Florence got 5G coverage via Telecom Italia ⋆

Florence got 5G coverage via Telecom Italia

Telecom Italia (TIM) has announced the launch of commercial Florence 5G services, the fourth city to receive the technology following this summer’s activation in parts of Naples, Turin and Rome. florence 5g

Residents and companies in the Florentine neighbourhoods of Rifredi and Novoli can now access TIM’s 5G network, with the rollout set to continue to reach Soffiano, Cintoia, Cavallaccio, Statuto, Coverciano, Le Cure and Badia a Ripoli by the end of the year and other parts of Florence’s metropolitan area of Florence by 2020.

Within the year, Telecom Italia 5G will arrive at another five major cities – Milan, Bologna, Verona, Matera and Bari – 30 tourist destinations, 50 industrial districts and 30 specific projects for big businesses, with speeds of up to 2 gigabits a second.

By 2021 there’ll be coverage for 120 major cities, 200 tourist destinations, 245 industrial districts and 200 specific projects for big businesses, with speeds increasing progressively up to 10 Gbps and overall coverage of about 22% of the population. Many municipalities will be able to make use of 5G, including superfast connections through FWA (Fixed Wireless Access).

TIM 5G is more than an evolution in tech standards: it’s a genuine revolution that will pave the way for a new generation of services required for the digital development of Italy. These will enhance everyday quality of life for customers, the public and companies in various sectors.