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| industry = [[Telecommunications industry|Telecommunications]]
| industry = [[Telecommunications industry|Telecommunications]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2001}}
| founded = {{Start date and age|2001}}
| founder = AngelVentures Serviços de Consultoria S.A.
| founder = Davide Rota
| hq_location =
| hq_location =
| hq_location_city = [[Rome]]
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| key_people = Davide Rota ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])
| key_people = Davide Rota ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])
| products = [[Fixed wireless access]]
| products = [[Fixed wireless access]]
| subsid = [[Tiscali]] (58.60%)
| owner = [[Wind Tre]] (100%)
| parent = [[Wind Tre]]
| subsid =
| website = {{URL|https://www.opnet.it/}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.opnet.it/}}
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'''OpNet S.p.A.''' (formerly '''Linkem S.p.A.''') is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[telecommunications company]] specializing in [[wireless broadband]] [[Internet connection|connection]] ([[HiperLAN]], [[WiMAX]] and [[Wi-Fi]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chi siamo: Azienda |url=https://www.linkem.com/chi-siamo |access-date=2021-09-27 |website=www.linkem.com |language=it}}</ref>


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'''OpNet [[S.p.A.]]''' (formerly '''Linkem S.p.A.''') is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[telecommunications company]] specializing in [[wireless broadband]] [[Internet connection|connection]] ([[HiperLAN]], [[WiMAX]] and [[Wi-Fi]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chi siamo: Azienda |url=https://www.linkem.com/chi-siamo |access-date=2021-08-13 |website=www.linkem.com |language=it}}</ref>
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OpNet has a network of [[Wholly owned subsidiary|wholly owned subsidiaries]] with 1,200 antennas ([[Base transceiver station|BTS]]) located throughout Italy, providing [[Internet]] connectivity to surrounding areas. The Linkem [[Telecommunications network|network]] is an alternative to traditional telecommunications networks, allowing signal transmission to areas that lack [[Cellular network|cellular]] connectivity.<ref>[http://www.repubblica.it/economia/affari-e-finanza/2012/10/22/news/linkem_ricalcola_il_divario_digitale_al_15_-45039766/ Linkem ricalcola il divario digitale]</ref>


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The [[company]] has a network of [[Wholly owned subsidiary|wholly owned subsidiaries]] with 1,200 antennas ([[Base transceiver station|BTS]]) located throughout Italy, providing [[Internet connectivity]] to surrounding areas. The Linkem [[Telecommunications network|network]] is an alternative to traditional telecommunications networks, allowing signal transmission to areas that lack [[cellular connectivity]].<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Linkem ricalcola il divario digitale: è al 15% - Economia e Finanza con Bloomberg |url=http://www.repubblica.it/economia/affari-e-finanza/2012/10/22/news/linkem_ricalcola_il_divario_digitale_al_15_-45039766/ |access-date=2014-09-27 |website=[[Repubblica.it]] |language=it-IT}}</ref>
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OpNet was Italy's first [[Wireless Internet Service Provider]],<ref>[http://www.breitband.bz.it/forum/viewtopic.php?f=118&t=412 Linkem: network nazionale con il WiMax vinte 13 licenze • Breitband Internet in Südtirol]</ref> serving about 2,000 municipalities covering 40% of Italy's land area.<ref>[http://archivio-radiocor.ilsole24ore.com/articolo-703560/tlc-linkem-aumenta-capitale-50/ Tlc: Linkem aumenta il capitale di 50 mln per la rete Wi-Max | Radiocor, giovedi' 14 maggio 2009 (articolo 703560)]</ref>

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The [[firm]] was Italy's first [[Wireless Internet Service Provider]],<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Linkem: network nazionale con il WiMax vinte 13 licenze • Breitband Internet in Südtirol |url=http://www.breitband.bz.it/forum/viewtopic.php?f=118&t=412 |access-date=2014-09-27 |website=www.breitband.bz.it}}</ref> serving about 2,000 municipalities covering 40% of Italy's land area.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Tlc: Linkem aumenta il capitale di 50 mln per la rete Wi-Max {{!}} Radiocor, giovedi' 14 maggio 2009 (articolo 703560) |url=http://archivio-radiocor.ilsole24ore.com/articolo-703560/tlc-linkem-aumenta-capitale-50/ |access-date=2014-09-27 |website=archivio-radiocor.ilsole24ore.com |language=it-IT}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Logo-linkem-2016.png|thumb|Linkem logo (2016-2022)]]
[[File:Logo-linkem-2016.png|thumb|Linkem logo (2016-2022)]]
OpNet was founded in 2001 as ''Megabeam Italia S.p.A.'' Its founders include a group of [[manager]]s supported by AngelVentures Serviços de Consultoria S.A., of Gianfilippo Cuneo.<ref>[http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/2003/marzo/29/concorrenza_Internet_senza_fili_co_0_030329130.shtml La concorrenza e Internet senza fili]</ref> It was the first Italian [[Wireless Internet Service Provider]], originally serving around 100 thousand users through a [[Wi-Fi|Wi-Fi network]] predominantly available in hotels, airports (including [[John F. Kennedy International Airport|New York City JFK]] and [[London Heathrow]]), stations and service areas of the [[Autostrada A4 (Italy)|trunk A4]] [[Milan]]-[[Brescia]].
The [[company]] was founded in 2001 as Megabeam Italia S.p.A. by Davide Rota and a group of [[manager]]s supported by Angel Ventures Serviços de Consultoria S.A. of Gianfilippo Cuneo.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=La concorrenza e Internet senza fili |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/2003/marzo/29/concorrenza_Internet_senza_fili_co_0_030329130.shtml |access-date=2014-09-27 |website=archiviostorico.corriere.it |language=it-IT}}</ref>

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[[Telecom Italia]] indicated interest in the acquisition of Linkem for 11.5 million euros, but the Italian antitrust authorities required conditions the firm would not accept.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.repubblica.it/online/lf_new_economy/639/639/639.html| title = La Repubblica/lf_new_economy: Telecom Italia rinuncia a Megabeam ...ma rilancia sul wi-fi con Boingo}}</ref> Specifically, Telecom Italia would have had to separate wi-fi from all other services, give up all exclusive licenses held by itself as well as those held by Linkem, and grant competitors roaming access to the network, ending discriminatory pricing.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://archivio-radiocor.ilsole24ore.com/articolo-319555/telecom-rinuncia-wi-fi-megabeam/ |title=Telecom: Rinuncia al wi fi Megabeam dopo Antitrust -2- &#124; Radiocor, venerdi' 12 settembre 2003 (Articolo 319555) |access-date=2015-12-05 |archive-date=2012-07-01 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701144725/http://archivio-radiocor.ilsole24ore.com/articolo-319555/telecom-rinuncia-wi-fi-megabeam/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2005 the Linkem brand was created, and in June 2006 the company became ''Linkem S.p.A.'' In 2010 the company purchased Maxi-Com and Retelit.


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In 2003 [[Telecom Italia]] indicated interest in the [[Business acquisition|acquisition]] of Megabeam for 11.5 million euros, but the Italian [[antitrust]] authorities required conditions the firm would not accept.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=La Repubblica/lf_new_economy: Telecom Italia rinuncia a Megabeam ...ma rilancia sul wi-fi con Boingo |url=http://www.repubblica.it/online/lf_new_economy/639/639/639.html |access-date=2014-09-27 |website=[[Repubblica.it]] |language=it-IT}}</ref> Specifically, Telecom Italia would have had to separate [[Wi-Fi]] from all other [[Service (economics)|services]], give up all exclusive licenses held by itself as well as those held by Linkem, and grant competitors roaming access to the network, ending discriminatory pricing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Telecom: Rinuncia al wi fi Megabeam dopo Antitrust -2- &#124; Radiocor, venerdi' 12 settembre 2003 (Articolo 319555) |url=http://archivio-radiocor.ilsole24ore.com/articolo-319555/telecom-rinuncia-wi-fi-megabeam/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701144725/http://archivio-radiocor.ilsole24ore.com/articolo-319555/telecom-rinuncia-wi-fi-megabeam/ |archive-date=2012-07-01 |access-date=2014-09-27}}</ref>
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In 2008, A.F.T. S.p.A. (Linkem's [[parent company]]) won the notice of allocation for [[WiMAX]] frequency bands 3.4-3.6&nbsp;GHz,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businessonline.it/news/6164/vincitori-asta-wimax-in-italia-dovranno-coprire-meta-territorio-in-30-mesi.html|title = Wi-Max in Italia: I vincitori dell'asta. Entro 30 mesi dovranno essere coperte il 60% aree previste}}</ref> in 13 [[Italian regions]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nobuginformatica.it/Linkem.htm |title=Linkem, ecco il suo manifesto per il WiMax |access-date=2015-12-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021212239/http://www.nobuginformatica.it/Linkem.htm |archive-date=2013-10-21 }}</ref> with their offer of 34,420,000 euros. With its WiMAX service, Linkem reaches more than 80% of Italy's population - becoming the first Italian operator to launch a WiMAX-based voice and [[broadband]] service.<ref>[http://www.linkemspa.com/storia.php History]</ref>


In 2003 the company changed its [[Company naming|name]] to Linkem S.p.A.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2017-01-06 |title=LINKEM: cos'è? » |url=https://laroma24.it/approfondimenti/approfondimenti-approfondimenti/2017/01/linkem-cose |access-date=2017-04-29 |website=LaRoma24.it – Tutte le News, Notizie, Approfondimenti Live sulla As Roma |language=it-IT}}</ref>
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In 2010 Telecom Italia developed an agreement with Linkem for the rent of its WiMAX networks, offering free WiMAX in the regions where Linkem has its own network.<ref>[http://www.oneadsl.it/18/11/2010/ecco-la-copertura-del-servizio-wimax-di-telecom-italia/ http://www.oneadsl.it/18/11/2010/ecco-la-copertura-del-servizio-wimax-di-telecom-italia/]</ref>


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In 2008, A.F.T. S.p.A. (Linkem's [[parent company]]) won the notice of allocation for [[WiMAX]] frequency bands 3.4-3.6&nbsp;GHz,<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Wi-Max in Italia: i vincitori dell'asta. Entro 30 mesi dovranno essere coperte il 60% aree previste |url=http://www.businessonline.it/news/6164/vincitori-asta-wimax-in-italia-dovranno-coprire-meta-territorio-in-30-mesi.html |access-date=2014-09-27 |website=BusinessOnLine.it |language=it-IT}}</ref> in 13 [[Regions of Italy|Italian regions]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Linkem, ecco il suo manifesto per il WiMax |url=http://www.nobuginformatica.it/Linkem.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021212239/http://www.nobuginformatica.it/Linkem.htm |archive-date=2013-10-21 |access-date=2014-09-27}}</ref> with their offer of 34,420,000 euros. With its WiMAX service, Linkem reaches more than 80% of Italy's population - becoming the first Italian operator to launch a WiMAX-based voice and [[broadband]] service.<ref name=":0" />
By 2012, Linkem was serving a population of over 27 million residents.


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In 2010 Telecom Italia developed an agreement with Linkem for the rent of its WiMAX networks, offering free WiMAX in the regions where Linkem has its own network.{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}}
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IN 2015 [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] coverage commencedv on 3.5&nbsp;GHz frequencies (Linkem proprietary frequencies) with a campaign to replace outdoor WiMAX antennas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.corrierecomunicazioni.it/tlc/21697_rota-digital-gap-dal-wimax-ottimi-riscontri.htm|title=Rota: "Digital gap, dal Wimax ottimi riscontri"|date=5 June 2013}}</ref>


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2015 marked the activation of [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] coverage on 3.5&nbsp;GHz frequencies (Linkem proprietary frequencies) with a campaign to replace outdoor WiMAX antennas.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Rota: "Digital gap, dal Wimax ottimi riscontri" |url=http://www.corrierecomunicazioni.it/tlc/21697_rota-digital-gap-dal-wimax-ottimi-riscontri.htm |access-date=2014-09-27 |website=www.corrierecomunicazioni.it |language=it-IT}}</ref>
On 30 December 2021, [[Tiscali|Tiscali S.p.A.]] and Linkem S.p.A. approved the project for the [[Mergers and acquisitions|merger]] by [[Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] of Linkem Retail S.r.l. in Tiscali S.p.A.


On 27 April 2022, the [[shareholders' meeting]]s of Tiscali and Linkem approved the merger between the two companies.
On 30 December 2021, [[Tiscali|Tiscali S.p.A.]] and Linkem S.p.A. approved the project for the [[Mergers and acquisitions|merger]] by [[Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] of Linkem Retail S.r.l. in Tiscali S.p.A. On 27 April 2022, the [[shareholders' meeting]]s of Tiscali and Linkem approved the merger between the two companies.


On 1 August 2022, the two companies completed the merger process: Tiscali S.p.A. integrated Linkem Retail S.r.l., with the consequent transfer of the branch to the [[subsidiary]] [[Tiscali Italia|Tiscali Italia S.p.A.]], while Linkem S.p.A. became the [[majority shareholder]] of Tiscali S.p.A. (58.60%).<ref>{{Cite web |last=bebeez |date=2022-04-27 |title=Linkem Retail and Tiscali’s general meetings approve the announced merger of Linkem’s newco in the Milan-listed tlc |url=https://bebeez.it/en/private-equity-en/linkem-retail-and-tiscalis-general-meetings-approve-the-announced-merger-of-linkems-newco-the-non-listed-tlc-company-will-own-a-61-stake-valued-about-104-mln-euro-in-milan-listed-tiscali/ |access-date=2023-01-26 |website=BeBeez |language=en-US}}</ref>
On 1 August 2022, the two companies completed the merger process: Tiscali S.p.A. integrated Linkem Retail S.r.l., with the consequent transfer of the branch to the [[subsidiary]] [[Tiscali Italia|Tiscali Italia S.p.A.]], while Linkem S.p.A. became the [[majority shareholder]] of Tiscali S.p.A. (58.60%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fusione Linkem-Tiscali: leader nella banda ultralarga {{!}} Linkem |url=https://www.linkem.com/fusione-linkem-tiscali |access-date=2022-08-12 |website=www.linkem.com |language=it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The new Tiscali is born: the business plan has been endorsed by the banking institutions and will be implemented starting from August 1st, 2022, overcoming the certified plan pursuant to section 67 of the Italian Bankruptcy Law |url=https://www.tiscali.com/en/download/the-new-tiscali-is-born-the-business-plan-has-been-endorsed-by-the-banking-institutions-and-will-be-implemented-starting-from-august-1st-2022-overcoming-the-certified-plan-pursuant-to-section-67-of/?wpdmdl=17135&refresh=62efd6c5aa2371659885253 |access-date=2022-08-12 |website=www.tiscali.com |format=PDF}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=bebeez |date=2022-04-27 |title=Linkem Retail and Tiscali's general meetings approve the announced merger of Linkem's newco in the Milan-listed tlc |url=https://bebeez.it/en/private-equity-en/linkem-retail-and-tiscalis-general-meetings-approve-the-announced-merger-of-linkems-newco-the-non-listed-tlc-company-will-own-a-61-stake-valued-about-104-mln-euro-in-milan-listed-tiscali/ |access-date=2023-01-26 |website=BeBeez |language=en-US}}</ref>


In September 2022 the company changed its name again to ''OpNet S.p.A.'', deciding to focus on the [[wholesale]] market, while the Linkem [[brand]] still remains active under the control of Tiscali.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=OpNet S.p.A. |url=https://www.opnet.it/chi-siamo/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=www.opnet.it |language=it-IT}}</ref>
In September 2022 the company changed its name again to OpNet S.p.A., deciding to focus on the [[wholesale market]], while the Linkem [[brand]] still remains active under the control of Tiscali.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-07 |title=- Key4Biz - Linkem diventa Opnet. Davide Rota 'Operatore 5G wholesale only, puntiamo sui Verticals' - OpNet S.p.A. |url=https://opnet.it/linkem-diventa-opnet/ |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=opnet.it}}</ref>


On February 2, 2024, [[Wind Tre]] signed an agreement for the acquisition of the [[Asset|assets]], including the [[network infrastructure]], of OpNet, which will be acquired 100% by Wind Tre together with all other [[Subsidiary company|subsidiaries]], excluding Tessellis (formerly Tiscali). On August 1, the transaction was completed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jefferies Completes Sale of OpNet Operations to Wind Tre – Company Announcement - FT.com |url=https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/detail?dockey=600-202408010652BIZWIRE_USPRX____20240731_BW849225-1 |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=markets.ft.com}}</ref>
==Ownership==
In 2003 shareholders were reported to be Angel Ventures Serviços de Consultorio S.A. (42%), 2G Investments S.p.A. (28%), Cuneo & Associati S.r.l. (4%), Marco Airoldi (4%), Rocco Rosa (7%), Davide Rota (12%) and Ser-Fid Italian Trust and Audit S.p.A. (3%). In July 2009, the company A.F.T. S.p.A., which owns 100% of the share capital of Linkem S.p.A., was owned by several investment funds, including Ramius Capital Group, Vintage Investment, Leucadia, and 2G investments.


== Communication and sponsorships ==
== Communication and sponsorships ==
* Testimonial 2012–2013 in planning national TV: Belen Rodriguez and Francesca Piccinini
* Testimonial 2012–2013 in planning national TV: [[Belén Rodríguez]] and [[Francesca Piccinini]]
* Technology partner Fipav
* Technology partner [[FIPAV]]
* Title sponsor of the Italian club (Linkem Club Italy<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.linkemclubitalia.com/ |title=Penpuok |access-date=2020-02-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404020643/http://www.linkemclubitalia.com/ |archive-date=2017-04-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref>) 2009–2010
* Title sponsor of the Italian club (Linkem Club Italy<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.linkemclubitalia.com/ |title=Penpuok |access-date=2020-02-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404020643/http://www.linkemclubitalia.com/ |archive-date=2017-04-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref>) 2009–2010
* Official sponsor of the '[[Foggia Calcio]] for the Pro League championship 2010–2011
* Official sponsor of the '[[Foggia Calcio]] for the Pro League championship 2010–2011
* Official sponsor Avezzano Rugby 2011–2012
* Official sponsor Avezzano Rugby 2011–2012
* Official sponsor Messina Volleyball 2011–2012
* Official sponsor Messina Volleyball 2011–2012
* Official sponsor of the [[Stadio San Nicola]] in [[Bari]] 2012–2013
* Official sponsor of the [[Stadio San Nicola|San Nicola stadium]] in Bari 2012–2013
* Official sponsor of the basketball team Linkem NPC Rieti 2012–2013
* Official sponsor of the basketball team Linkem NPC Rieti 2012–2013
* Official sponsor PlayOff Volleyball male Serie A 2012–2013
* Official sponsor PlayOff Volleyball male Serie A 2012–2013
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This article is about Italian telecommunications company. For software company, see OPNET.
OpNet S.p.A.
FormerlyMegabeam Italia S.p.A. (2001-2005)
Linkem S.p.A. (2005-2022)
Company typeS.p.A.
IndustryTelecommunications
Founded2001; 23 years ago (2001)
FounderDavide Rota
Headquarters
Rome
,
Italy
Area served
Italy
Key people
Davide Rota (CEO)
ProductsFixed wireless access
OwnerWind Tre (100%)
ParentWind Tre
Websitewww.opnet.it

OpNet S.p.A. (formerly Linkem S.p.A.) is an Italian telecommunications company specializing in wireless broadband connection (HiperLAN, WiMAX and Wi-Fi).[1]

The company has a network of wholly owned subsidiaries with 1,200 antennas (BTS) located throughout Italy, providing Internet connectivity to surrounding areas. The Linkem network is an alternative to traditional telecommunications networks, allowing signal transmission to areas that lack cellular connectivity.[2]

The firm was Italy's first Wireless Internet Service Provider,[3] serving about 2,000 municipalities covering 40% of Italy's land area.[4]

History

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Linkem logo (2016-2022)

The company was founded in 2001 as Megabeam Italia S.p.A. by Davide Rota and a group of managers supported by Angel Ventures Serviços de Consultoria S.A. of Gianfilippo Cuneo.[5]

In 2003 Telecom Italia indicated interest in the acquisition of Megabeam for 11.5 million euros, but the Italian antitrust authorities required conditions the firm would not accept.[6] Specifically, Telecom Italia would have had to separate Wi-Fi from all other services, give up all exclusive licenses held by itself as well as those held by Linkem, and grant competitors roaming access to the network, ending discriminatory pricing.[7]

In 2003 the company changed its name to Linkem S.p.A.[8]

In 2008, A.F.T. S.p.A. (Linkem's parent company) won the notice of allocation for WiMAX frequency bands 3.4-3.6 GHz,[9] in 13 Italian regions[10] with their offer of 34,420,000 euros. With its WiMAX service, Linkem reaches more than 80% of Italy's population - becoming the first Italian operator to launch a WiMAX-based voice and broadband service.[8]

In 2010 Telecom Italia developed an agreement with Linkem for the rent of its WiMAX networks, offering free WiMAX in the regions where Linkem has its own network.[citation needed]

2015 marked the activation of LTE coverage on 3.5 GHz frequencies (Linkem proprietary frequencies) with a campaign to replace outdoor WiMAX antennas.[11]

On 30 December 2021, Tiscali S.p.A. and Linkem S.p.A. approved the project for the merger by incorporation of Linkem Retail S.r.l. in Tiscali S.p.A. On 27 April 2022, the shareholders' meetings of Tiscali and Linkem approved the merger between the two companies.

On 1 August 2022, the two companies completed the merger process: Tiscali S.p.A. integrated Linkem Retail S.r.l., with the consequent transfer of the branch to the subsidiary Tiscali Italia S.p.A., while Linkem S.p.A. became the majority shareholder of Tiscali S.p.A. (58.60%).[12][13][14]

In September 2022 the company changed its name again to OpNet S.p.A., deciding to focus on the wholesale market, while the Linkem brand still remains active under the control of Tiscali.[15]

On February 2, 2024, Wind Tre signed an agreement for the acquisition of the assets, including the network infrastructure, of OpNet, which will be acquired 100% by Wind Tre together with all other subsidiaries, excluding Tessellis (formerly Tiscali). On August 1, the transaction was completed.[16]

Communication and sponsorships

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  • Testimonial 2012–2013 in planning national TV: Belén Rodríguez and Francesca Piccinini
  • Technology partner FIPAV
  • Title sponsor of the Italian club (Linkem Club Italy[17]) 2009–2010
  • Official sponsor of the 'Foggia Calcio for the Pro League championship 2010–2011
  • Official sponsor Avezzano Rugby 2011–2012
  • Official sponsor Messina Volleyball 2011–2012
  • Official sponsor of the San Nicola stadium in Bari 2012–2013
  • Official sponsor of the basketball team Linkem NPC Rieti 2012–2013
  • Official sponsor PlayOff Volleyball male Serie A 2012–2013

References

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  1. ^ "Chi siamo: Azienda". www.linkem.com (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  2. ^ "Linkem ricalcola il divario digitale: è al 15% - Economia e Finanza con Bloomberg". Repubblica.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  3. ^ "Linkem: network nazionale con il WiMax vinte 13 licenze • Breitband Internet in Südtirol". www.breitband.bz.it. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
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