FiberCop and FMC GlobalSat/MTN Partner for Hybrid Terrestrial–Satellite Networks in Italy
FiberCop, Italy’s leading fixed network operator, has signed a strategic partnership with FMC GlobalSat and its subsidiary MTNSat (MTN) to develop hybrid terrestrial–satellite network architectures integrating fiber access with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite backhaul.
The collaboration aims to extend high-speed broadband coverage to remote and hard-to-reach areas across Italy, using LEO satellites to complement FiberCop’s national fiber infrastructure. The partners have already completed successful tests combining Layer2+PPPoE terrestrial protocols with satellite backhaul — one of the first fully integrated architectures of its kind globally.
The initiative is a step toward resilient, nationwide connectivity for Italy, offering high-performance backhaul and last-mile services where terrestrial deployment is impractical. It also underscores the growing convergence between NTN and terrestrial networks to deliver continuous, ultra-broadband coverage.
FiberCop brings its 26 million km fiber network, which cover 96% of active lines in Italy, while FMC GlobalSat contributes decades of experience in multi-orbit, converged connectivity, working with operators including SpaceX Starlink and OneWeb.