Cable initially connects Genoa and Milan; services in Rome, Sardinia, and Corsica coming soon

Could also pave the way for the gov't to take over Sparkle

MoU signed that could help debt-ridden business

New 3.5MW facility goes live

The sector has been plundered like an ATM, say unions

Libya to get first new cable since 2013

Will connect Italy with several countries including France and Greece

Search & cloud giant’s second Italian region

The operator did similar last year, cutting 1,200 jobs

As the operator continues to explore the possibility of a sale

In the report, five of Europe's biggest operators address concerns around Open RAN maturity, security, and energy efficiency

Impacted thousands of users on Sunday (February 5)

The bid values TIM's assets at $22 billion

Exploring a different way to help the cash-strapped telco

Iliad and Poste Italian are also interested in TIM

Debt-ridden operator has seen its shares drop by 45 percent this year

Begins the transition towards "real 5G"

It's been on the cards for a while

A state-backed takeover could be an option

Operators across the world are gearing up to switch-off their 3G networks

A non-binding offer had been expected by the end of this month

The CDP wants to create a single broadband company with Open Fiber

Other PE funds are circling as bid falls apart

CVC wants Noovle, Telsy, and Olivetti units, as TIM considers KKR bid for whole company

Luigi Gubitosi is out, as new investors may come in

Investment firm offers to take telco private amid financial struggles

Company looking at restructure and potential sales amid reduced guidance

Telecom Italia aiming to submit joint bid with Leonardo, state lender CDP, and state-owned IT firm Sogei