Does Romania have a potential for telecom infrastructure development?

The recent announcement by Orange and Vodafone to co-operate on an open RAN sharing deployment in Romania which will include commercial sites in a rural area close to the capital Bucharest, is an indication of the country being seen by some as having lots of potential for telecom infrastructure development.

Does Romania use Chinese technology in 5G networks?

In September 2019, the former US Ambassador to the European Union praised Romania for not using Chinese technology in its 5G networks. In January 2020, the US Embassy in Romania issued a statement emphasising that companies connected to an authoritarian government like China could not be trusted.

Is Vodafone Romania a GSM network?

It launched in April 1997 as the first GSM network in Romania and was the market leader until 2004 when Orange edged ahead. In July 2019 it acquired Liberty Global’s local unit UPC Romania, thus enabling Vodafone Romania to compete more effectively in offering bundled services.

Does Orange Romania have a fibre network?

Orange Romania manages both active and passive infrastructure in the country and continues building its own fibre network in line with its parent company’s Lead the Future strategy announced in February 2023. Vodafone Romania is the second MNO in terms of market market share and subscribers.

Why did Orange Romania buy Telekom Romania?

In end 2021, Orange Romania acquired the fixed-line assets of Telekom Romania from Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiary OTE. This was prompted by competition in the fixed-line segment, particularly from Digi, which would have compelled Telekom Romania to invest more heavily in fixed-line infrastructure.

Do Vodafone Romania and Orange Romania cover white spots?

Both Vodafone Romania and Orange Romania have obligations to cover white spots which includes covering extra localities, railways, airports, highways in the next 7-8 years which would be translated in both extra load and new builds.