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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
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 deal will generate ~€2B annual revenue and ~€900M operating cash flow, including €500M synergies.
- Securing Ba2 credit rating upgrade reflects improved financial stability and investor confidence after €10B financing commitment.
- Post-SFR acquisition, Iliad will become the third-largest EU telecom operator by subscribers, expanding its European footprint.
What critics are saying
- Free absorbing 6M SFR RED users in France within 6–12 months erodes Iliad’s low-cost differentiation and reduces subscriber growth margin by 15–20%.
- Orange’s fiber dominance in Italy, backed by CityFibre and VodafoneThree, raises Iliad Italia’s wholesale access costs by 10–15% in 12–18 months.
- EU rejection of AION’s €10B gigafactory bid in 6–12 months would eliminate Iliad’s €4B sovereign cloud investment, delaying AI rollout by 18–24 months.
What makes Groupe Iliad unique
- Iliad leads the AION consortium to build a €10B sovereign AI gigafactory in France with partners like Orange and EDF.
- Iliad acquired 8M SFR subscribers and 50MHz spectrum via a €6.5B deal, strengthening Free's market position and network capacity.
- Iliad operates a lean, innovative model targeting users who lost faith in traditional operators across France, Italy, and Poland.
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$5.1B
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7 Rounds
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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.
Iliad Group and InfraVia to develop European hyperscale data centre platform.
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France's Iliad Group names Aude Durand deputy CEO.
Iliad Group has agreed to acquire a 19.8% stake in Tele2 for approximately 13bn Swedish kronor (€1.16bn).
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About Groupe Iliad
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1987
Groupe Iliad is Hiring for 17 Jobs on Simplify!
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