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Italian telecommunications market developments

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The Italian telecommunications market is undergoing structural and performance shifts. Following the merger of Fastweb and Vodafone, the combined group reported increased profitability in the first half of 2026 despite a decline in total mobile and fixed connections. This financial growth was driven by integration synergies and cost rationalization, with the group aiming for over 300 million euros in savings by year-end. During the same period, iliad experienced revenue and free cash flow growth, maintaining a stance that Italy should remain a four-operator market. In terms of network performance, a ranking by Altroconsumo based on data from July 2025 to June 2026 placed Vodafone in first position for mobile network quality, followed by Fastweb. WindTre moved into third place, overtaking Tim, a shift attributed to the high proportion of 5G network usage among its customers. Iliad placed fifth in these quality rankings. Expanding the mobile landscape, Sky Italia has transitioned into a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) with the launch of Sky Mobile, effective September 23, 2026. Utilizing Moving away from its previous model of reselling Fastweb SIMs, Sky will now directly manage its mobile offers using the Fastweb and Vodafone network infrastructure, the service seeks to integrate mobile telephony with Sky’s existing TV and Wi-Fi ecosystems. infrastructure. The rollout service features two primary 5G plans: Sky Mobile Maxi (150 GB for €7.90 per month) and Sky Mobile Ultra (250 GB for €9.90 per month). Data becomes Existing Sky customers receive enhanced benefits, such as 250 GB for the Maxi plan and unlimited data for customers who bundle the Ultra plan. Sky aims to create a unified ecosystem by bundling mobile services with Sky TV or Sky Wifi. Wifi and Sky Italia TV, with triple-play bundles starting at €35.90 per month. CEO Andrea Duilio described the launch as a strategic step toward becoming to become a “comprehensive partner for families” by combining exclusive content integrating connectivity with connectivity. exclusive entertainment.

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