Telecom operator

Orange

Founded 1988Mobile + LandlineMarket share ~29%01XX02XX03XX04XX05XX

Orange, formerly France Télécom, is France's incumbent operator. It runs the country's largest fixed-line (01–05) and mobile network.

About Orange

Orange emerged from the transformation of France Télécom, the historic state operator founded in 1988. After its gradual privatisation in the 1990s and 2000s, the Orange brand was adopted in 2013 as the group's single name. Orange owns the entire copper network in France, making it the essential operator for geographic landlines carrying the 01–05 prefixes. In the mobile market, Orange is France's leading operator by active subscribers, with a large share of 06 numbers. The group is also present in 26 countries in Africa and the Middle East, making Orange one of Europe's most international operators.

Suspicious calls from a Orange number: what to do?

Orange landline numbers (01–05) can be spoofed: a malicious caller can display any fixed-line number on your phone. If an unknown 01 or 02 number asks you to call back, check it on TelCheck first. Orange will never contact you to ask for your secret codes or banking credentials.

Orange details

Founded
1988
Type
Mobile + Landline
Market share
~29%
Prefixes
0102030405
MVNO
Sosh, Réglo Mobile, Prixtel (partial), Lebara

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