FiberCop
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersMilan, Italy
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
FiberCop firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FiberCop
- Legal name
- FiberCop S.p.A.
- Website
- https://fibercop.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FiberCop industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wholesale Telecom Infrastructure (Fiber Access)
- NAICS
- Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)
- SIC
- Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Communications Services, Nec (4899)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators (HDAIACAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators (HDAIACAG), Fiber-to-the-Premises/Building (FTTP/FTTB) Operators (HDAIACAC), Fiber Optic Cabling (Singlemode/Multimode) (HDAFALAB)
Keywords
Where FiberCop is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Milan
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
FiberCop business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Wholesale Network Access Services: FiberCop operates as a wholesale-only operator, providing network access services to telecom operators and ISPs. Revenue is generated through regulated wholesale tariffs for access to the fiber and copper network infrastructure, including VULA FTTH, Bitstream NGA FTTH, and other access services.
- Infrastructure and Transport Services: Services for network interconnection and advanced infrastructure solutions supporting operator network development and management, including passive infrastructure access, backhaul connectivity, and co-location services.
- PNRR Government Projects: Public funding through Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) for broadband deployment in underserved areas. FiberCop, in partnership with TIM as RTI (Temporary Association of Companies), won contracts for Piano Italia 1 Giga (7 lots, ~3 million civics, ~2.6 billion EUR investment commitment) and Piano Italia 5G Backhaul (6 lots).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Access on Semi-GPON - Monthly rate: 10.40 EUR/month |
| Subscription | Monthly | Access on Full-GPON - Monthly rate: 11.xx EUR/month |
| Subscription | Monthly | Wholesale fiber and copper network access services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
FiberCop product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FiberCop is Italy's wholesale-only fiber optic infrastructure operator, providing passive and active access services, infrastructure and transport services, and premium services to licensed telecom operators and ISPs. It monetizes its national FTTH/FTTC network exclusively at the wholesale layer and executes Italy's PNRR-funded broadband rollout programs, including Piano Italia 1 Giga and Piano Italia 5G Backhaul, while expanding edge and hybrid terrestrial-satellite capabilities.
Product overview
FiberCop is Italy's wholesale-only fiber optic infrastructure operator, providing a comprehensive portfolio of network services to telecom operators. The core offering consists of three main service categories: Access Services (providing ultrabroadband connectivity), Infrastructure and Transport Services (network interconnection solutions), and Premium Services (monitoring and maintenance). The company operates the national fiber network infrastructure spanning approximately 28 million kilometers of optical fiber and 10,500 exchanges. Beyond core connectivity services, FiberCop manages two major PNRR-funded programs: Piano Italia 1 Giga (FTTH deployment to underserved areas) and Piano Italia 5G Backhaul (fiber connectivity for 5G base stations). The company also offers specialized services including VULA FTTH, Bitstream NGA, FTTO for businesses, co-location at PoPs, and various operator support services. Newer initiatives include a National Edge Cloud System developed with Microsoft Azure Local and hybrid terrestrial-satellite network solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Access Services (Servizi di Accesso) Wholesale passive and active fiber access services (including FTTH/FTTC-based regulated and commercial offerings) sold to licensed Italian telecom operators and ISPs to enable retail broadband delivery.
- Infrastructure and Transport Services Wholesale infrastructure and transport services providing backhaul, long-distance fiber transport, and supporting connectivity sold to Italian telecom operators and service providers.
- Premium Services (Servizi Premium) SLA-backed premium wholesale services offering enhanced operational support, monitoring, assurance, and value-added capabilities to telecom operator customers.
- Piano Italia 1 Giga (PNRR program) PNRR-funded rollout of 1 Gbps fiber connectivity across Italy, executed via public-tender and program-based deployment contracts for FiberCop.
- Piano Italia 5G Backhaul (PNRR program) PNRR-funded deployment of 5G backhaul transport infrastructure across Italy, executed by FiberCop for mobile operators and public counterparties.
- National Edge Cloud System National-scale edge cloud infrastructure layered on FiberCop's fiber network to deliver distributed compute and low-latency capabilities to operator customers.
- Hybrid Terrestrial-Satellite Network Integrated terrestrial fiber and satellite connectivity solution extending FiberCop's reach to underserved areas and supporting resilient wholesale services.
Quantifiable outcome
- ~28 million km of optical fiber deployed nationwide
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use FiberCop
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
FiberCop technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature4 records
FiberCop partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.
- Dell TechnologiessupportingDell Technologies is part of the validated hardware platform ecosystem for Microsoft Azure Local deployments, which FiberCop uses for sovereign cloud and edge computing services. FiberCop is already running production deployments of Azure Local.
- AdtrancoreTechnology partnership for nationwide metro network rollout. Adtran provides FSP 3000 open optical transport platform, Mosaic Network Controller software, and coherent 100ZR pluggable optics for 100Gbit/s and 400Gbit/s DWDM connectivity. The deployment reflects over 20 years of collaboration between the two companies and supports FiberCop's strategy to scale its national open-access fiber network.
- Microsoft ItalycoreStrategic partnership to develop a national edge cloud system integrating FiberCop's network infrastructure (27 million km of optical fiber, 10,500 exchanges) with Microsoft Azure Local. The collaboration delivers digital services, cloud computing, and secure AI to businesses and public administrations through a distributed architecture supporting real-time data analysis and IoT applications. Partnership aims to accelerate Italy's digital transition and reduce the digital divide.
- FMC GlobalSat/MTNcoreStrategic partnership to develop hybrid terrestrial-satellite network architectures in Italy. The collaboration represents one of the first architectures worldwide integrating LEO satellite services with terrestrial fiber infrastructure, combining fiber access with satellite backhauling to deliver high-speed broadband to remote areas where laying traditional fiber is physically challenging.
- 6WINDsupporting6WIND is part of the Edge Cloud solutions ecosystem with Microsoft, Dell Technologies, and FiberCop for advanced Telco services.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
FiberCop competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Open Fiber: Italy's other wholesale-only fiber operator, jointly controlled by CDP and Macquarie. Directly competes with FiberCop in FTTH wholesale, especially in PNRR-funded 'white area' deployments, and is the subject of FiberCop's EU state-aid complaint.
- CityFibre: UK wholesale-only FTTH operator (backed by Goldman Sachs, later Mubadala/Equitix). Comparable open-access wholesale model selling dark fiber and FTTH access to ISPs such as Vodafone and Three on a national rollout.
- Deutsche Glasfaser: Germany's largest alternative fiber-to-the-home wholesale/retail operator (KKR-controlled since 2020). Similar wholesale FTTH build-out model targeting rural and semi-rural German markets with infrastructure-based competition to Deutsche Telekom.
Broad incumbents
- Openreach (BT Group): UK's regulated wholesale fiber infrastructure arm serving BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Vodafone and others. Closest large-scale analogue to FiberCop's wholesale-only, Agcom-style regulated access model across a national footprint.
- Liberty Global: Multi-country broadband/cable operator (Virgin Media O2 UK, Telenet, Sunrise, VodafoneZiggo). Comparable in providing wholesale-grade fiber/cable infrastructure across Europe, though broader in scope and retail-heavy relative to FiberCop.
- Altice International (Altice Portugal/SFR): European telecom/cable operator with significant FTTH and DOCSIS networks across Portugal, France and Israel. Comparable as a leveraged, infrastructure-heavy European telecom with overlapping wholesale and retail fiber operations.
Regional players
- Fastweb: Italian fixed and mobile operator (Swisscom-controlled) that is both a FiberCop wholesale customer and a competitor in retail ultrabroadband. Illustrates the buyer side of FiberCop's open-access platform in Italy.
- Iliad Italia: Italian mobile and fixed broadband operator (part of Iliad Group) that purchases wholesale access from FiberCop to serve end customers. Comparable as a FiberCop wholesale buyer competing in retail broadband.
Emerging players
- Tele2: Swedish-listed telecom with growing fiber and mobile operations across the Nordics and Baltics, including wholesale-style fiber partnerships. Relevant as a publicly listed European operator scaling fiber with an infrastructure-light, asset-partnered model.
- Open Dutch Fiber: Dutch wholesale-only FTTH operator (KKR-backed) deploying open-access fiber in the Netherlands. Direct analogue to FiberCop's wholesale-only model and a fellow KKR portfolio company, making it a highly comparable peer in both business model and sponsorship.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
FiberCop leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
FiberCop funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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FiberCop M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about FiberCop
What does FiberCop do?
FiberCop is Italy's wholesale-only fiber optic infrastructure operator, providing passive and active access services, infrastructure and transport services, and premium services to licensed telecom operators and ISPs. It monetizes its national FTTH/FTTC network exclusively at the wholesale layer and executes Italy's PNRR-funded broadband rollout programs, including Piano Italia 1 Giga and Piano Italia 5G Backhaul, while expanding edge and hybrid terrestrial-satellite capabilities.
Is FiberCop a public or private company?
FiberCop is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was FiberCop founded?
FiberCop was founded in 2021. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is FiberCop based?
FiberCop is headquartered in Milan, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does FiberCop make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Wholesale Network Access Services are the primary driver. The others are infrastructure and Transport Services and PNRR Government Projects.
Who are FiberCop's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Open Fiber, CityFibre and Deutsche Glasfaser. Broad incumbents are Openreach (BT Group), Liberty Global and Altice International (Altice Portugal/SFR). Regional players are Fastweb and Iliad Italia. Emerging players are Tele2 and Open Dutch Fiber.
Does FiberCop have an API?
No public API is recorded for FiberCop.
What industry is FiberCop in?
FiberCop's product category is Wholesale Telecom Infrastructure (Fiber Access). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIACAB, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators, with a secondary code of HDAIACAG, Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators. Its NAICS code is 517111 and its SIC code is 4813.