Orange has announced the operational launch of Totem, its wholly owned subsidiary positioned as a neutral and independent player in the passive mobile infrastructure market. First unveiled in February, Totem currently employs fewer than 200 staff members across France and Spain, led by CEO Nicolas Roy. In the future, it could incorporate tower assets from the Orange group in other countries, depending on market conditions.
As of 01 November, Totem will be managing over 26,000 infrastructure sites, of which 18,500 are in France and 7,900 in Spain. Around 42 percent of the French assets are defined as rooftop and so-called "other" sites. In Spain, flat roofs accounts for approximately half of overall sites.
The towerco will interact with stakeholders (including operators, local authorities and landlords) as a fully independent company, with its own legal structure and management. Totem's portfolio of services will consist of mobile infrastructure sharing offers to operators, and coverage provision to improve connectivity in high-demand environments, such as sports venues, underground stations, and offices.
