Nièvre Numérique

What Nièvre Numérique does

Nièvre Numérique is a French public territorial grouping (syndicat mixte) established under Article L49 of the CPCE and governed by the SDANN validated in September 2012. It is the designated departmental coordinator for digital infrastructure in the rural Nièvre department (58), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, and orchestrates fiber optic network deployment across four operator zones (Nièvre Numérique, Orange, XpFibre, NiverTel), with SPL BFC Numérique as the infrastructure exploitation partner under the public DSP framework. The portfolio spans FTTH residential fiber, FTTO professional fiber with symmetric guaranteed bandwidth up to 1 Gbps and 4-hour restoration SLA, THD Radio for underserved areas (subsidized at 150 EUR per installation), and the sovereign Wifi Nièvre public network.

Beyond connectivity, Nièvre Numérique operates a dedicated public LoRa IoT network for connected objects serving municipal customers — water régies, communes, communautés de communes, and sensitive public facilities (schools, healthcare) — with use cases in smart water metering, energy management of public buildings, public lighting control, air quality monitoring, and waste management. Strategic initiatives include the SDUNIA (12 priority axes covering environmental responsibility, mobility, tourism, digital mediation, security, and participatory democracy) and participation in three EU cooperation projects: ENAIBLER (AI for rural territories, since 2023), CIVITEC (participatory democracy, since April 2024), and E6 (circular economy and equipment life extension, with an in-house route-planning API contributed to the European platform).

The revenue model is public-subsidy-led: deployment and operational contracts with concession holders (SPL BFCN), state subsidies (THD Radio), regional funding (300,000 EUR from Région BFC for IoT Phase 1), RODP fees from operators using public infrastructure, and direct subscription-based IoT services to municipalities at controlled pricing. Free residential fiber connection is currently offered. Customers are concentrated in public administration and are addressed via direct public channels (website + contact center) for residential, partner operators (NiverTel/Axione) for professional fiber, and direct sales for municipal IoT. Headquarters: 7 Avenue Marceau, 58000 Nevers; governed under President Fabien Bazin with a Bureau Syndical elected 5 May 2026.

Name

Nièvre Numérique

Legal name

Nièvre Numérique

Website

https://nievrenumerique.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nièvre Numérique is the French public syndicat designated under Article L49 CPCE to coordinate digital infrastructure across the rural Nièvre department, deploying and operating FTTH/FTTO fiber, THD Radio, a sovereign LoRa IoT network for municipalities, and Wifi Nièvre public WiFi, while participating in EU projects (ENAIBLER, CIVITEC, E6).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Digital Infrastructure

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators (HDAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators (HDAIACAG), Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG), Site Security, Monitoring & Remote Operations (NOC/IoT) (HDAIAKAH), Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)

Keywords

• Public fiber network
• Departmental digital infrastructure
• IoT connected objects
• Rural broadband deployment
• Smart territory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nevers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Infrastructure Deployment and Operation: As a public network operator (DSP - Délégation de Service Public), Nièvre Numérique finances, deploys, and manages fiber optic infrastructure in the Nièvre department. Revenue is derived from public subsidies for network construction and operational contracts with infrastructure concession holders.
2. THD Radio Subsidy Administration: Nièvre Numérique finances the installation of THD Radio antennas and commissioning, receiving a 150 EUR state subsidy per installation. End users pay only their subscription fees to operators.
3. RODP - Redevance d'Occupation du Domaine Public: Occupational fees charged to operators for using public domain infrastructure. A published guide on RODP is available documenting the fee structure.
4. Connected Objects Services to Municipalities: Smart connected object services (water, energy, air quality, public lighting) are provided to municipalities with controlled pricing, funded in part by the Région Bourgogne Franche-Comté (300,000 EUR for the first phase).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nièvre Numérique deploys, finances, and operates public digital infrastructure for the Nièvre department in France, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and fiber-to-the-office (FTTO) networks, THD Radio alternative broadband for rural areas, public Wifi Nièvre, and a LoRa-based IoT network for connected objects serving municipalities (water metering, energy management, air quality, public lighting). The organization acts as a Délégation de Service Public (DSP) coordinating with partner operators and managing regulatory public-domain occupation fees.

Product overview

Nièvre Numérique operates as a public infrastructure organization managing a portfolio of digital connectivity and services for the Nièvre department in France. The core offerings center on fiber optic network deployment and management (FTTH for residential and FTTO for professionals), complemented by THD Radio for underserved areas and Wifi Nièvre public WiFi. The organization has expanded into connected objects (IoT) for smart territory management, offering services for energy monitoring, water management, and public building automation. Strategic initiatives include the SDUNIA digital and AI strategy, while European cooperation projects (ENAIBLER for AI, CIVITEC for democracy, E6 for circular economy) demonstrate innovation focus. The portfolio is structured around infrastructure connectivity services with technology-enabled service additions for local authorities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fibre optique FTTH (Grand public) Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) optical fiber network for residential subscribers, providing very high-speed internet connectivity across the Nièvre department. Nièvre Numérique manages deployment of this public initiative network serving 43,000+ dwellings.
• Fibre FTTO (Professionnels) Fiber-to-the-office (FTTO) dedicated optical fiber for businesses and local authorities, providing symmetric guaranteed bandwidth up to 1 Gbps with 99.85% annual availability and 4-hour restoration guarantee on business hours.
• THD Radio Very High Speed Radio (THD Radio) alternative solution for households with poor internet connectivity, providing quality connection up to 50 Mbps. Distributed through partner operators Nordnet and Alsatis.
• Wifi Nièvre Free and secure public WiFi service available throughout the Nièvre department, deployed as a public service for citizens and visitors.
• Réseau d'objets connectés (IoT Network) LoRa-based IoT network enabling local authorities to optimize management of public equipment including energy/water consumption monitoring, leak detection, automated public lighting, air quality monitoring, parking management, and regulatory compliance (BACS/tertiaire decrees).
• RODP (Redevance d'Occupation du Domaine Public) Public domain occupation fees for telecom operators using public infrastructure, managed by Nièvre Numérique for the department.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96 connected water meters and 5 remote-controlled radiators deployed in a single municipality pilot
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 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 capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERNACT - European Regional Network for Applied CreativitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Nièvre Numérique renewed its membership in the ERNACT European network in May 2026. ERNACT is the lead partner of the ENAIBLER project focused on AI for rural territories. The network facilitates cross-border cooperation and serves as a 'laboratory for local development.'
• GIP Territoires Numériques Bourgogne Franche-ComtéminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Nièvre Numérique designated representatives to the GIP Territoires Numériques BFC in May 2026 (Délibération N° 2026-18). The GIP is a public interest grouping for regional digital development coordination.
• PTCE ECRIN Nevers Val de LoireminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Nièvre Numérique designated a representative to the PTCE (Pôle Territorial de Coopération Économique) ECRIN Nevers Val de Loire in May 2026, supporting the local circular economy ecosystem including the Repair Café initiative.
• AviccaminorOthers · 5 May 2026Nièvre Numérique designated référents (representatives) to Avicca in May 2026 (Délibération N° 2026-21). Avicca is a national association of local authorities and actors working on digital development and telecom infrastructure.
• SPL BFC Numérique (BFCN)coreTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026SPL BFC Numérique is the Burgundy-Franche-Comté digital public company and the concession holder for operating the Nièvre public fiber network. Avenant N°11 to the DSP contract between SPL BFC Numérique and Nièvre Numérique was approved in March 2026. The exploitant handles network exploitation and maintenance for Nièvre Numérique's fiber infrastructure.
• LoRa AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Nièvre Numérique approved its adhesion to the LoRa Alliance in March 2026 (Délibération N° 2026-06). The LoRa Alliance is a global association supporting the LoRaWAN standard for IoT connectivity, aligning with Nièvre Numérique's deployment of a LoRa-based connected objects network.
• DÉCLIC - Fédération des Opérateurs Publics de Services Numériques (OPSN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Nièvre Numérique approved its adhesion to DÉCLIC - OPSN in March 2026 (Délibération N° 2026-07). This federation brings together public digital service operators to share best practices and advocate for public digital infrastructure.
• Région Bourgogne Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional council is a key financial supporter of Nièvre Numérique's connected objects initiative, providing 300,000 EUR in funding for the first phase of the intelligent public network with sensors for water, energy, waste, and public buildings. The region is also referenced as a financial backer of the SDANN and various projects.
• OrangecoreTechnology or IntegrationOrange operates fiber deployment in the 'orange zone' of the Nièvre department and is the parent company of BFC Fibre (Orange Concessions subsidiary) which handles exploitation of the public network. Orange is referenced as both a deployment operator and the exploitant via BFC Fibre.
• XpFibre (SFR)coreTechnology or IntegrationXpFibre, a subsidiary of SFR, handles fiber deployment in the 'blue zone' of the Nièvre department. Subscribers in XpFibre zones are directed to xpfibre.com for eligibility checking and customer service.
• NiverTelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNiverTel is the local telecom operator partner referenced on the Nièvre Numérique network, providing commercial advisory services for professional fiber (FTTO) and managing relationships with businesses and local governments. Contact: Julien Garnier, commercial manager.
• ENAIBLER (European AI for Rural Territories)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENAIBLER is an EU-funded project led by ERNACT that focuses on developing AI applications for rural territories. Nièvre Numérique participates as a partner, leveraging European cooperation to drive digital transformation in the department. The project is categorized under 'Intelligence artificielle' on the Nièvre Numérique projects page.
• CIVITEC (Participatory Democracy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIVITEC is a project launched in April 2024 focused on participatory democracy, funded by a European program. It is categorized under 'Gouvernance' on the Nièvre Numérique projects page and represents Nièvre Numérique's engagement with democratic innovation through digital tools.
• E6 - Écosystèmes Européens pour l'Extension de la durée de vie des Équipements Électriques et ÉlectroniquescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE6 is a European project on circular economy for electrical and electronic equipment lifespan extension. Nièvre Numérique participated in a study visit to The Hague (October 2025) and contributed a route planning API to the E6 services platform. The project involves cooperation with La Haye (Netherlands), Leuven (Belgium), Thomas More University, and DAVI company.
• Plan France Très haut DébitcoreOthersThe national very high-speed broadband plan (PNTHD) is the overarching framework under which Nièvre Numérique operates its departmental fiber deployment strategy, aligned with the SDANN and SCORAN regional strategy.
• Agence d'attractivité et de développement touristique de la NièvreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNièvre Numérique designated a representative to the tourism attractiveness and development agency of the Nièvre in May 2026, supporting digital initiatives that enhance the department's attractiveness.
• Maakbar Leuven (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaakbar Leuven is a Belgian association that runs repair cafés, repair workshops for textiles and electrical tools, a lending library for tools (bricothèque), and a Textile Lab. A study visit is planned for 2026 to enrich the Nevers repair café's activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alsatis: THD Radio operator partner alongside Nordnet for Nièvre Numérique's alternative-connectivity offering. Comparable niche operator of rural wireless broadband in France.
• Manche Numérique: French departmental syndicat mixte deploying public fiber (FTTH) and operating connected-objects services in the Manche department. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and rural deployment profile.
• Nordnet: Distributor of THD Radio services on the Nièvre public network. A direct partner/peer in delivering subsidized alternative connectivity for un-served rural premises.
• Sartel (Sarthe Numérique): Public initiative network operator for the Sarthe department offering FTTH, THD Radio, and public WiFi. Directly comparable as a rural French departmental digital infrastructure syndicat.
• SPL BFC Numérique (BFCN): The regional public infrastructure operator that holds the concession and operates the fiber network Nièvre Numérique deploys. They share the same departmental model of public-initiative fiber ownership and exploitation across Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
• Berry Numérique: Syndicat mixte covering Cher and Indre deploying public fiber with similar rural-france mandate. Comparable as a peer-level departmental public-initiative operator.
• XpFibre (SFR FTTH): SFR's fiber subsidiary operating the 'blue zone' of the Nièvre department. A direct operational peer within the same territory as well as a national-scale DSP operator.

Broad incumbents

• Orange (DSP & AMII): Operates the Orange zone in Nièvre and is parent of BFC Fibre (concession exploitant). As France's incumbent telco and concession partner across rural AMII zones, it is a broad incumbent peer.
• Altitude Infra: Major French public-initiative network operator running fiber DSPs in dozens of départements. Nièvre Numérique delegates operational exploitation to a comparable partner in its model; Altitude is the broader private-sector analogue at national scale.
• Axione: Leading French fiber infrastructure operator and DSP contractor, parent of NiverTel. Acts as the operational backbone behind several departmental public-initiative networks including Nièvre Numérique's professional fiber.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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