For Orange, the government’s ambitions on optical fiber are far too important. Even worse, it would be a “dream”.
Not enough, however, to dismantle the executive on the issue! France is already one of the most advanced countries, with 86% of the country’s homes connected to optical fiber, and the government wants to make further progress to reach 100% by 2025. So, faced with the hesitations of the historic French operator, the government does not hesitate to raise its voice.
We do not deviate from a presidential promise
Optical fiber has become for many of us the provider of an internet connection. And for those who do not yet have access to this powerful tool, don’t worry, the government wants to offer it to you by 2025. Unless, obviously, it is an illusion, as the director thinks of Orange France Jean-François Fallacher. “ When I took office, this famous 100% fiber surprised me. I think it’s a dream “, he indicated.
A statement that clearly did not fall on deaf ears. A week later, the office of Minister for Digital Jean-Noël Barrot made a point of calling the telecommunications operator to order. “ There
generalization of fiber is a presidential promise, it is not up to Orange to decide whether it is realistic or not. Orange has exceeded its role », reports the media Context.
The government will continue to put pressure on Orange
And the state’s reaction should not be limited to this blower. According to the same source, the government “ will have no qualms about supporting Arcep in its formal notice procedures if Orange remains in a blocking posture “. Which could promise a number of complicated legal battles in the future if both camps stick to their guns.
This is not the first time, and certainly not the last, that the issue of optical fiber has led to a split between operators and public authorities. In the spring, a law aimed at improving the quality of the fiber network had already created a stir among operators, who feared seeing the sector destabilized.
Source : Context
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