What Timenet does

Timenet SpA is an Italian business-to-business telecommunications operator founded in 1996 by Franco Iorio and headquartered in Empoli (Florence), Italy. The company provides connectivity, voice, mobile, cloud, and security services to over 10,000 Italian business customers, primarily small and medium enterprises with a secondary focus on large enterprises requiring dedicated fiber. Distribution operates through a hybrid model: direct enterprise field sales for dedicated fiber and complex networking projects, alongside an indirect channel of more than 300 MSPs, System Integrators, and ICT consultants who resell and deploy Timenet services across Italy.

Core products span the Naviga© connectivity brand (Naviga© Sicuro with guaranteed minimum bandwidth, Naviga© Connesso, Naviga© FWA 5G, and Naviga© SAT satellite), VoIP and traditional WLR telephony, Centralino Virtuale cloud PBX, Fax Facile virtual fax, Timenet Mobile Pro mobile services, IoT SIMs, and managed security (Security First upstream filtering, Cloud Firewall powered by Fortinet, AlwaysOn business continuity failover). Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions, supplemented by one-time installation and project fees for dedicated fiber deployments. The company owns parts of its infrastructure including data centers and a Tuscany-based radio bridge network, and is registered with AGCOM as a licensed operator (ROC n. 9148) and certified to ISO/IEC 27001 by Bureau Veritas.

Pricing is custom-quoted based on technical assessment rather than standardized catalog pricing, and the company differentiates on certified-technician-led support with a stated 20-second phone response time. In February 2025, Timenet acquired Beliven srl to add AI consulting and digital transformation services, and in October 2025 launched Cloud Firewall in partnership with Fortinet. The company is privately held, founder-controlled, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Timenet

Legal name

Timenet SpA

Website

https://timenet.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Timenet SpA is an Italian B2B telecommunications operator founded in 1996, providing fiber, FWA 5G, satellite connectivity, VoIP, mobile, cloud, and managed security services to over 10,000 Italian businesses via direct sales and a 300+ partner channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private LTE/5G Mobile Network Operators (Campus/Industrial) (HDAIAAAE), Network Management (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi) Services (BPAEABAD)

Keywords

• Business telecom services
• Fiber optic connectivity
• VoIP telephony
• Cloud firewall security
• Managed VPN services

Headquarters

HQ city

Empoli

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Connectivity Services: Recurring subscription revenue from internet connectivity services including fiber optic (FTTC, FTTH, dedicated), wireless/radio bridge, and satellite connections. Revenue is generated through monthly service fees with various tier options based on bandwidth requirements.
2. VoIP and Traditional Telephony: Voice services including VoIP, traditional WLR, toll-free numbers (Numeri Verdi), and shared-cost numbers (Ripartiti). Revenue from monthly subscriptions and per-minute calling charges.
3. Mobile Services: Business mobile SIM cards for data and voice (Timenet Mobile Pro), IoT SIMs, with international roaming options. Recurring revenue from monthly mobile plans.
4. Cloud and Security Services: Virtual centralino/PBX, cloud firewall, housing, hosting, PEC email, managed VPN, and security services. Monthly fees for cloud-based services with optional add-ons.
5. Setup and Project Fees: One-time fees for installation, equipment (router included in some plans), dedicated fiber optic projects, and custom network engineering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Timenet is a licensed Italian business telecommunications operator (not a reseller) selling connectivity, voice, cloud, and security services to Italian companies. Its core offering is the Naviga© connectivity brand covering fiber (FTTC/FTTH/dedicated), FWA 5G, satellite, and wireless radio bridges, bundled with VoIP, Cloud PBX, mobile/IoT SIMs, Cloud Firewall, and managed security. Services are custom-designed per business and sold either direct to enterprises or through a 300+ partner channel of MSPs and System Integrators.

Product overview

Timenet is a business telecommunications operator offering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity and voice services through its Naviga© brand. The core offering includes internet connectivity solutions (fiber, FWA 5G, satellite, and wireless) with tiered service levels (Naviga© Sicuro with guaranteed bandwidth and security features, Naviga© Connesso with best-effort bandwidth, and Naviga© FWA 5G/SAT for areas without fiber coverage). VoIP and traditional telephony services are complemented by cloud-based unified communications (Centralino Virtuale) and virtual fax (Fax Facile). Mobile services include Timenet Mobile Pro, SIM Manager portal, and IoT SIM cards. Security offerings encompass Cloud Firewall (Fortinet-powered), Security First (upstream filtering), and AlwaysOn Business Continuity with automatic failover. Additional services include VPN Gestita for multi-site connectivity, Housing, Hosting, and PEC certified email. The February 2025 acquisition of Beliven srl expanded capabilities to include AI consulting services for business digital transformation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Naviga©: The company's core internet connectivity service brand offering various plans including Naviga© Sicuro, Naviga© Connesso, Naviga© FWA 5G, and Naviga© SAT
• Timenet Mobile Pro
• SIM Manager Timenet
• AlwaysOn
• Security First

Products and services

• Naviga© Internet Connectivity Primary business connectivity service brand covering fiber optic (FTTC, FTTH, dedicated), FWA 5G, satellite, and wireless radio bridge connections, designed per business requirements.
• Naviga© FWA 5G Fixed Wireless Access using 5G technology providing high-speed internet for businesses in areas without fiber coverage.
• Naviga© SAT (Satellite Internet) Satellite-based internet connectivity for businesses in remote or rural areas with no terrestrial fiber or wireless coverage options.
• Cloud Firewall Cloud-based network firewall service powered by Fortinet, providing enterprise-grade security protection with 1 Gbps throughput without requiring on-premises hardware.
• VoIP (Voice over IP) Internet-based telephony service enabling voice communication over IP networks for businesses, with number portability support.
• Tradizionale / WLR (Wholesale Line Rental) Traditional landline telephone service using legacy copper infrastructure with Wholesale Line Rental for businesses requiring traditional voice lines.
• Numeri Verdi e Ripartiti (Toll-Free and Shared-Cost Numbers) Toll-free (Numeri Verdi) and premium-rate/shared-cost (Ripartiti) telephone number services for business customer service, helplines, and marketing campaigns.
• Fax Facile (Virtual Fax) Fax-to-mail service that converts incoming faxes to emails, eliminating the need for physical fax machines for businesses.
• Centralino Virtuale (Cloud PBX) Virtual cloud-based telephone switchboard replacing traditional hardware PBX systems, providing call routing and management through the cloud.
• Timenet Mobile Pro Business mobile service offering voice and data SIM cards for professional use with international roaming options and dedicated fleet management.
• SIM IoT Internet of Things SIM cards designed for connecting business devices, sensors, and industrial equipment over mobile networks.
• VPN Gestita (Managed VPN) Operator-managed virtual private network service connecting multiple business locations securely over the internet for multi-site enterprises.
• Housing (Data Center Colocation) Data center colocation service providing physical space, power, and infrastructure for hosting customer-owned servers at Timenet facilities.
• Hosting Web hosting services for business websites and applications running on Timenet infrastructure.
• PEC (Certified Email) Legally certified electronic mail (Posta Elettronica Certificata) service meeting Italian legal requirements for official and certified business communications.
• Beliven AI Services Artificial intelligence consulting and implementation services for business digital transformation projects, including generative AI solutions like chatbots and customer service enhancement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% customer satisfaction rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Beliven srlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2025Acquisition of Beliven srl, a company specializing in artificial intelligence applications. This acquisition expands Timenet's capabilities to offer AI consulting and implementation services to business customers as part of their digitalization offerings.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for cloud-based firewall services. Timenet's Cloud Firewall service is powered by Fortinet security technology, providing enterprise-grade firewall protection without requiring on-premises hardware.
• MikroTikcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for routing and networking hardware. Timenet provides MikroTik routers to business customers with integrated monitoring and vulnerability testing capabilities.
• Managed Service Providers (MSPs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of over 300 MSP partners who resell and deploy Timenet telecommunications services. Partners receive dedicated monitoring tools, control dashboards, and technical support for managing end customers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Planetel: Smaller Italian B2B telecom and ICT services provider offering connectivity, cloud, and managed services. Comparable as a sub-scale regional Italian business telecom operator with similar product portfolio.
• Linkem: Italian wireless broadband operator specializing in FWA/LTE connectivity for residential and business customers. Comparable in the wireless/FWA connectivity layer and Italian SMB market focus.
• Eolo: Italian FWA (fixed wireless access) operator providing broadband connectivity to businesses and homes, particularly in underserved areas. Directly comparable via FWA 5G offering and Italian SMB/residential connectivity focus.
• Tiscali: Italian ISP offering broadband, mobile, and business connectivity services. Comparable as a mid-sized Italian connectivity operator serving SMBs with bundled telecom services.
• Welcome Italia: Italian B2B-focused telecom operator providing connectivity, cloud, and unified communications to SMBs and enterprises. Direct comparable in segment focus, channel-driven GTM, and product mix (VoIP, fiber, cloud PBX, mobile).
• Aruba: Major Italian cloud, hosting, and connectivity provider serving businesses with data center, hosting, fiber, and cloud services. Comparable in the cloud, hosting, housing, and PEC certified email product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Fastweb: Major Italian wireline and fixed wireless telecom operator with national fiber footprint serving both consumer and business markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in business connectivity and cloud services.
• TIM Business (Telecom Italia): Business division of the incumbent Italian telco, offering fixed, mobile, cloud, and IoT services to enterprises and SMBs. Comparable as the dominant incumbent across all of Timenet's product categories.
• Vodafone Business Italy: Italian arm of Vodafone's enterprise business unit, providing mobile, fixed, IoT, and cloud services. Comparable as a large incumbent competing for the same Italian SMB and enterprise connectivity customers.
• Wind Tre Business: Italian mobile operator (CK Hutchison) with a growing business segment offering mobile, fixed, and converged services. Comparable as a major incumbent competing in Italian business mobile and connectivity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@timenetspa
• Facebookit-it.facebook.com/Timenetsrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/timenet-spa

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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