Orange enters into a Distribution Agreement with Brightpoint

25 March 2009 10:00

Agreement sees Orange enable UK network alliance for global wireless distributor

London, March 25, 2009: Orange UK has entered into an agreement with Brightpoint GB Limited (“Brightpoint”), a subsidiary of Brightpoint, Inc., a global leader in the distribution of wireless devices and customised logistic services. This collaboration in the UK is a direct distribution agreement that will see Brightpoint’s IT and PBX resellers target business customers with a range of solutions including Orange connectivity, Orange devices and SIM only deals. This agreement will allow Orange to leverage Brightpoint’s device agreements with Nokia and RIM as well as its exclusive agreement with HTC in the UK.

“Through this strategic alliance, Brightpoint will be able to gain access to all our products and services enabling its resellers to offer a complete mobility solution to its customers. Our excellent network coverage and product portfolio combined with Brightpoint’s expertise of working with IT resellers will give us the competitive edge to offer businesses the best possible service,” commented, Mark O’Meara, National Sales Manager for Independent Retail and Distribution, Orange UK.

Resellers will receive additional support through a number of Orange led initiatives including pre-sales training and the ability to access Orange technical support. Both companies will work together to bring hosted email for both Exchange and non-Exchange users with Orange providing additional email training courses to support resellers in this process

For more information contact: Orange UK Press Office, t: 0870 373 1500, e: orangepr@golinharris.com

About Orange

Orange is a key brand of the France Telecom Group, providing mobile, broadband, fixed, business and entertainment services across Europe. It is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with more than 182 million customers on five continents.

In June, 2006, Orange became the single brand for mobile, broadband and multi-play offers. In addition, Orange Business Services became the new banner for business communications solutions. Orange Business Services is present in 166 countries with network reach in 220.

In the UK, Orange provides high quality GSM coverage to 99% of the UK population. At the end of December 2008, Orange had about 17 million customers in the UK – 15.9 million active mobile customers and over one million fixed broadband customers.

Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services Limited.

Further information about Orange can be found on the Orange website at http://www.orange.co.uk or the France Telecom group international website at http://www.orange.com and http://www.francetelecom.com

For further information, call the Orange press office on 0870 373 1500 or email: Orangepr@golinharris.com