San Giorgio di Piano (Bologna), 26 August 2025 – FiberCop, the company that manages Italy’s most extensive and far-reaching digital infrastructure, has completed works to strengthen the fibre optic internet network in the municipality of San Giorgio di Piano (Bologna). Works to build the new ultra-broadband network have already reached several areas of the municipality, with the aim of progressively making ultra-fast connections available.

The project, fully financed by FiberCop, brought fibre directly into homes. The digital infrastructure enables speeds of up to 2.5 Gigabits per second and, in the coming months, up to 10 Gigabits per second.

The municipality of San Giorgio di Piano now has a fibre infrastructure that will accelerate the digitalisation of households, businesses and public administration, enabling innovative services such as 4K streaming, remote work, telemedicine and digital services including traffic management, public lighting and environmental monitoring. In addition, fibre will help the environment by reducing CO₂ emissions.

Residents can check service availability with their chosen telecoms operator and request activation to benefit immediately from the performance of the new network.

“FiberCop continues to invest in the country’s digital transformation, promoting the adoption of fibre and facilitating access to advanced services across its territory”, said Gianni Crocetti, FiberCop’s Head of Operations for Northeastern Italy. “The availability of infrastructure that can handle ever-growing traffic volumes over stable, high-speed connections will support businesses in developing their activities and improve quality of life for citizens, contributing to the growth of the local economy.”

Wherever possible, existing infrastructure was used for fibre installation, including public lighting ducts. Where excavations were required, innovative, low-impact techniques were adopted. FiberCop worked with the Municipal Authority to minimise the impact on traffic and proceed swiftly with delivery of the new network. The works covered in particular the main built-up area.