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 Iliad and WindTre, you can read the linked story below.
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WindTre 5G Network Expansion
According to WindTre's website, the new WindTre Network covers 99.7 percent of the population in 4G and 95.9 percent in the 5G network. WindTre states that it has achieved 95.9 percent population coverage in 5G FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) mode and 70 percent population coverage in 5G TDD mode with overlapping coverage.
WindTre 5G Network Technology
WindTre has deployed 5G NSA technology, and its 5G network utilizes advanced technologies, including 5G NR in DSS mode on the FDD frequencies at 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz (5G FDD DSS), as well as 5G NR on the 3600 MHz TDD band.
5G DSS technologies allow the same FDD spectrum to be dynamically used in shared mode for both 4G and 5G Connections, while the 5G TDD technology is specifically reserved for 5G service only.
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WindTre 5G FWA Service
According to the information available on the website, WindTre's 5G FWA service has also expanded to include Sardinia, which was not listed on the website when TelecomTalk reported the developments back in June 2023. Now, WindTre's 5G FWA service is available in Piedmont, Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Marche, Campania, Sardinia, and Sicily in Italy.
