconditioning.

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