Will a 5G hybrid network be available in Italy?

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 18-Oct-2023 — / EuropaWire / — Vodafone Business and Snam have signed an agreement for a private 5G hybrid network infrastructure which will be integrated into the Vodafone network and thus available throughout Italy. It is the first hybrid 5G mobile private network in the domestic energy sector.

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 Snam have a 5G network in Italy?

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and Snam, a leading natural gas infrastructure company in Europe, have entered into an agreement to establish a private 5G hybrid network infrastructure integrated into the Vodafone network, covering Snam’s 23 plants across Italy. This marks Italy’s first hybrid 5G mobile private network in the energy sector.

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.

Will Italy fund 5G infrastructure in 2022?

The government will fund up to 90% of the cost of 5G infrastructure that targets the digital divide by expanding rural networks. The EU approved Italy’s infrastructure plan in April of that year. In 2022, Inwit installed the same infrastructure in the new Milan metro line M4 for 4G and 5G connection to Vodafone and TIM users.

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.