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TIM, Fastweb and Vodafone in tower venture to speed 5G rollout in Italy

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  • TIM and Fastweb + Vodafone will jointly build up to 6,000 towers to accelerate Italy’s 5G rollout and improve network efficiency.
  • The partners will create an open-access tower joint venture, seek potential investors and act as anchor tenants under long-term agreements.
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TIM, Fastweb and Vodafone in tower venture to speed 5G rollout in Italy

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An update from Telecom Italia SPA ( (IT:TITR) ) is now available.

TIM and the Fastweb + Vodafone partnership have entered a non-binding strategic agreement to jointly build and manage up to 6,000 new mobile towers in Italy, aiming to accelerate the roll-out of 5G nationwide. The passive infrastructure project is designed to boost operational efficiency, align network costs with European benchmarks and preserve high-quality, flexible next-generation networks.

The plan will be implemented through a joint venture equally owned by TIM and Fastweb + Vodafone, with a future option to open the vehicle to third-party investors to optimize its financial structure. The towers will operate on an open-access model for other operators, with TIM and Fastweb + Vodafone as long-term anchor tenants, supporting sector sustainability and freeing capital for further network development, subject to regulatory approvals.

The most recent analyst rating on (IT:TITR) stock is a Hold with a EUR0.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Telecom Italia SPA stock, see the IT:TITR Stock Forecast page.

More about Telecom Italia SPA

Telecom Italia (TIM) is a major Italian telecommunications operator providing mobile and fixed-line services, broadband connectivity and next-generation network solutions across the country. The company focuses on expanding high-speed infrastructure, including 5G, to enhance coverage and service quality in the Italian market.

Average Trading Volume: 52,546,253

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: €13.91B

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