Milan, 19 March 2026 - Fastweb + Vodafone and TIM have entered into a non-binding agreement aimed at developing and operating new mobile towers (passive infrastructures) with up to 6,000 new sites in Italy.
The joint initiative by Fastweb + Vodafone and TIM is designed also to support the swift deployment of 5G networks nationwide. It will allow Fastweb + Vodafone and TIM to align operational efficiency and costs to the European average, while ensuring infrastructure quality and the technological flexibility for the development of next-generation networks. The initiative, that will also offer access to other providers of telecommunication services, will be initially implemented through a 50/50 joint venture structure with the intention to add third-party investors to the shareholding structure to further improve capital efficiency.
Construction activities foresee a phased deployment over multiple years. The anchor tenants Fastweb + Vodafone and TIM will enter into long-term service agreements with the Joint Venture for the procurement of passive infrastructure services at market prices. Fastweb + Vodafone and TIM will jointly evaluate the provision of further related services.
The initiative ensures long-term sustainability of telecom infrastructure economics in Italy and allows to redirect investment capacity towards next-generation networks. The implementation of the project remains subject to customary approvals.