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In Italy, in 2023, TIM led the way among mobile providers in Italy for 5G network speeds, with an average download speed of Mbps and an upload speed of **** Mbps. Vodafone was the second-fastest provider, offering an average download speed of Mbps.

5G coverage and speed in Italy

In 2021, almost the entire Italian population had 5G broadband coverage both in urban and rural areas, where 5G was available around ** percent and ** percent of the time at speeds of Mbps and **** Mbps, respectively. Furthermore, the 700Mhz 5G frequency, expected to be completed by the end of 2022, is forecast to cover ** percent of the population by 2023, while the 3.5GHz 5G network, expected to be launched by 2023, will be available to around ** percent of the population in the same year.

Telecom providers’ 5G reach and quality

Overall, as of 2022, WindTre is the Italian telecom operator with the highest 5G availability and reach, followed by Vodafone and Iliad. However, in that same year, TIM provided the highest-quality video experience and the best game experience, while Iliad provided the best 5G voice app experience. Finally, these providers offer deals including subscriptions and 5G-enabled smartphones, such as the new iPhone ** and the Galaxy Z Flip *.