Orange Business Services joins hands with Tesla Motors to roll out the 'Connected Car' service in France. Orange Business Services, the enterprise division of Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators, will be providing wireless connectivity to Tesla's Model S vehicles in this country. Orange Business is a major provider of global IT and telecommunication services for enterprise customers around the globe.
Orange Business has already made major inroads into the connected car segment, one of the fastest growing revenue segments for today's operators within the wider Internet-of-Things(IoT) and M2M space. In 2011, Orange launched its Smart Cities and Territories program in 2011 to deliver connectivity services for a wider range of devices and 'things'. The recent tie-up with Tesla marks Orange Business' move to capitalize the demand for connectivity in today's vehicles, especially access to various navigation and infotainment services.
Under the arrangement, Tesla drivers can sign-up for Orange's connection services and access a whole range of in-vehicle services including navigation, internet radio, web browsing and remote diagnostics and over-the-air updates of M2M software, said Orange in its recent statement.
"We are excited to bring the connected Model S to our French customers. An excellent customer experience is paramount, and we know this is possible through the quality of the Orange mobile network and the company’s constant pursuit of innovation.”
- Jérôme Guillen, Tesla’s Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Service
"Tesla is a world renowned brand, and we are thrilled to be their trusted partner as they enter the French market. We look forward to innovating side-by-side with Tesla to enrich the connected car experience for all consumers.”
- Pascal Ancian, Vice President Mobile, France & International, Orange Business Services
