Zte Italia Srl

What Zte Italia Srl does

ZTE Italia Srl is the Italian operating subsidiary of ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor founded in 1985. Established in Italy in 2005 as ZTE Italy and rebranded to ZTE Italia (ZIT) in October 2017, the company was elevated to ZTE Corporation's designated European Hub, with Milan positioned as the future European Capital. Headquartered in Rome at Via Laurentina 455, with secondary offices in Milan and L'Aquila and 13 additional regional offices across Italy, ZTE Italia employs 101–250 people and operates within an ecosystem of three wholly-owned units: ZIRC (ZTE Innovation & Research Center, L'Aquila, est. February 2018 with University of L'Aquila), the Rome Cybersecurity Lab (Europe's first ZTE cybersecurity laboratory, inaugurated May 2019), and JTC (ZTE Joint Training Center with University of Rome Tor Vergata, est. July 2017).

The company's product portfolio spans the full telecommunications stack. Core network offerings include 5G Cloud ServCore, Packet Core, IMS&CS, Unified Data Context, and Intelligent OSS. Wireless products cover 4G/5G base stations, controllers, and network management, plus the proprietary GoTa trunking architecture. Bearer products include microwave transmission, optical transmission (anchored by the world-first 400G QPSK prototype jointly developed with China Mobile), and data communication. Fixed access comprises xPON optical, MSAN copper, and CPE end-user devices. Cloud computing and IT include Cloud Infrastructure, BigData, VDC, and Distributed Database. Consumer devices include the Axon smartphone series (Axon 20 5G, Axon 40 Ultra — both featuring world-first under-display camera technology and Super Antenna 2.0), 4G/5G FWA and MBB devices (4th generation launched at MWC 2022 with million-unit global shipments), and DVB set-top boxes including the Red Dot Design Award-winning B866V2K. Network solutions span NodeEngine (private 5G campus networks), CDN 2.0 (decentralized content delivery with edge cloud), and PowerPilot (AI-driven energy savings).

ZTE Italia monetizes primarily through B2B hardware sales of network infrastructure (RAN, core, transport, fixed access) to telecom operators — WindTre SpA (5G Golden Network partner since December 2016), Open Fiber (broadband partner since 2017), China Mobile, China Broadnet, China Telecom, and Turk Telekom — alongside enterprise and government IoT/smart city/cloud/big-data deployments and consumer device distribution via e-commerce and operator channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; consumer pricing benchmarks include the Axon 40 Ultra at $799/€829/£709. Italian government engagement includes main-partner status on the MISE-led 5G development projects in Prato and L'Aquila. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 37001, 45001, SA 8000, GDPR, and SOA OS19 Class VIII certifications. Revenue figures are not separately disclosed.

Name

Zte Italia Srl

Legal name

ZTE Italia S.r.l.

Website

https://zteitalia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ZTE Italia Srl is ZTE Corporation's Italian subsidiary and European Hub, providing telecommunications network infrastructure (5G/4G base stations, core network, optical transmission), smart city and IoT solutions, cybersecurity testing, and consumer devices (Axon smartphones, FWA/MBB) to telecom operators, enterprises, government entities, and consumers across Italy and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Network Equipment

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Security Services (Firewall/VPN/ZTNA/SASE Integration) (BPAEAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtualized Security & SASE for Telco Networks (vFW, vDDoS, vSEC, Secure Edge) (HDAIAIAK), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), DSL Modems & Gateways (xDSL/G.fast) (HDAFAIAD)

Keywords

• Telecommunications equipment
• 5G network infrastructure
• Smart city solutions
• Consumer mobile devices
• IoT solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Telecommunications Infrastructure and Equipment: Sale of network infrastructure equipment including Radio Access Network (RAN), Core Network, Transport Network, and Access Network solutions to telecom operators globally. ZTE serves over 500 operators in 160 countries.
2. Mobile Devices and Consumer Electronics: Development and sale of smartphones (Axon series), mobile broadband devices (FWA/MBB), set-top boxes, and smart home devices to consumers and operators.
3. Enterprise and Government Solutions: IoT solutions, Smart City infrastructure, cloud computing, and big data services for enterprises and government entities.
4. Value-Added Services and Maintenance: Product-related training, maintenance activities, and ongoing support services for network infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ZTE Italia Srl supplies end-to-end telecommunications infrastructure — including 5G/4G radio access networks, core network, transport/backhaul, fixed access, cloud/IT platforms, and energy solutions — to telecom operators, governments, and enterprises across Italy and Europe. It also delivers consumer devices (Axon smartphones, 5G FWA/MBB, set-top boxes), smart city and IoT solutions, and value-added services such as network maintenance, cybersecurity testing (Rome Cyber Security Lab), and 5G pre-commercial experimentation (ZIRC in L'Aquila).

Product overview

ZTE offers a comprehensive telecommunications portfolio covering wireless (5G/4G base stations, controllers, network management), cloud core network (5G Cloud ServCore, Packet Core, IMS, UDC, Intelligent OSS), bearer networks (microwave, optical transmission, data communication), fixed access (xPON, MSAN, CPE), cloud computing & IT (cloud infrastructure, BigData, VDC, distributed database), and energy solutions. Consumer products include Axon series smartphones (Axon 20 5G, Axon 40 Ultra) featuring under-display camera technology, 5G FWA/MBB devices, and set-top boxes. Enterprise solutions include CDN 2.0 for content delivery, IPTV/OTT platforms, NodeEngine for private 5G networks, and PowerPilot for AI-driven network optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 400G QPSK ultra-high-speed transmission over 3,038km distance achieved with China Mobile
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• China MobilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2022Joint completion of world's first 400G QPSK prototype verification achieving ultra-high-speed transmission over 3038km based on G.652.D fiber
• Turk TelekomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2022Joint commercial deployment of largest IPTV/OTT platform in Turkey, successfully completing cutover of nearly one million set-top boxes, integration with over ten third-party vendors
• AmlogicstrategicTechnology or Integration · 14 September 2022Joint launch of Android TV-based DVB set-top box with far-field voice at IBC 2022, combining smart speaker and STB technologies
• Worldwide Security OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2019Collaboration with worldwide security organizations for joint security assessments, certifications, training, and consulting
• University of L'AquilacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2018Collaboration to inaugurate ZIRC (ZTE Innovation and Research Center) at Tecnopolo d'Abruzzo on February 6, 2018, focusing on 5G services and pre-commercial experimentation project in Prato and L'Aquila
• University of Rome Tor VergatacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2017Memorandum of Understanding signed July 2017 to establish JTC (ZTE Joint Training Center) for managerial training through collaboration with the university's engineering department; part of ZTE University network with 19 centers globally
• Open FibercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership established in 2017 for construction of large broadband network in Italy
• WindTre SpAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2016Partnership in December 2016 to create unique Wind/Tre network called 'The Golden Network' for technological conversion and modernization focused on 5G rollout throughout Italy
• Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) - ItalycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain partner in ambitious 5G development project organized by MISE in the cities of Prato and L'Aquila
• CNIT (Consorzio Nazionale Inter-universitario per le Telecomunicazioni)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement for cybersecurity partnership including establishment of Technical Committee of Experts for supervision of cybersecurity testing activities on hardware/software, systems, and digital platforms
• Accyourate GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 5G Smart T-Shirt project showcased at MWC 2021 Barcelona
• QualcommstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCommercial trial of 'Fusion Assisting Super TDD' solution based on 2.1GHz and 3.5GHz for 5G multi-frequency coordination
• Italy-China FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustaining member of Italy-China Foundation, actively promoting collaboration and cooperation between Italy and China
• Italy-China Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of Italy-China Chamber of Commerce promoting business relations between the two countries
• Unindustria and ASSTELminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of industry associations Unindustria and ASSTEL in Italy

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Samsung Networks: Competitor in 5G RAN, core, and consumer smartphones; Samsung's recent push into European operator deals directly overlaps ZTE's addressable market.
• Ericsson Italy: Direct competitor in 5G RAN and core network equipment with strong Italian operator relationships; competes head-to-head with ZTE for Italian telecom infrastructure contracts.
• Nokia Italy: Direct competitor in end-to-end telecom networks (5G, fixed access, IP/optical), with significant Italian operator business and anyhaul transport portfolio overlapping ZTE's.
• Huawei Technologies Italy: Direct competitor in telecom infrastructure equipment (RAN, core, transport) and consumer smartphones; both are major Chinese-headquartered vendors competing for Italian and European operator contracts including 5G rollouts with WindTre and others.
• NEC Corporation: Competitor in RAN, microwave transport, and core network solutions for telecom operators; actively expanding in European 5G markets where ZTE Italia also competes.

Others

• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) Italy: Provides telecom infrastructure servers, cloud platform, and edge compute that compete with ZTE's Cloud Infrastructure, BigData, and VDC offerings for Italian enterprise and operator customers.

Emerging players

• Mavenir: Emerging open-RAN and cloud-native mobile core vendor; competes with ZTE's NFV/SDN core network portfolio (e.g., 5G Cloud ServCore) and is gaining traction with European operators pursuing vendor diversification.
• ADTRAN: Provider of broadband access and fixed network equipment (xPON, MSAN) overlapping with ZTE's fixed access portfolio; active in European operator broadband rollouts similar to ZTE's Open Fiber partnership.

Broad incumbents

• Juniper Networks: Broad incumbent in IP networking, routing, and security — overlapping with ZTE's data communication, optical transport, and security appliance offerings for Italian enterprise and service provider customers.
• Cisco Systems Italy: Broad incumbent in enterprise networking, IP routing, and security — overlapping with ZTE's data communication, optical transport, and cybersecurity offerings, particularly for enterprise/government Italian customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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