Connesi

What Connesi does

Connesi S.p.A. is a private Italian telecommunications operator headquartered in Foligno, Umbria, founded in 2003. The company provides integrated ICT services including fiber optic connectivity (FTTH, FTTC, dedicated P2P), wireless broadband (FWA on licensed frequencies), VoIP and virtual PBX telephony, cloud infrastructure (housing, colocation, KVM-based cloud servers, AI/ML compute, disaster recovery), and network security (firewalls from Fortinet, WatchGuard, Check Point). Its proprietary network spans over 2,500 km of fiber, connects to 6 Internet Exchange Points, and links 10 data centers across Italy. Connesi targets SMEs (primary segment), large enterprises, public administration, and luxury hospitality customers in underserved areas of Central Italy across 50+ municipalities in Umbria, Marche, Tuscany, Lazio, and Abruzzo.

The company generates revenue through recurring monthly subscriptions on connectivity, telephony, cloud, and support contracts, supplemented by professional services for custom design and implementation. Tiered support packages (Bronze included, Silver and Gold as paid upgrades) and a 5-phase consultative sales approach (analysis, design, implementation, monitoring, support) underpin a sales-led, enterprise-focused GTM motion with a 24/7 customer care operation. Since 2021, Connesi has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of DHH – Dominion Hosting Holding, a European infrastructure group listed on Euronext Growth Milan, which provides broader group-level resources for cloud, colocation, and digital services. Connesi holds OLO status with AGCOM (ROC #21489), Local Internet Registry status with RIPE NCC, and ISO 9001, 27001, and 14001 certifications.

Name

Connesi

Legal name

Connesi S.p.A.

Website

https://connesi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Connesi S.p.A. is an Italian regional telecommunications operator providing fiber, wireless, VoIP, cloud, and network security services to SMEs, large enterprises, public administration, and hospitality clients across Central Italy, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of DHH Group since 2021.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications and Managed ICT Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), All Other Telecommunications (517810)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Interconnection-Focused Colocation (IX / Meet-Me-Room Ecosystems) (HDABACAF)

Keywords

• Fiber optic connectivity
• Business telephony services
• Managed network security
• Cloud infrastructure hosting
• Wireless internet access

Headquarters

HQ city

Foligno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Connectivity Services: Recurring subscription revenue from fiber optic connections (FTTH, FTTC), wireless (FWA), MPLS/VPN, and dedicated backup lines. Services include business continuity through redundant connections.
2. VoIP and Telephony: Virtual PBX, VoIP solutions, flat-rate calling plans, and integration with CRM/management systems. Revenue from monthly service subscriptions.
3. Network Administration: Network design, management, firewall, and security services with ongoing technical support contracts.
4. Cloud Services: Housing, colocation, cloud servers, virtual private cloud, AI/ML infrastructure, backup and disaster recovery services billed monthly.
5. Professional Services: Custom project design, implementation, and 24/7 premium support services with tiered Bronze/Silver/Gold assistance packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Connesi provides integrated telecommunications and ICT services to businesses, public administration, and residential customers in Central Italy. Its core offerings span dedicated connectivity (fiber optic FTTH/FTTC, P2P, wireless FWA, MPLS/VPN), VoIP telephony and virtual PBX, managed network security (firewalls from Fortinet, WatchGuard, Check Point), and cloud infrastructure (housing, colocation, KVM cloud servers, AI/ML infrastructure, backup and disaster recovery), delivered with 24/7 technical support and a custom-designed approach.

Product overview

Connesi offers a unified portfolio of telecommunications and IT services organized into five core pillars: Connectivity (dedicated fiber P2P, FTTH GPON, FTTC, wireless, MPLS/VPN, backup lines), Telephony (virtual/physical PBX, VoIP, toll-free numbers, fax server), Network Administration (network design, management, and security with Fortinet/WatchGuard/Check Point firewalls), Cloud Solutions (housing/colocation, KVM cloud servers, AI/ML infrastructure, disaster recovery), and Support Packages (Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers). The company serves businesses from SMBs to large enterprises and public administration, providing end-to-end ICT infrastructure design, implementation, and 24/7 management. Core differentiators include proprietary network infrastructure spanning 2,500+ km of fiber, direct connections to 6 Internet Exchange Points, and coverage across 50+ municipalities in Umbria, Marche, Toscana, Lazio, and Abruzzo regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Connectivity Solutions (Connettivit\u00e0)
• Business Telephony (Telefonia) Business telephony offering featuring integrated virtual and physical PBX, VoIP with flat-rate tariffs and international calling options, toll-free numbers (Numero Verde), fax server, call queue management, and IVR systems, with integration into CRM and business management software.
• Managed Network Administration and Security
• Cloud Solutions (Soluzioni Cloud)
• Support Packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
• Residential "Conny Family" Plans

Quantifiable outcome

• Response times under 4 hours for technical interventions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DHH – Dominion Hosting HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Connesi is part of DHH Group, a European company listed on Euronext Growth Milan. This affiliation provides access to a complete infrastructure ecosystem integrating connectivity, cloud, colocation, fonia, and advanced digital services. The synergy leverages competencies across the group with Connesi focusing on fonia, professional connectivity, and advanced network solutions.
• Namex NapolicoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect connection to Namex Napoli Internet Exchange Point as part of expanded national proprietary network infrastructure.
• MIX BolognacoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect connection to MIX Bologna Internet Exchange Point for enhanced network coverage, resilience, and service quality.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tiscali: Long-standing Italian ISP and alternative fixed-line operator offering broadband, VoIP, and cloud to consumers and businesses — broader geographic footprint and scale than Connesi but overlapping in the alternative-carrier value proposition.
• Irideos: Italian B2B cloud and connectivity operator (part of Retelit/F2i) providing data center, cloud, fiber, and managed services to enterprises and carriers — comparable integrated stack but at a larger national scale.
• TIM (Telecom Italia): Italian incumbent telecom with national FTTH/FTTC/DSL footprint, mobile, cloud, and enterprise services — the dominant competitor Connesi faces in Central Italy, particularly in PA and large-enterprise accounts.
• Fastweb: Major Italian alternative fixed-line operator (Swisscom-owned) offering FTTH, FTTC, mobile, cloud, and enterprise ICT across the country — comparable product portfolio but with national scale that dwarfs Connesi.

Direct peers

• Planetel: Italian regional telecom and ICT provider operating its own fiber/wireless infrastructure in Northern and Central Italy, serving SMEs and public administration — comparable geographic positioning and product breadth.
• EOLO: Italian fixed wireless access (FWA) provider focused on connecting under-served rural and semi-urban areas with proprietary wireless infrastructure — directly comparable to Connesi's licensed-frequency wireless FWA coverage of digital-divide zones.
• Unidata: Rome-headquartered Italian fiber operator (FTTH) serving B2B and residential customers with proprietary infrastructure and dark-fiber services — comparable as a regional alternative operator in Central Italy with its own network.
• MC-link: Italian B2B-focused alternative telecom operator offering connectivity, cloud, VoIP, and managed services to enterprises and public administration — directly comparable in customer mix and integrated ICT service stack to Connesi.
• Welcome Italia: Italian B2B telecom operator providing integrated connectivity, cloud, VoIP, and managed ICT services primarily to SMEs and public entities — comparable to Connesi's enterprise-led sales motion and bundled service offering.

Others

• Open Fiber: Italian wholesale-only fiber infrastructure operator building national FTTH networks under PNRR/Infratel tenders — comparable infrastructure-heavy model but competing with Connesi as a wholesale partner/rival in Central Italy rather than as a direct retail peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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