Making information and communications technologies accessible to as many as possible is core to the Group’s commitment and in perfect alignment with the way in which France Telecom-Orange sees its business.
Combating every manifestation of the digital divide (product accessibility for dependent people, the deployment of access infrastructure, support for local economic growth by building bridges to the culture, healtcare and education sphere in which Orange's commitment is very clear.

combating the geographic digital divide
As part of its strategic Conquests 2015 plan, France Telecom-Orange has embarked on an ambitious plan of action to improve network coverage and increase bandwidth for all in order to anticipate the explosion of uses.

supporting local development
As a major economic player in most of the countries in which it operates, France Telecom-Orange has a particular responsibility with regard to local populations and economic players.

ensuring accessibility by elderly and disabled people
Developments in communication technology are opening up new horizons for everyone, but most particularly for elderly and disabled people. This is why Orange has for many years been committed to breaking down the physical and cognitive barriers that can restrict access to the benefi ts of the new technologies. The Group’s
Accessibility Department ensures that accessibility is factored in from the design phase of Orange products and services right the way through to after sales service…

meeting the challenges of health and dependency
France Telecom-Orange is developing dedicated solutions to meet challenges in the areas of health and dependency: since 2007, these offerings have been deployed by a dedicated e-Health division: Orange Healthcare.

inventing new ways of accessing education and culture
The new technologies are revolutionizing ways of accessing knowledge. With the Internet, everyone has access to almost-unlimited resources for learning, information or accessing culture.

making the world more accessible to all
The Orange Foundation is the central component of the France Telecom Group’s sponsorship policy. As such, it is an extension of the Group’s corporate social responsibility. Since its first steps in 1978, it has been proactively involved in a natural extension of the company’s mission: enabling everyone to communicate better. This commitment is manifested internationally through projects being undertaken in 30 countries.