TIM vs Vodafone vs WindTre vs Iliad: which Italian network?

Italy's networks are unusually close: in Opensignal's latest overall scores only 1.3 points separate first from last. The real differences are in speed, 5G and price.

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What the latest test found

NetworkOverall score (of 100)Download speed
TIM69.550.5 Mbps
Vodafone69.163.8 Mbps (fastest)
Fastweb68.657.5 Mbps
WindTre68.349.5 Mbps
Iliad68.237.4 Mbps

These are Opensignal's December 2025 Italy figures, covering September to November 2025. WindTre led both measures of how far its 5G reaches, and in Opensignal's first-quarter 2026 results TIM led for consistent quality. Vodafone Italy and Fastweb became one company on 1 January 2026.

Cheaper brands on the same networks

NetworkCheaper brand that uses it
TIMKena Mobile
Vodafoneho. Mobile
WindTreVery Mobile

What to check for your own use

  • Price. With the networks this close, a cheaper brand or Iliad's plans often make more sense than paying for the fastest.
  • Calling Bangladesh. Some plans include international minutes; calling apps over data avoid the charge altogether.
  • Signal at home and work, especially in older buildings with thick walls.
  • Registration. A SIM needs your ID and codice fiscale.

Questions people ask

Which is the best mobile network in Italy?

They are very close: in Opensignal's December 2025 scores TIM was narrowly first overall and Vodafone had the fastest downloads. Price and signal where you live usually decide it.

Is ho. Mobile on Vodafone?

Yes. ho. Mobile uses Vodafone's network, Kena Mobile uses TIM's and Very Mobile uses WindTre's.

Where these figures come from

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