Nokia wins sole supplier contract to upgrade Orange Belgium's optical transport network
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Telecom · Country: Belgium · Announced: 2026-07-02
Nokia was selected as the sole supplier for Orange Belgium's major transport infrastructure transformation, unifying fixed and mobile networks into a single converged optical transport network across Belgium. The multi-year project will modernize the operator's infrastructure to support bandwidth demand from services ranging from 1G to 400G and beyond. Deployment will leverage Nokia's high‑capacity 1830 Photonic Service Switch platform and AI‑powered WaveSuite automation to streamline network management and improve operational efficiency. By consolidating transport layers, Orange Belgium will simplify operations, enhance resiliency, and deliver a seamless connectivity experience for machine‑learning, remote‑working, video streaming, gaming, and cloud services. The contract was announced on 2 July 2026 and marks the first use of the 1830 PSS platform within an Orange affiliate.
Counterparties
- Nokia (Supplier)
- Orange Belgium (Buyer)