Wind Telecomunicazioni S.p.A.

Wind Tre S.p.A. is an Italian telecommunications operator that provides mobile voice, data, and messaging services, as well as fixed-line broadband and IPTV offerings to residential and business customers. The company operates under the Wind and 3 brands, delivering convergent bundles that combine mobile and fixed connectivity. It serves customers across the Italian mainland and islands, leveraging a nationwide network infrastructure. Wind Tre holds licences for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G spectrum, enabling it to offer a range of mobile broadband speeds. Its product portfolio includes prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, fibre‑to‑the‑home (FTTH) and hybrid fibre‑coaxial (HFC) broadband, and value‑added services such as cloud storage and security suites.

Wind Tre was created in 2016 through the merger of Wind Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. and 3 Italia (H3G), forming a 50/50 joint venture between CK Hutchison Holdings and VimpelCom (now VEON). The company is one of the largest telecommunications providers in Italy, competing in a market dominated by a few major operators. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) and complies with national and EU telecom regulations. Wind Tre distinguishes itself by focusing on integrated mobile‑fixed solutions and by investing in network modernization, including the rollout of 5G infrastructure across urban and rural areas. The company also maintains a dedicated business division that supplies connectivity, ICT, and managed services to enterprises and public sector entities.

In March 2017, Wind Tre experienced a data breach that affected over 5,000 customers after an attack on a third‑party provider of its Self Care platform, resulting in unauthorized access to personal data such as user IDs and login credentials for 402 individuals. The incident prompted Italy’s data protection authority to require the company to notify the affected customers and to implement remedial security measures. Despite this event, Wind Tre continues to operate as a major player in the Italian telecommunications sector, providing services to a large customer base. The company’s headquarters are located in Italy, reflecting its national focus and operational base.