Approximately 100,000 pre-ordered Livebox Play sets will be delivered next week as Orange launches its newest Internet box on February 7.
“The new Livebox Play is packed full of cutting-edge technologies,” said Delphine Ernotte Cunci, Executive Director at Orange France.
Livebox Play packages enables users to enjoy multiple activities, including Internet browsing, social networking and playing games.
The system boasts with fibre optic download speeds of 200MB/s; an estimated 10 times better than ADSL.
Dual Wi-Fi simplifies connection and high definition (HD) films on multiple screens across a larger space at multiple points.
Music store access, phone links and onscreen social media engagement are enhanced features.
In addition to the release, broadband packages from €33.90 (US$ 46.18) are available with benefits like game and music downloads.
Orange is an international network provider and telecommunications operator.
The company has recently enabled South African streaming through online music store Deezer, HumanIPO reported on January 21.