Orange Wholesale has achieved remarkable distinction in the latest 2025 Competitive Index published by GlobalData. The company received a “Very Strong” rating across every category evaluated and was named “Leader” in Vision & Strategy. This recognition highlights not only Orange Wholesale’s strategic foresight, but more importantly, its exceptional performance across the full spectrum of criteria assessed—making it one of the most balanced and capable players in the global wholesale connectivity market.
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While being designated a “Leader” in Vision & Strategy is a strong endorsement of long-term direction, Orange Wholesale’s standout achievement lies in its consistency across the entire evaluation framework. The company earned top ratings in innovation, momentum and stability, product portfolio, go-to-market execution, and service and support. This balanced strength demonstrates that Orange Wholesale is not only forward-looking, but also delivers tangible value today through strong execution, reliable infrastructure, and customer-focused solutions.
This leadership is underpinned by a robust and far-reaching network. Orange Wholesale operates over 450,000 kilometers of submarine cables and 45,000 kilometers of terrestrial fiber, complemented by more than 1,000 Points of Presence and data centers globally. With operations spanning 220 countries and territories, the company offers one of the most expansive and resilient infrastructures in the industry. Orange has also unified its wholesale and B2B backbones to improve efficiency and ensure high-quality service delivery across regions.
Orange Wholesale continues to drive innovation across its portfolio. Its fully managed 5G Standalone solution allows operators to deploy next-generation mobile services without large upfront investments, while the Click platform provides real-time quoting, service activation, performance monitoring, and technical support through a fully digital, API-enabled interface. These innovations support a growing need for flexible, scalable, and transparent service delivery models. Furthermore, Orange’s strategic shift toward Network-as-a-Service and multi-orbit satellite connectivity demonstrates its readiness to serve both established markets and underserved regions with advanced and sustainable solutions.
The company’s global momentum is also reflected in recent high-impact partnerships and expansions. Through its agreement with DCConnect, Orange Wholesale now enables API-based, on-demand network provisioning in over 63 countries. The opening of a new Point of Presence in Querétaro, Mexico, strengthens its position in Latin America. Meanwhile, a long-term partnership with Telesat integrates low-Earth-orbit satellite capacity into Orange’s global offering, with a new landing station hosted in France. In the Middle East and Asia, a collaboration with stc Group has significantly reduced latency and improved roaming capabilities, further reinforcing Orange’s performance in high-growth regions.
Orange Wholesale’s leadership is equally grounded in its sustainability and social responsibility efforts. The company is on track to reach its net-zero carbon target by 2040 and has already achieved 48% renewable energy usage across its operations. Through its Green ITN 2025 program, it has saved over 1,358 GWh of electricity and 127 million liters of fuel. On the inclusion front, the Orange Digital Centers initiative has already impacted more than 2.5 million people through digital and entrepreneurial training. With 23 centers already launched and a plan to establish one in every country where it operates, Orange continues to lead by example in bridging the digital divide.
By securing top scores in all evaluation areas of GlobalData’s 2025 Competitive Index, Orange Wholesale has confirmed its position as one of the most comprehensive and capable providers in the wholesale connectivity sector.
Its combination of strategic vision, cutting-edge innovation, and responsible growth positions the company as a trusted partner for global carriers, cloud providers, content platforms, and digital businesses.
In a world where seamless, secure, and scalable connectivity is more essential than ever, Orange Wholesale delivers not just infrastructure—but a competitive advantage.
GlobalData provides data, expert insights, and innovative solutions to the world’s largest industries. The Company Assessment report offers a detailed analysis of individual companies in the wholesale sector, evaluating their strengths, challenges, and strategic outlooks across six key areas.
