Orange Discontinues Service on Zurich's Fiber-Optic Network
Orange is discontinuing its services on the City of Zurich's fiber-optic network. With this move, the pioneer is leaving the information superhighway of the future, just as Swisscom has recently joined it.
Orange was the first provider of TV, internet, and phone services on the EWZ fiber-optic network, but had attracted very few customers. Orange stated on Friday, in response to an inquiry from the SDA news agency, that 60 customers would be affected by the shutdown. To ensure these customers aren’t left high and dry, Orange has recommended that they switch to the TV, phone, and internet services offered by cable network operator GGA Maur, which also provides its services on the EWZ fiber-optic network.
The reason for the withdrawal from the fiber-optic network of the City of Zurich’s electricity utility, EWZ, was said to be Orange’s strategic realignment. In June, following the collapse of its merger with Sunrise, the France Telecom subsidiary announced that it would focus in the future on mobile offerings and services for cell phones, tablets, and computers.
The reason for the withdrawal from the fiber-optic network of the City of Zurich’s electricity utility, EWZ, was said to be Orange’s strategic realignment. In June, following the collapse of its merger with Sunrise, the France Telecom subsidiary announced that it would focus in the future on mobile offerings and services for cell phones, tablets, and computers.
