Orange Armenia
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Fate | Acquired by Ucom Limited Liability Company |
| Headquarters | Armenia |
Number of employees | 500 (2014) |
| Parent | Orange S.A. |
Orange Armenia () represented the Armenian division of the telecommunications firm Orange S.A., functioning as one of the trio of authorized mobile network operators until 2015.
History
In late 2009, Orange launched its presence in Armenia's telecom sector by obtaining a license for mobile services. By the conclusion of 2014, its subscriber base had expanded to 501,000, with a workforce numbering approximately 500 employees. The company declared revenues surpassing AMD 20 billion in 2012.
Orange revealed its intention to withdraw from the Armenian market in July 2015, attributing this decision to a lack of sufficient scale needed for investment in integrated fixed and mobile offerings. Subsequently, discussions commenced with the local internet service provider Ucom Limited Liability Company to transfer operations, aiming to establish a more robust Armenian telecommunications entity delivering a comprehensive suite of fixed and mobile solutions.
The Armenian Public Services Regulatory Commission granted approval for Ucom’s takeover of Orange Armenia by August 2015, acknowledging Orange’s constrained capacity for network investment. The transaction was completed on 21 December 2015, with Ucom assuming full ownership and becoming the legal successor responsible for Orange Armenia’s obligations.