Orange Group has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 300 million customers globally, driven primarily by exceptional performance across Africa and the Middle East. In its latest financial results, the region delivered double-digit revenue growth for the 10th consecutive quarter, underscoring its strategic importance in powering Orange’s global expansion. The group added 8.2 million new customers in Q3 2025 alone, a clear indication of the strong demand for mobile data, digital payments, and broadband services across the continent. This achievement comes just a week after MTN reached a similar milestone, further cementing Africa’s position as the epicenter of telecom growth.
Orange Group CEO Christel Heydemann affirmed the impact of Africa and the Middle East as the company’s fastest-growing business unit, contributing significantly to revenue growth and profitability. Revenues for the region rose by 12.2% year-on-year to $2.29 billion, driven by increased adoption of mobile data, which surged by 18.1%, alongside Orange Money, which grew by 17.4%. Fixed broadband services also demonstrated strong upward momentum with an 18.2% increase, reflecting the region’s accelerating digital transformation.
Orange Money, the group’s flagship mobile financial service, continues to play a pivotal role in driving financial inclusion and revenue expansion. The platform now boasts 44.2 million active users, a 19.2% increase from the previous year, while the total mobile customer base across Africa and the Middle East reached 172.9 million. These figures highlight the continent’s appetite for accessible digital services and the Group’s commitment to meeting evolving customer needs through innovation and infrastructure investment.
Orange’s leadership also emphasized that the strong showing in Africa contributed to its decision to raise its annual EBITDAaL growth guidance to at least 3.5%. Eleven out of sixteen African operations recorded double-digit growth, reflecting market resilience and the success of Orange’s “Lead the Future” strategy. The group’s disciplined execution and continued focus on mobile connectivity and mobile financial services have positioned it as a dominant force on the continent.
This achievement reinforces the central role of Africa and the Middle East in Orange’s long-term vision. With mobile connectivity and digital payment services leading the charge from Dakar to Dar es Salaam, the region is not just contributing to Orange’s growth—it is defining the future of global telecommunications. Orange’s sustained performance signals a strong vote of confidence in Africa’s economic dynamism and the transformative power of digital innovation.
