Equant 6-K Equant’s Shareholders Approve Acquisition by France Telecom

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month ofMay 24, 2005

Equant N.V.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Heathrowstraat 10
1043 CH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-Fþ           Form 40-Fo

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yeso           Noþ

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-                    

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Press Release dated May 24, 2005

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	Equant N.V.
	(Registrant)
May 24, 2005	By:             /s/ Meg Charles
(Date)	Name:       Meg Charles                  Title:        Deputy General Counsel