Which cities in Italy have 5G networks in 2023?

As per SA 5G networks, by the end of 2023 a network was realized and switched on in the main cities of Italy, namely Milan, Rome, Turin, Bologna, Naples, Florence, Verona and Catania thanks to the collaboration among the top telecommunications market players (TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad).

Does Italy have 5G?

As of December 2024, 5G coverage in Italy has significantly increased, thanks to investments by telecom operators and progressive expansion of the network. However, the percentage of coverage varies by source and region, as 5G is being deployed first in urban and densely populated areas, with slower progress in rural and mountainous areas.

What is a 5G infrastructure project in Italy?

In 2022, the Italian government announced a 5G infrastructure programme funded by the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Under this proposal, INWIT Infrastructure Wireless, a joint venture between Italian mobile operators Vodafone and TIM, has won six lots of funding with a combined value of EUR 345m (USD 359m).

Where is 5G available?

Nowadays, it is available in many regions around the world, like the United States and Western Europe, where there will be over 433 million 5G subscriptions by 2027. Italy auctioned 5G frequencies to its major mobile telecom providers in 2018, totaling 6.5 billion euros.

What percentage of Italy's population is covered by 5G?

According to the latest estimates/data available, Italian operators (TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad) claimed to have achieved 90-95% population coverage with 5G services.

What is the outlook for 5G in Italy?

5G & Beyond Observatory report the outlook is positive because 5G coverage in Italy is very high, with operators covering 96-99.7% of the population. However, this coverage is heavily reliant on DSS, which accommodates less advanced applications than SA 5G does. Non-DSS 5G networks in the country only cover 7.3% of the population.