Nokia has signed a four-year contract extension with Orange France to upgrade its 5G radio network infrastructure using Nokia’s energy-efficient AirScale portfolio. The agreement will enhance network performance, increase capacity, and improve customer experience across Orange France’s service areas in Southeastern and Western France. As part of the deal, Orange France will also trial Nokia’s 5G Cloud RAN solutions to explore the transition to virtualized network architecture.
The upgrade will incorporate Nokia’s O-RAN-compliant 5G AirScale equipment, including high-capacity baseband solutions, lightweight high-output Massive MIMO Habrok radios, and Pandion multiband remote radio heads. These components, powered by Nokia’s ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, will deliver increased network efficiency and enhanced coverage. Additionally, Nokia will provide its AI-powered MantaRay NM radio network management solution, supporting multi-generation radio and mobile core technologies.
With this agreement, Orange France continues its investment in future-proof 5G infrastructure while aligning with sustainability goals. Nokia’s Cloud RAN trials will assess the feasibility of hybrid and cloud-based deployment models, offering a flexible pathway for network evolution.
• Nokia and Orange France sign a four-year 5G network upgrade agreement.
• Nokia’s AirScale portfolio will enhance capacity and efficiency in Southeastern and Western France.
• The deal includes O-RAN-compliant Massive MIMO and AI-powered network management.
• Orange France to trial Nokia’s Cloud RAN solutions for future network evolution.
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: “We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with Orange France and contribute positively towards their network performance, sustainability goals, and commitment to net carbon neutrality. Our industry-leading, energy-efficient AirScale portfolio and AI-powered MantaRay network management solution will enhance Orange’s network performance and deliver premium connectivity experiences to Orange customers.”
