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Orange Belgium deploys CommScope’s VUE platform

CommScope, a specialist in network connectivity, announced that Orange Belgium, the Belgian telecoms operator and provider of voice, video, and data services has deployed CommScope’s Video Unified Edge (VUE) platform. The sale is the first for the VUE platform in the European market. “The VUE sale extends our business relationship with Orange Belgium to include […]

May 15, 2025

Eutelsat opens up Jordan to high-speed satellite

Eutelsat has linked with Orange Jordan and, using its powerful Konnect VHTS satellite, has made broadband-by-satellite capacity available to the Middle East country. “For the first time, satellite internet is now available in the country, bringing download speeds of up to 100 Mbps to even in the most remote areas of Jordan,” said Eutelsat. “Whether […]

May 2, 2025By Chris Forrester

Orange Q1 boosted by MEA; Europe stable

Orange has reported that Q1 2025 revenues reached €9.9 billion, up 0.6 per cent year on year (+€62 million) attributed to growth in retail services (+2.4 per cent or +€181 million) and a smaller decline in wholesale services (-3.1 per cent or -€44 million). Equipment sales were 5.7 per cent lower (-€38 million) and other […]

April 24, 2025

Orange, Telesat sign multi-year partnership

Orange and Telesat have partnered to offer new satellite connectivity options through a strategic commercial partnership. Under the agreement, a Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station will be hosted at Orange’s teleport in Bercenay-en-Othe, France, and benefit from ground segment connectivity with their point of presence (PoP) located in Paris over Orange Wholesale International Private Line (IPL). […]

March 11, 2025

Orange MEA, Eutelsat partnership

Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and Eutelsat have announced a strategic partnership to bridge the digital divide through satellite connectivity in Africa and the Middle East. It aims to connect isolated areas with broadband access, thereby strengthening digital inclusion in the region. As part of this multi-year partnership, Orange will use the Eutelsat Konnect […]

March 4, 2025

LiveU, Orange Belgium showcase 5G cloud production PoC

Orange has teamed up with LiveU to deliver live coverage of the International Belgian Judo Open competition, Open de Visé , a key tournament on the European judo circuit. This was achieved using a remote cloud production PoC (proof-of-concept) promoting the latest 5G standalone (5G SA) connectivity and cost-efficient reliable workflows. The PoC was initiated […]

February 25, 2025

BBC Studios continues growth across CEE

BBC Studios has extended the reach of its channel brands across CEE with new launches in the Czech Republic and Romania. BBC-branded channels, BBC Earth and BBC First, are now available to the customers of Vodafone in Czech Republic, whilst BBC First has joined Orange Romania. In Czech Republic, the partnership between BBC Studios and […]

February 20, 2025

SoftAtHome supports Orange Polska in launching Wi-Fi 7 broadband solution

SoftAtHome, a software provider for broadband and Wi-Fi innovation, has announced collaborating with Orange Polska to launch Poland’s first customer-facing Wi-Fi 7-enabled broadband solution. This achievement represents a significant leap in connectivity, empowering Orange Polska to deliver faster, more reliable internet to its customers. The launch, on January 20th, of the new improved Funbox 10, […]

February 17, 2025

Orange hails ‘Lead the Future’ strategy

Orange has reported 2024 revenues of €40.26 billion, up 1.2 per cent year on year thanks to growth in retail services (+2.7 per cent or €794 million) and a smaller decline in wholesale services (-5.2 per cent or -€325 million euros) mainly related to higher unbundling and civil engineering rates in France in the first […]

February 13, 2025

Report: African telcos pivot amid Starlink competition

As Starlink intensifies competitive pressures and African governments remain uncertain about intervening to protect telco incumbents, African telecom companies are increasingly focusing on underserved regions. In response, they are launching strategic initiatives to tackle the rising challenge of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to maintain their market position and tap into new growth opportunities, […]

February 11, 2025