Open Fiber Completes Ultra-Fast Internet Network in Sutera, Sicily

The network, utilizing FTTH and FWA technologies, covers 1,912 properties and brings numerous benefits to residents and businesses.

Highlights

  • Open Fiber completes the deployment of an ultra-fast internet network in Sutera, Sicily.
  • The project is part of the Broadband Ultra Wideband Plan (Piano BUL) managed by Infratel Italia.
  • Open Fiber operates as a wholesale-only provider, offering equal access to service providers.

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Open Fiber Completes Ultra-Fast Internet Network in Sutera, Sicily

Open Fiber, Italy's fibre optic operator, has successfully completed the deployment of an ultra-fast internet network in the town of Sutera, located in the province of Caltanissetta, Sicily, according to the official release. The implementation of the fibre infrastructure marks a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the region.




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Broadband Ultra Wideband Plan (Piano BUL)

The project carried out under the Broadband Ultra Wideband Plan (Piano BUL) managed by Infratel Italia, aims to provide high-speed connectivity to underserved areas. Open Fiber said it has utilized a combination of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technologies to ensure comprehensive coverage throughout the municipality.

Coverage and Technologies Used

The ultra-fast network in Sutera now reaches a total of 1,912 properties, including public facilities such as the "Sen. Giuseppe Mormino" nursery, the school canteen, the Carabinieri barracks, the Employment Center, the Town Hall, the Municipal Police headquarters, the Forest Rangers detachment, the municipal swimming pool, and the local health centre.

Also Read: Polish Open Fiber Expands Network to Over 7,000 Households, Secures Funding

Funding and Sustainable Infrastructure

According to Open Fiber, the investment in this digital infrastructure has been made possible through funding from regional and national sources, coordinated by the Sicilian Regional Government and managed by Infratel Italia. Notably, Open Fiber employed innovative and sustainable excavation techniques, minimizing disruption and using existing infrastructure whenever possible.

Also Read: Open Fiber Tests 50G-PON Technology

Open Fiber's Wholesale Model

Open Fiber said the new ultra-fast broadband network in Sutera brings numerous advantages to residents, businesses, and professionals in the area. With Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Open Fiber's state-of-the-art cabling project, users can enjoy efficient and high-performance internet connections, facilitating activities such as remote working, HD content streaming, online transactions, and access to public administration services.

Open Fiber, operating as a wholesale-only provider, offers its fibre optic infrastructure to various service providers on equal terms.

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