Arianet

What Arianet does

Arianet srl (Ari@net) is an Italian regional Internet Service Provider founded in 2012 and headquartered in Rotello, in the Molise region. The company delivers fixed broadband and VoIP telephony to residential customers and small/medium businesses in the Molise region and the province of Campobasso, an area where incumbent operator infrastructure is often absent or inadequate.

The core of Arianet's offering is a proprietary hybrid fiber-radio network: a fiber-optic backbone forms the spine of the network, and point-to-point radio bridges extend connectivity to end customers via small, low-power antennas installed on balconies or rooftops. The network is directly peered with the MIX (Milan Internet Exchange), one of Europe's major Internet Exchanges, which the company cites as the basis for its stability and performance claims. Service plans are organized into three speed tiers (20, 30, and 50 Mbps) for both residential (Privati) and business (Business) customers, with pricing ranging from €14.90/month promotional (€19.90/month standard) for residential 20 Mbps to €30+IVA/month for business 50 Mbps. A VoIP landline add-on (unlimited domestic calls for €7/month residential, €10+IVA/month business) and a €100 one-time activation fee complement the subscription base. The company also offers a vacation-home product at €120/year with seasonal activation, and provides a free WiFi router on loan with every plan. Back-office operations run on the Splynx customer portal for billing and traffic monitoring, with a separate VoIP management portal.

Arianet operates a direct-to-consumer model with inside-sales support via phone, WhatsApp, and email, and dispatches field technicians to customer premises for installation (typically completed within two hours). Marketing and lead generation rely on the company website and organic social media (Facebook, Instagram). The firm is privately held with a stated share capital of €10,000 and appears to be founder-owned, with no disclosed external investment, acquisitions, or institutional backing. Strategic vendor relationships include MikroTik, Cisco, Juniper, Ubiquiti, Mimosa, Cambium, and Ceragon for network equipment, alongside the core MIX interconnection partnership.

Name

Arianet

Legal name

Ari@net srl

Website

https://arianetsrl.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arianet srl is a privately held Italian regional ISP founded in 2012 that delivers fixed broadband and VoIP telephony over a proprietary hybrid fiber-radio network to residential and small-business customers in the Molise region of Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fixed Wireless Internet Services

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wireless ISPs (WISPs) & Fixed Wireless Access Providers (HDAIADAD)

Keywords

• Fixed wireless internet
• Fiber-radio networks
• VoIP telephone services
• Rural broadband access
• Wireless ISP services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotello

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Internet Subscription Services: Monthly recurring subscription fees for internet connectivity services at various speed tiers (20, 30, 50 Mbps). Includes both residential (Privati) and business profiles. Pricing ranges from €19.90/month for residential to €20-30+IVA/month for business plans.
2. Fixed Telephone Services: VoIP-based fixed telephone service offered as an add-on to internet packages. Unlimited calls across Italy for €7/month (residential) or €10+IVA/month (business). Includes number portability and new number allocation services.
3. Activation and Setup Fees: One-time activation fee of €100 for new internet service installations. Additional fees for VoIP ATA device purchase (€50) and number portability (€25) for fixed telephone service.
4. Hardware Provision: WiFi router provided free on loan (comodato d'uso gratuito) with all service plans. VoIP ATA device available for purchase at €50 for telephone service activation.
5. Vacation Property Service: Specialized internet service for vacation homes, priced at €120/year plus activation fee, allowing seasonal activation of equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arianet srl provides fixed wireless internet connectivity (20, 30 and 50 Mbps tiers) and VoIP fixed telephone service to residential households and small/medium businesses in Italy's Molise region. Connectivity is delivered via a self-owned hybrid network combining a fiber optic backbone with radio bridge extensions, reaching customers in areas lacking traditional wired infrastructure. Services are sold as recurring monthly subscriptions with on-site installation, an included WiFi router, optional VoIP add-on, and a self-service customer portal.

Product overview

Arianet is an Italian telecommunications ISP offering a portfolio of fixed internet and VoIP phone services delivered over a mixed fiber-radio network infrastructure. The core offering comprises multiple internet speed tiers (20, 30, 50 Mbps) marketed separately to residential (Privati) and business (Business) segments, with business plans bundled with a complimentary WiFi router, installation, and included technical assistance. VoIP landline phone service is offered as an add-on to internet plans, with unlimited domestic calling and optional number portability. A customer portal built on the Splynx platform provides self-service billing, payment tracking, and traffic statistics, while a separate VoIP management portal handles call logs and phone services. The network backbone relies on fiber optic carriers with radio point-to-point links extending connectivity to end customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Profili HOME Fixed Wireless Internet Residential fixed wireless internet service for individual households in the Molise region of Italy, delivered over Arianet's proprietary hybrid fiber-radio network. Offered in 20 Mbps (€19.90/month), 30 Mbps (€24.90/month) and 50 Mbps (€29.90/month, subject to feasibility) tiers, with no traffic or time limits, no contractual commitment, and a free WiFi router on loan.
• Profili BUSINESS Fixed Wireless Internet Business-grade fixed wireless internet service for small and medium enterprises (PMI) in the Molise region, delivered over Arianet's hybrid fiber-radio network. Available at 20 Mbps (€20+IVA/month), 30 Mbps (€25+IVA/month) and 50 Mbps (€30+IVA/month, subject to feasibility) tiers, including a WiFi router, installation, and ongoing technical assistance.
• VoIP Fixed Telephone Service VoIP-based fixed landline telephone service enabling unlimited calls within Italy, offered as an add-on to Arianet's internet plans. Priced at €7/month (residential) or €10+IVA/month (business), with no connection fee, free new number allocation, and optional number portability for a €25 one-time fee.
• Vacation Home Internet Service Specialized seasonal internet service for vacation homes in the Molise region, billed annually at €120/year plus a one-time activation fee. Equipment can be activated and deactivated on demand as the customer visits the property, allowing intermittent use without monthly subscription overhead.
• ATA VoIP Device Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) hardware device that enables traditional landline phones to operate over Arianet's VoIP network. Sold for a one-time €50 fee to business customers activating VoIP fixed telephone service.
• Customer Self-Service Portal Online self-service portal powered by the Splynx platform that lets Arianet subscribers view invoices, check payment status, and monitor line traffic statistics. A separate companion VoIP portal provides call logs and phone-service management for telephone subscribers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Problem resolution within 24 working hours
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MIX (Milan Internet Exchange)coreTechnology or IntegrationCritical infrastructure partner. MIX is one of Europe's major Internet Exchange points located in Milan. Arianet is directly interconnected with MIX to ensure maximum stability and performance for customer connections.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TIM (Telecom Italia): Italy's incumbent fixed-line operator delivering broadband (DSL and fiber) nationwide and increasingly in rural areas via state-funded rollout. While much larger, TIM competes with Arianet for the same end customers where its fixed infrastructure eventually arrives.
• Fastweb: Major Italian fixed broadband operator with growing fiber footprint reaching suburban and semi-rural markets. Provides an alternative for the same residential and SME customers Arianet targets, with materially higher top speeds.
• Vodafone Italia: One of Italy's principal MNO-and-fixed-line operators, offering fiber and FWA connectivity alongside mobile services. Overlaps with Arianet in the home broadband category and bundles fiber reach where available.

Direct peers

• Tiscali: Italian ISP offering fixed broadband (DSL, fiber, and wireless in some areas) to residential and SME customers. Comparable subscription model and customer segments to Arianet, with broader national footprint.
• Welcome Italia: Italian regional telecommunications operator focused on connectivity and VoIP/UC services for SMEs. Shares Arianet's SME positioning and bundled internet-plus-telephony model, with multiple regional Italian operations.
• Linkem: Italian WISP using FWA/mobile-radio technology to deliver internet to homes and SMEs outside major cities. Comparable to Arianet on technology stack (fixed wireless access), customer segments, and Italian rural broadband positioning.
• EOLO: Italy's largest WISP, providing fixed wireless broadband in rural and suburban areas across the country using FWA technology. Directly comparable to Arianet in technology, target customer (households/SME in underserved areas), and subscription model — though operating at national rather than regional scale.

Emerging players

• Sky Italia (Sky Wifi): Pay-TV operator that has expanded into residential broadband (Sky Wifi) using FWA and fiber. Targets the same household base as Arianet with brand-led bundling, raising competitive intensity at the entry-level.

Regional players

• MC-link: Italian WISP/ISP serving SMEs and prosumer segments with dedicated connectivity, VoIP, and cloud services. Operates in adjacent geographies (mainly central/northern Italy) with a similar technology and customer mix to Arianet.
• Acantho: Italian regional B2B telecom operator providing fiber connectivity, VoIP, and cloud services to SMEs in Emilia-Romagna. Comparable to Arianet in serving the SME connectivity-plus-voice segment with a regional Italian footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arianetsrl1
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArianetSrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ari-net-srl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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