Offers the most affordable and reliable home internet ADSL or Fiber

To understand which telephone operator should have high speed Internet at home, in this guide we have made a comparison to understand who is the best in terms of coverage and speed, with an eye to the price (we will always try to show you the cheapest offer available).
Among the various telephone operators there are some with a better reputation, there are those with offers for those who want to save money, there are those that ensure a faster Internet connection and those who suffer more frequent technical problems.
Let's find out together the best operator for each reference parameter, so we can really choose the best operator according to our needs.

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To make a careful choice we have divided the guide into chapters, each of which examines a different parameter with which to carefully evaluate which operator to rely on.

Best operator for coverage

The fixed Internet discourse in Italy revolves for the most part on TIM (formerly known as Telecom Italia), the former monopolist of the telephone network.
Even if the liberalization of the telecommunications market has expanded the possibilities and offers available to users (in particular with fiber optic offers), TIM still remains the owner of most of the network infrastructure which is often rented by other operators in order to offer both ADSL and FTTC (fiber up to the cabin cruiser).

When this happens the line speeds could be very variable (in ADSL it is always very slow, while in FTTC the results vary according to the area) and in case of problems you must still go to a TIM technician to solve them. We talked about this distinction in the article on how to check network coverage with the various operators, which is certainly the phase to start before choosing which subscription to subscribe to.
TIM therefore remains the most efficient choice in terms of coverage, even if it is certainly not the cheapest . Keep in mind that, if there is network coverage with TIM, there is also with other operators who, even if less reliable, allow you to save a lot.
The operators that place themselves immediately behind TIM for fiber optic coverage (FTTH) are the following:

1. Fastweb
2. Vodafone
3. Wind
4. Tiscali

By focusing on one of these operators we will save something in absolute terms (lower price per subscription, as in the case of Wind and Tiscali) or in relative terms (no exit costs and no time constraints, as in the case of Fastweb). Vodafone has good network coverage but the prices are high, in line with those offered by TIM.

Best operator for connection technology

If we want to activate a new line on ADSL technology, better focus on Wind to save as much as possible and have a good ADSL (even if the speeds will still be very low compared to other technologies).

If, on the other hand, we have to focus on a mixed copper fiber connection (also known as VSDL / FTTC / FTTS ), we check whether we can get a good offer from Fastweb or Wind, so as to save and benefit from TIM's speed by paying much less.
At this point the choice becomes entirely personal and, I believe, in this article we have really examined every aspect and every distinguishing factor.
If, on the other hand, we want to focus on an FTTH connection, all operators are fine if there is coverage, since in any case very high speeds are reached; if we want to save money, we recommend trying Fastweb, which offers a fast fiber with highly competitive prices and no exit or activation costs.
On offers, we refer you to our specific articles:

1. ADSL Internet at home with TIM
2. Fastweb rates for ADSL and Fiber Optic internet offers
3. Vodafone offers for internet at home ADSL and Fiber
4. ADSL and Fibra Infostrada (Wind) offers
5. Tiscali offers and internet rates at home

Best operator for Internet speed

If we want to choose our new operator based on connection speeds, better to divide by technology all the operators seen so far:

• ADSL : in this area, the fastest TIM remains, even if saturation is present in many cities and you do not travel at more than 7 Mega per second in many scenarios.
• FTTC : here the TIM network is the master given the use of the networks rented by other operators. With the FTTC compatible cabinet, we get speeds between 50 and 300 Mega per second in many cities, even small or remote ones.
• FTTH : for the lucky ones who can have fiber all the way home, all operators offer the possibility of reaching 1000 Mega per second, with very few points of difference between the various operators. One is worth the other on such advanced technologies!

In this regard, we invite you to read our guide VDSL, FTTC and FTTH Fiber: what differences and which is better "> Wind ABSOLUTE.

With € 25.99 per month (price blocked) we can activate ADSL up to 20 Mega (in reality there will be many less, with an average of 7 Mega), unlimited calls to any landline number.
In the offer there is no modem (which we will have to buy separately ), but we will immediately be placed in the best possible technology: if we have FTTC or FTTH at our address, we will have access to superior connection technologies at this price.
If, on the other hand, we want to focus on quality and assistance, we can take a look at TIM's offers, however more expensive than Wind.

Best offer Mixed copper fiber (FTTC)

To have more speed without spending a fortune we have to focus on FTTC technology, which guarantees great compatibility since we will not even have to change the phone socket and a really interesting speed (up to 200 Mega). From this point of view, the FTTC connection can be offered on the operator's dedicated line (not widespread), or offered on a rented TIM network (most likely scenario).
The best FTTC offer that we can subscribe to with a dedicated TIM network is Fastweb Casa.

At the cost of € 27.95 per month we will have unlimited internet up to 1 Gbps (in the case of FTTH coverage), unlimited calls, modem included in the price and without any hidden costs or duration restrictions. If we do not have FTTH coverage we will be diverted to FTTC, still obtaining a good connection speed in most of the scenarios.
If you are interested in other FTTC offers, please refer to the Vodafone and Wind offers page.

Best offer Pure Fiber (FTTH)

To have the best Internet connection we will have to focus on FTTH connections, that is the real optical fiber that reaches home and replaces copper connections. This type of technology gives speeds of up to 1000 Megabits per second and often the cost is identical to that of the FTTC, only the activation costs change (since we will often pay the intervention of the technician, who will lay the fiber right inside the house).
Currently the best offer for FTTH is TIM SUPER FIBER.

At € 29.90 per month we will have FTTH fiber up to 1 Gbps, Modem and Tim Vision included in the price, although this type of offers bind customers from 2 to 4 years with heavy penalties and very high withdrawal costs (they recover back all promotional discounts obtained).
If we want an FTTH line without constraints and without hidden costs, we will have to focus on Fastweb offers, where, however, the coverage is lower than in TIM.
For those who want to save as much as possible, we can always focus on Wind offers, if we are covered by their FTTH network.

The best operator without a telephone line

In addition to these there are also other companies that offer wireless Internet subscriptions, but they are to be taken into consideration only if your home is not covered by TIM, the ADSL is too slow or we cannot switch to one of the fiber offers. These operators use dedicated WiMax or LTE antennas to get fixed Internet without having to have an active landline.
The best offer for this category is that of the Linkem operator.

At the cost of € 19.90 per month (for the first year) we can take home an Internet connection without a fixed line, without traffic limits and maximum speed up to 30 Mega speed, with modem included in the price. In this case we will also have to place the Linkem antern on the roof or balcony, in order to pick up the operator's signal (exactly as if it were a mobile cellular network).
Other offers for Internet without telephone line we can find at the operators Tiscali, EOLO and Cheapnet.

Conclusions

As we have seen an offer that makes everyone happy, it does not exist: if we have FTTC or FTTH coverage, it is better to focus on Fastweb or TIM to have a good connection speed and good assistance, while to save money we will have to focus on Wind or on Tiscali.
Vodafone is doing well in every scenario, but its policy of hidden costs and very heavy constraints make it the least convenient in the long run.
To know the best offers for FTTC or FTTH technology, please refer to our guide to the Best Optical Fiber: check coverage and offers
In other similar guides we have seen how to measure the true speed of the Internet and above all how to find the fastest operator in your area .