Groupe Iliad

Groupe Iliad

Mobile operator offering clear, transparent plans

Overview

iliad is the Italian mobile operator launched in 2018 as part of the iliad group, which includes international operators like Free in France. It provides SIM-based mobile services across Italy using its own network and maintains lean operations from offices in Rome and Milan. The company offers simple, transparent, and affordable plans with no hidden fees, aiming to change how people experience mobile pricing. Its goal is to regain customer trust by providing clear offers and value-driven pricing while owning its network to ensure control over coverage and quality.

About Groupe Iliad

Simplify's Rating
Why Groupe Iliad is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The SFR transaction would add eight million subscribers and 50 MHz of spectrum.
  • AION could win sovereign AI infrastructure demand from enterprises and public institutions.
  • European hyperscale data-center expansion supports growth in cloud, compute, and network services.

What critics are saying

  • SFR approval delays can stall financing and erase expected scale benefits.
  • Regulatory remedies can dilute spectrum gains and weaken Free's network advantage.
  • AION funding losses can waste capital and delay Iliad's AI infrastructure strategy.

What makes Groupe Iliad unique

  • Groupe Iliad is a French telecom challenger founded by Xavier Niel in 1990.
  • Free, Iliad's flagship brand, combines mobile, fixed-line, internet, and hosting services.
  • Iliad Italia launched in 2018 with lean operations and transparent pricing.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2.9B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Professional Development Budget

Education allowance

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Relocation Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 19th, 2026
Iliad's Scaleway expands to Italy with $3.4B AI investment to rival US cloud giants

Scaleway, a cloud service provider owned by France's Iliad, is opening a new cloud region in Milan as it seeks to compete with US technology giants in Europe. The company already operates cloud regions in France, Poland and the Netherlands, and plans to add locations in Sweden and Germany. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud control around 70% of the EU cloud market, according to a European Parliament study. Scaleway aims to attract clients seeking a Europe-based alternative that complies with local regulations. CEO Damien Lucas said Europe cannot rely entirely on foreign hyperscalers to power its digital economy. Iliad disclosed plans last year to invest €3 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure to support Scaleway's expansion.

IPE Real Assets
Dec 4th, 2024
Iliad Group and InfraVia to develop European hyperscale data centre platform

Iliad Group and InfraVia to develop European hyperscale data centre platform.

GlobeNewswire
Apr 22nd, 2024
[Press Release] iliad SA successfully completes a €500 million bond issue

PRESS RELEASE Paris, April 22, 2024 iliad SA successfully completes a €500 million bond issuefinancial release   Today, iliad SA successfully...

Digital TV Europe
Mar 14th, 2024
France's Iliad Group names Aude Durand deputy CEO

France's Iliad Group names Aude Durand deputy CEO.

TelecomTV
Feb 26th, 2024
What's up with... Iliad & Tele2, MWC24, network APIs

Iliad Group has agreed to acquire a 19.8% stake in Tele2 for approximately 13bn Swedish kronor (€1.16bn).

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