# Italy digital infrastructure development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-digital-infrastructure-development
> Updated: 2026-09-21T11:02:17.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Italy is expanding its digital infrastructure through various technological advancements and regional initiatives. Southern Italy is positioning itself as a strategic hub for digital innovation, leveraging its industrial areas, fiber optic backbones, and international submarine cable landing points to attract investments in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data centers.

Efforts to bridge the digital divide include the deployment of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology to support telemedicine and remote learning. In Lombardy, a 6.5 million euro pilot project is utilizing a combination of satellite, fiber, and wireless connectivity to provide high-speed internet to difficult-to-access areas. Additionally, network upgrades in regions like Busseto are aiming to provide speeds up to 10 Gbps to support advanced digital services and smart working.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Italy advances digital connectivity via satellite and fiber

Italy is advancing digital connectivity through satellite-hybrid testing in Lombardy and FiberCop's 10 Gbps fiber optic expansion in Busseto.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-advances-digital-connectivity-via-satellite-and-fiber

### 2026-08-25: Southern Italy emerges as strategic hub for digital innovation

Southern Italy is becoming a strategic hub for digital innovation and data centers, while Open Fiber promotes fiber optic infrastructure to reduce the digital divide and foster social inclusion.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-italy-emerges-as-strategic-hub-for-digital-innovation

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