Everything You Need to Know About Internet Access in Italy: From Fiber to Satellite
As of June 2023, 59.6% of Italian households were passed by FTTH, roughly in line with the EU average of about 64%. Fixed broadband in mid-2023 relied on copper DSL for almost all households (99.8% coverage), with FTTC/VDSL coverage at 96.4% and VDSL2 speeds often exceeding 100 Mbps near cabinets. FTTH is the fastest-growing fixed broadband technology, with major deployments by TIM’s FiberCop and Open Fiber across the country. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is pivotal in rural areas, with EOLO covering 6,500+ municipalities and about 79% of homes in low-density areas, offering 30–100 Mbps services. 4G LTE coverage is near