Orange France is embarking on an ambitious journey to modernize its network while reducing energy consumption
Discover how Orange France is redefining telecom sustainability with Ericsson. Over the next four years, 60 percent of Orange France’s network will be modernized with state-of-the-art 5G technologies, aiming to boost network capacity and reduce energy consumption by 30%, with respect to previous generation equipment. With a focus on enhanced uplink performance and innovative multi-band radios, Orange France not only aims to improve service quality but also to achieve significant environmental gains.
Highlights
By integrating Ericsson’s cutting-edge 5G technologies, this collaboration is set not only to elevate user experience through superior network capabilities but also to set pioneering standards for environmental responsibility in the telecom sector.
The use of advanced multi-band radios is particularly noteworthy, promising to revolutionize the efficiency and sustainability of network infrastructure.
"We’re taking a dual approach to even further improve mobile service performance for our customers and at the same time reduce our energy consumption."
Jean-François Fallacher, CEO Orange France
The challenge
- Network capacity and coverage: Boost 5G network performance and user experience across a vast and diverse geographical area covering 60 percent of France, including major urban centers.
- Sustainability goals: Reduce the environmental impact of Orange’s network operations.
- Operational excellence: Maintain high levels of operational excellence and cost-effectiveness while implementing sustainable network upgrades.
The solution
Orange France is deploying Ericsson’s advanced multi-band radios and cutting-edge network equipment to modernize its operations.
The full network modernization will cover 60 percent of the territory, including Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Metz, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Metz, Nancy, Lens, Douai and Dijon.
Solution advantages
- Enhanced uplink performance: Key for supporting emerging 5G use cases requiring robust uplink capabilities.
- Reduced environmental impact:
- Fewer radio units needed per site due to multi-band capabilities, significantly lowering the ecological footprint.
- Reduction in site energy consumption by approximately 30 percent, with respect to previous generation equipment, directly contributing to sustainability goals.
- A decrease in embodied carbon emissions of over 20 percent with respect to previous generation equipment, aiding in environmental conservation efforts.
- Cost-effectiveness and sustainability: Extended product lifecycle through the early adoption of advanced technologies leads to greater cost savings and sustainability.
"Longer product life cycles and early adoption of cutting-edge modules ensure to benefit from premium capacities early on, maximizing the lifespan of the products and aiding in substantial carbon reduction."
Christian Leon, CEO Ericsson France
The result
The outcomes anticipated from this extensive network modernization are multifaceted.
Firstly, Orange France is prepared to deliver an unmatched quality of service, elevating the user experience considerably.
Secondly, the project sets a new benchmark in the industry for environmental stewardship, substantially reducing the carbon footprint associated with network operations.
By effectively decreasing energy use and enhancing the efficiency of network components, Orange not only champions sustainability but also ensures future-ready, high-performance network service for millions of users.
In this video, Anne-Flore Roger, Technical Director of Mobile Network at Orange France, and Jérôme Monteil, VP Ericsson France, talk about the expansion of 5G SA and about the sustainable side of networks. Through innovation and network modernization, Orange is striving to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations while increasing the efficiency of its services.
