Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 47 | Page 56

FEATURE : MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
excellence of its mobile infrastructure and a thorough understanding of its customers ’ needs to develop connectivity services everywhere , in both rural and urban locations .” people working for TOTEM . After France and Spain , TOTEM will consider the option of incorporating other European passive mobile infrastructure assets from Orange which could create value .
A European ambition Network sharing
TOTEM aims to become a leader on the European TowerCo market .
As of November 1 , 2021 , TOTEM ’ s passive mobile infrastructure portfolio includes over 26,000 sites in France and Spain , the two largest countries where Orange is present . TOTEM France will manage 18,500 macro-sites with a mix of 58 % tower sites , 30 % flat roofs and 12 % in other locations . TOTEM Spain will manage 7,900 macro-sites , distributed equally between tower sites and flat roofs .
At launch , TOTEM has around 100 employees in France based in seven cities ( Lille , Nantes , Toulouse , Marseille , Paris , Lyon , Donges ), around 50 employees in Spain based in eight cities and approximately 20
As a neutral and independent player , TOTEM :
• Will offer mobile infrastructure sharing offers to operators ;
• Will sell coverage solutions to improve connectivity in dense and enclosed environments : stadiums , underground stations , trains , offices , etc .
Strategic assets to improve portfolio value
TOTEM is well-positioned to capitalise on the value of its passive mobile infrastructure by leveraging :
• A portfolio of assets with proven operational excellence ;
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