Orange buys Dome to expand secure private 5G for defence
What's the deal? Orange has acquired DomeDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a secure communications platform from ObviosDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, for an undisclosed sum. The French operator also folded Dome's development experts into its own teams.
What each company does: Dome is a cloud-native software platform for private mobile networks, giving organisations a secure private 5G core that manages users, devices, security, and traffic routing. Running through software rather than fixed hardware can speed deployment and simplify upgrades.
The rationale: The deal strengthens Orange's position in defence and critical infrastructure markets — sectors that need networks that stay secure, controlled, and available during disruption. Customers can build and operate their own mobile networks, then connect them to public infrastructure when needed.
Why now? The acquisition follows Orange's wider security push. It recently created a Defence & Security division and launched Orange Drone 360, which supports drone-based services.
Nassima Auvray, head of defence and security at Orange BusinessDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, called it a "strategic milestone in strengthening and specialising our offerings and expertise, particularly in hybrid network solutions." She said it "accelerates our development in private 5G, enabling us to deliver sovereign, innovative solutions."
What could go wrong? Private 5G needs spectrum access, device support, and trained staff, plus clear cybersecurity and data policies. Integration may take time, as many defence and infrastructure operators still run older radio systems that must work alongside new networks.
The signal: Private mobile networks are moving beyond factories and campuses into defence, energy, transport, and emergency services. As governments and critical operators seek local control over sensitive communications, Dome gives Orange another tool to meet Europe's growing demand for sovereign connectivity.
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