Orange iPad plans making the most of the number-one 3G+ network in France

Paris, Orange today announced that it is extending its partnership with Apple to offer new iPad plans for customers in France, Spain, Switzerland and in the United Kingdom. The partnership between Orange and Apple, which has seen iPhone launch with Orange in 30 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa, will further extend later in 2010 with the launch of iPad in additional Orange markets.

In France, Orange launches two mobile internet for iPad plans, from €10, without a term contract. With the broadest and best Wi-Fi and 3G/3G+ broadband mobile coverage in France, Orange offers an optimum mobile iPad experience. Furthermore, Orange and Apple will make discover the iPad at the Orange store on the Champs-Elysées in Paris.

Orange plans for iPad: from €10 per month with no commitment
Right from initial release, Orange will be offering two monthly price-capped plans adapted to iPad 3G usage. These no-commitment schemes start at €10 per month, to give the broadest possible opening to all iPad 3G usages at an attractive price. Customers with an Orange mobile plan get a 15% discount on their Orange for iPad subscription.


Customers reaching the plan ceiling will be able to buy a 300 Mb recharge for €10 (Valid 31 days and available by calling 0800 100 740). To ensure customers get the best out of their iPads, Orange will shortly be extending its recharge range.
Orange plans for iPad will be accessible to all, and available from France Telecom Orange outlets, from the orange.fr website, and via partner networks, right from iPad release.

Orange, the leading mobile network in continental France
According to ARCEP (December 2009 report) Orange offers the best mobile broadband coverage in continental France:
3G/3G+ coverage reaching over 89% of the population
Edge coverage reaching over 99% of the population
With more than 30,000 Wi-Fi hotspots in France, Orange has the broadest coverage of public areas in continental France.
With the broadest and best Wi-Fi and broadband mobile* coverage in continental France, Orange ensures its customers can make the most of their iPad’s mobile capabilities.

Orange Champs-Elysées shop flying the iPad colours
From its launch, Orange and Apple will make discover the iPad at the Orange prestige store on the Champs Elysées in Paris. Exceptionally, customers will be able to order their iPad directly from the Orange store, and benefit from delivery by Apple. Orange advisors will be on hand to take customers’ subscriptions to their preferred Orange for iPad plan.