March 15th, 2024 5:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Swisscom to Acquire Vodafone Italia for EUR 8 Billion

Switzerland's Swisscom to Acquire Vodafone Italia, a subsidiary of Vodafone Group. Swisscom announced today that it has entered into binding agreements with Vodafone Group to acquire 100 percent of Vodafone Italia for EUR 8 billion on a debt- and cash-free basis, with the aim of merging it with Fastweb, Swisscom's subsidiary in Italy. Also Read: Swisscom Plans to Invest CHF 100 Million and Partner With Nvidia for AI Synergies for... Read More

February 6th, 2024 11:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Italian operator Wind Tre to Acquire OpNet 5G Assets and Operations

Italian network operator Wind Tre has acquired the assets of wholesale fixed wireless access (FWA) provider OpNet, formerly known as Linkem. In a statement announcing the deal, Opnet said Wind Tre has acquired 100 percent of the company, excluding Tessellis, of which Opnet is a 59.26 percent shareholder. Also Read: WindTre TDD 5G Network Reaches 70 Percent Population Coverage in Italy Acquisition Details Opnet stated that the transaction is subject... Read More

December 14th, 2023 5:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Boldyn Networks to Build Rome 5G and WiFi Infrastructure

Neutral host provider Boldyn Networks announced this week that it has signed an agreement with Roma Capitale, the city's council, to build, manage, operate, and maintain a 5G and Wi-Fi infrastructure across Rome. The vision behind the #Roma5G project is to make Rome, the Italian Capital, a connected, digital, and sustainable smart city. Also Read: Cellnex to Sell Private Networks Unit to Boldyn Networks Technological Transformation This development positions Rome,... Read More

October 5th, 2023 9:18 AM 0 COMMENTS

WindTre Enables Wi-Fi Calling With Any Wi-Fi Network in Italy

Italian operator WindTre announced that its customers can now use Wi-Fi Calling with any Wi-Fi network in Italy, including those owned by other operators. WindTre said this allows customers to make and receive calls even in areas with poor or no mobile signal, enabling a stable and smooth experience without call interruptions. Also Read: WindTre TDD 5G Network Reaches 70 Percent Population Coverage in Italy What is Wi-Fi Calling? Wi-Fi... Read More

September 19th, 2023 10:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

WindTre TDD 5G Network Reaches 70 Percent Population Coverage in Italy

Italian operator WindTre has expanded its 5G TDD (Time Division Duplex) network coverage to reach over 70 percent of the country's population. In March, as reported by TelecomTalk, WindTre's 5G TDD coverage was just over 67 percent of the population. This network expansion occurred following the announcement of the 'Zefiro Net' Joint Venture (JV) between Iliad Italia and WindTre in January. For more information about the Zefiro Net JV between... Read More

September 8th, 2023 10:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

Digital Realty to Expand in Rome With New Data Center

Digital Realty, the provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation, and interconnection solutions, announced its plans on Thursday to expand its presence in Italy with the development of a new data centre in Rome. This expansion follows the acquisition and pre-development planning of land in Rome. Also Read: TPG Acquires 80 Percent Stake in Digital Realty’s Northern Virginia Data Centers Mediterranean Dominance With existing hubs in Athens, Marseille, and... Read More

September 8th, 2023 8:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

Sparkle Activates BlueMed Submarine Cable Linking Palermo With Genoa to Milan

Sparkle, Italy's first international service provider and a global operator, announced on Thursday the activation of commercial service in the first section of the BlueMed submarine cable system. This cable connects Palermo with Genoa and further extends to Milan, providing a range of benefits for operators, internet service providers (ISPs), enterprises, and institutions. Also Read: Sparkle Starts Laying the BlueMed Subsea Cable in Genoa Increased Capacity BlueMed cable users will... Read More

September 7th, 2023 1:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Fibermind to Acquire FTTH and FWA Business Division of Italtel

Italian telecommunications equipment and ICT company, Italtel, has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its UBB (Ultrabroadband) business unit to Fibermind, a Milan-based company within the Maticmind group specialising in consulting and assisting in the construction of infrastructural networks for fibre optic connections, for an undisclosed sum. Also Read: Open Fiber Begins Construction of FTTH Network in Canosa di Puglia, Italy Italtel's Growth Strategy Italtel announced this... Read More

August 29th, 2023 9:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Open Fiber Begins Construction of FTTH Network in Canosa di Puglia, Italy

Open Fiber has announced the construction of a Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Network Build to bring high-speed fibre optic connectivity to Canosa di Puglia, Italy, through the "Italian Plan for 1 Giga". The infrastructure initiative funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) funds is spearheaded by Open Fiber. Also Read: Open Fiber Completes High-Speed Network Deployment in Catanzaro Locality FTTH Deployment According to Open Fiber, this deployment... Read More

August 24th, 2023 1:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Open Fiber Completes High-Speed Network Deployment in Catanzaro Locality

Italian wholesale FTTH operator Open Fiber has announced completing the deployment of ultra-broadband telecommunications network in Pentone. Open Fiber states that the project focuses on addressing the digital needs of both urban centers and more remote areas within the Catanzaro province (Calabria). Also Read: Open Fiber FTTH, FWA Broadband Network Construction Underway in Atrani FTTH Technology With Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) technology, Open Fiber has successfully extended high-speed internet access to 110... Read More

August 22nd, 2023 10:05 AM 0 COMMENTS

Open Fiber FTTH, FWA Broadband Network Construction Underway in Atrani

Open Fiber has initiated the construction of a fiber broadband telecommunications network in Atrani, Italy. According to Open Fiber, this budget-friendly infrastructure development is supported by regional and state funds from the Ultra Broadband Plan (BUL), overseen by Infratel Italia in coordination with the Campania Region. Also Read: Open Fiber Continues Expansion of Ultra-Fast FTTH Connectivity Across Italy Open Fiber Expansion According to the official statement, partnership between Atrani's municipal... Read More

July 30th, 2023 6:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Open Fiber Extends FTTH Network to Cerveteri, Sacrofano, Serradifalco, Santa Maria Maggiore

Open Fiber is expanding its ultra-fast internet services across various Italian municipalities. The company's "1 Giga Italy Plan," backed by PNRR funds, is aimed at upgrading connectivity to Fiber To The Home (FTTH) technology in several regions, enabling lightning-fast internet speeds for citizens and businesses, according to the official release. Also Read: Open Fiber Continues Expansion of Ultra-Fast FTTH Connectivity Across Italy Cerveteri's 1 Giga Italy Plan Open Fiber is... Read More

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