Orange Wholesale recognized as “Outstanding Global Market Leader” in wholesale innovation by Omdia

Orange Wholesale has once again demonstrated its industry leadership and innovative prowess by being recognized as "Outstanding Global Market Leader" in wholesale innovation in the latest edition of Omdia’s prestigious Wholesale Innovation Analyzer. This recognition underscores Orange Wholesale’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of connectivity and delivering cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of telecommunications.

A testament to Orange Wholesale’s leadership and innovation in global connectivity

The Omdia Wholesale Innovation Analyzer is a highly regarded annual report that evaluates disruptive advances and major technological breakthroughs across the global wholesale telecommunications sector. It highlights companies that are driving transformation through innovation, strategic vision and technological excellence.

In this year’s edition, Orange Wholesale was distinguished as one of only two outstanding global leaders, alongside Deutsche Telekom’s T Wholesale. This recognition is a testament to Orange Wholesale’s relentless pursuit of innovation, strategic agility and its ability to deliver next-generation solutions that meet the evolving demands of the digital age.

15 years of innovation in wholesale

Orange Wholesale is recognized as a global leader in wholesale innovation, demonstrating 15 years of pioneering solutions like 5G CnaaS and driving the future of connectivity.

• Over the past 15 years, the second largest contributor of innovations: Orange Wholesale has contributed the second-largest number of innovations in the global wholesale connectivity sector over the past 15 years. In 2025 alone, Orange was the top contributor, showcasing its leadership in pioneering new technologies and services.
• In 2025, the world's leading innovator in the sector (joint first place). 
• In 2025, showcasing Industry-leading 5G Core Network as-a-Service (CnaaS): Orange Wholesale’s groundbreaking 5G CnaaS solution exemplifies how the company is democratizing the business of communications. This innovative offering enables Tier 2 and Tier 3 operators to deploy powerful 5G Standalone (SA) networks in just a few clicks, and at a fraction of traditional costs, supporting features like network slicing, IoT quality of service and higher throughput. Hosted on Orange’s secure and redundant backbone, ensuring security, reliability and resilience, it gives access to Orange’s global PoPs and roaming agreements.
• Driving next-generation growth: The report highlights Orange Wholesale’s strategic focus on next-generation growth catalysts such as AI, sovereignty and quality of experience, positioning it as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.

Orange Wholesale’s strategic vision and cutting-edge connectivity solutions earn top recognition as a Global Market Leader in wholesale innovation

Camille Mendler, Research Director at Omdia, emphasized the significance of this recognition: "Wholesale is a vibrant market spanning national and international dimensions. Orange Wholesale’s consistent innovation and strategic agility have cemented its position as a true industry leader, capable of seizing next-generation opportunities and shaping the future of connectivity."

Orange Wholesale remains committed to delivering innovative trustworthy solutions that empower its partners and customers in an increasingly connected world.

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