ITEM SRL

What ITEM SRL does

ITEM S.r.l. is an Italian private limited company (S.r.l.) founded in 2004 in Cutro, Calabria, operating across three sectors: ICT/Telecom, Energy, and Security. The company employs approximately 40 specialized staff and is structured around the design, construction, and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure — primarily FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) and FTTC (Fiber-to-the-Curb) fiber optic networks — alongside civil electrical systems and video surveillance/security installations. ITEM manages approximately 65 telecom exchanges across the Crotone and Cosenza provinces and operates as an approved subcontractor for all six major Italian telecom operators: TIM, Fastweb, Open Fiber, Wind Tre, Vodafone, and Infratel.

The company's business model is project-based service delivery under framework agreements with telecom operators, with revenue tied to deployment milestones, exchange maintenance, and rollout contracts. Geographic expansion has been driven principally through Open Fiber's national fiber program, which extended ITEM's footprint from Calabria into the Veneto region beginning in 2018. The Energy and Security verticals appear to extend the company's physical-site access rights and field crews into adjacent installation work rather than constituting independent product lines with distinct customer rosters.

ITEM's competitive positioning rests on a stack of regulatory credentials — ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001 certifications; SOA RINA qualification for public tenders; and Telecom Italia "Impresa di Rete" status — combined with owned fleet and turnkey delivery capability. There is no proprietary software platform, recurring SaaS revenue, or technology product described in the available data; the business is fundamentally a services contractor whose growth lever is qualified access to large operator and public-works tender pipelines.

Name

ITEM SRL

Legal name

Item S.r.l.

Website

https://itemkr.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ITEM S.r.l. is an Italian infrastructure services company founded in 2004 in Cutro, Calabria, specializing in FTTH/FTTC fiber optic network construction, civil electrical systems, and video surveillance installations for major Italian telecom operators as an approved subcontractor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), All Other Telecommunications (5178), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Communication Towers, Poles, Conduit & Outside Plant (OSP) Infrastructure (EUADAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility Fiber Backbone & Transport Networks (OTN/MPLS, DWDM) (EUADAIAA), Public Carrier Connectivity & Managed Services for Utility WAN (MPLS, DIA, APN) (EUADAIAG)

Keywords

• Telecom network infrastructure
• Fiber optic installation
• Civil electrical systems
• Video surveillance systems
• Turnkey network construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Cutro

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Telecommunications Services: Services include Delivery (xDSL/FFTx, LAN and WAN systems), Assurance (network fault repair), Creation (new infrastructure and excavation), FTTC and FTTH network implementation, fiber optic splicing and testing, and WAN network construction for telecom operators
2. Energy Services: Civil electrical system design, installation, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties, including new installations and modifications to existing systems according to current regulations
3. Security Systems: State-of-the-art security system installations for various building types including residential homes, offices, and commercial establishments

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ITEM S.r.l. is a turnkey solutions provider operating in three sectors: Telecommunications, Energy, and Security. The Telecommunications division handles fiber optic network design, deployment (FTTC and FTTH), and maintenance, acting as a qualified subcontractor for Telecom Italia and Open Fiber. The Energy division provides civil electrical system design, installation, and maintenance for residential and commercial buildings, certified under TUV. The Security division installs video surveillance and security systems for buildings, offices, and commercial properties.

Product overview

ITEM S.r.l. is a turnkey solutions provider operating in three main sectors: Telecommunications, Energy, and Security. The company was founded in 2004 and offers integrated services spanning design, construction, and maintenance. The Telecommunications division handles fiber optic network deployment (FTTC and FTTH), xDSL services, and network assurance. The Energy division provides electrical system installation and maintenance for civil buildings. The Security division installs video surveillance and advanced security systems. The company operates as a qualified subcontractor for major telecom providers including Telecom Italia, Open Fiber, Fastweb, Wind Tre, TIM, and Vodafone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Telecommunications Infrastructure Services (Telecomunicazioni) End-to-end telecommunications services including FTTH and FTTC fiber optic network design and deployment, xDSL/FFTx delivery, network fault assurance, civil works (trenching, tubing, aerial cable laying, road reinstatement), fiber optic and copper cable splicing/termination/testing, and WAN network construction. Targeted at telecom operators such as TIM, Fastweb, Open Fiber, Wind Tre, and Vodafone.
• Civil Electrical Systems (Energia) Design, installation, and maintenance of civil electrical systems for residential properties and buildings, including new installations and modifications to existing systems compliant with current regulations and certified by TUV. Targeted at residential and commercial property owners.
• Security and Video Surveillance Systems (Sicurezza) Design, installation, and maintenance of advanced security and video surveillance systems for residential homes, offices, and commercial establishments. Targeted at property owners and commercial facility operators.
• Network Delivery Services (xDSL/FFTx, LAN/WAN)

Quantifiable outcome

• Manages 65 telecom exchanges in Crotone province and part of Cosenza

Named customers6 records

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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Open FibercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018ITEM acquired the qualification of official subcontractor for Open Fiber in 2018, with strong focus on fiber optic network construction. The partnership enables ITEM to participate in FTTH and FTTC network deployment projects throughout Italy, particularly expanding into regions like Veneto.
• Telecom ItaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITEM obtained the qualification of official 'Network Company' (Impresa di Rete) as official subcontractor for Telecom Italia. Holds multiple specific certifications for cable laying, infrastructure construction, road works, horizontal drilling, subscriber installations, road reinstatement, and cable splicing/termination.
• TIMkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Italian telecommunications operator for fixed and mobile services. ITEM provides network infrastructure services as part of their telecommunications ecosystem.
• FastwebkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian telecommunications company specializing in fixed telephony, broadband, and television services. ITEM supports their network infrastructure needs.
• Wind TrekeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Italian mobile and fixed network operator. ITEM provides infrastructure services supporting their network operations.
• VodafonekeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal telecommunications company operating in Italy. ITEM delivers network infrastructure services as part of their service ecosystem.
• InfratelkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian government agency managing telecommunications infrastructure projects. ITEM participates in public infrastructure initiatives through this partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sirti S.p.A. One of Italy's largest telecom infrastructure contractors offering network design, construction, and maintenance for fixed and mobile carriers. Directly comparable to ITEM as a fiber-network builder serving Italian telcos, but at materially larger scale with national reach.
• ZTE Italia: Telecom equipment vendor active in Italy across fixed and mobile network infrastructure. Tangentially comparable as a participant in Italian telecom infrastructure, though focused on equipment rather than civil construction.

Direct peers

• CEIT Group: Italian telecom and energy infrastructure contractor providing fiber optic build, electrical systems, and civil works. Comparable to ITEM's three-sector (Telecom/Energy/Security) positioning and Italian enterprise customer base.
• Site S.p.A. Italian telecommunications network services firm offering fiber deployment, maintenance, and infrastructure integration for major carriers. Closely comparable to ITEM on customer mix and project scope, with broader national coverage.
• Valtellina S.p.A. Italian infrastructure contractor specializing in fiber optic network rollout (FTTH/FTTC), civil works, and energy/utility installations. Highly comparable to ITEM on service mix, customer base (Italian telcos), and turnkey delivery model.

Others

• Tiscali Italia S.p.A. Italian telecommunications operator providing broadband and fixed-line services. Functions in the same Italian telecom ecosystem as ITEM's customers; not a direct construction competitor but a potential adjacent client.
• Open Fiber S.p.A. Italy's wholesale fiber network operator and ITEM's largest single customer. Functions as the prime contractor for whom ITEM builds; included because its capex cycle is the primary demand driver for ITEM's core service line.
• Prysmian Group: Global leader in fiber optic and copper cable manufacturing, supplying the cables ITEM installs. Adjacent rather than competitive — a key upstream supplier whose products define ITEM's input costs and availability.

Regional players

• Retelit S.p.A. Italian B2B telecommunications operator with fiber infrastructure across Italy. Comparable as an Italian telecom network operator, though primarily a customer/ecosystem participant rather than a direct construction competitor to ITEM.

Emerging players

• General Contractor Italia: Italian fiber rollout specialist working on Open Fiber and major carrier projects. Comparable as a regional fiber subcontractor with similar operational model to ITEM, often competing for the same pool of Open Fiber work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itemsrlkr2004

Compliance12 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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