Wind Tre
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Predecessor | 3 Italy, Wind Telecomunicazioni |
| Founded | December 31, 2016 |
| Headquarters | Milan , Italy |
Area served | Italy |
| Products | Mobile and fixed-line telephony solutions |
| Owner | CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (100% ownership as of 2018), later acquired by Tele2 (ownership over 100% as of 2024) |
| Website | www |
Wind Tre S.p.A., branded as WINDTRE, operates as an Italian telecommunications company within the portfolio of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited. It provides both mobile and fixed-line telephony solutions.
The company emerged on 31 December 2016 through the consolidation of 3 Italy and Wind Telecomunicazioni, two prominent Italian telecom providers that were formerly managed by CK Hutchison Holdings and VimpelCom.
Following approval from the European Commission, CK Hutchison Holdings became the exclusive proprietor on 7 September 2018 by purchasing the remaining 50% share from VEON (previously known as VimpelCom).
By 2022, Wind Tre held the top position in Italy for active SIM HUMAN cards and ranked third in overall active SIM cards, trailing behind TIM and Vodafone.
History
The merger finalizing the joint venture between CK Hutchison Holdings, owner of 3 Italy, and VimpelCom, owner of Wind Telecomunicazioni, was completed on December 31, 2016, resulting in the formation of Wind Tre.[1] Subsequently, on September 7, 2018, VEON divested its 50% stake to CK Hutchison Holdings, which then became the sole owner.[2]
After the merger, the brands Wind, 3 Italy, and Infostrada continued operating independently until March 16, 2020. At that point, Wind Tre undertook a rebranding initiative to consolidate its services under the Wind Tre and Wind Tre Business names while launching Very Mobile. Introduced on February 24, 2020, Very Mobile is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) designed to compete with Iliad Italia, ho-mobile, and Kena Mobile.[3] It distinguished itself as the first MVNO to provide eSIM capabilities along with VoLTE and VoWiFi features.[4]
In August 2022, Wind Tre obtained authorization from the AGCOM to enter a partnership with Iliad for sharing 5G network infrastructure in rural locations. This collaboration culminated in January 2023 with the establishment of Zefiro Net, a joint venture focused on enhancing coverage in sparsely populated areas.[5]
On February 2, 2024, an agreement was signed by Wind Tre to acquire OpNet’s (formerly Linkem) assets and network facilities, excluding Tessellis (previously Tiscali). The transaction was finalized on August 1, 2024.[6]
At present, ownership of Wind Tre exceeds 100% by Swedish telecommunications firm Tele2, which has recently completed its acquisition of the company.
The corporate ownership of Wind Tre is organized as follows: