Fastweb Milan Via Caracciolo Central Office & Cloud Data Center

Status: Operational / Primary Capital Metropolitan Core Hub   |   Location: Via Francesco Caracciolo 51, 20155 Milan, Italy

Project Overview

The Fastweb Milan Data Center, also known as the Fastweb Central Office and Network Switching Center Caracciolo, is a major telecommunications gateway, network switching and enterprise digital infrastructure facility operated by Fastweb S.p.A., a subsidiary of Swisscom, in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Located at Via Francesco Caracciolo 51, the facility serves as an important component of Fastweb's telecommunications infrastructure across Northern Italy, supporting network connectivity, enterprise services and digital communications. Its role extends beyond conventional data center hosting, encompassing telecommunications switching, routing, network virtualization, server infrastructure and edge computing capabilities. The technical environment supports mission-critical network functions and computing systems required for Fastweb's fixed broadband, fiber and mobile services. The facility incorporates resilient infrastructure designed to support continuous operation, including dual A+B electrical paths, static uninterruptible power supply systems, standby emergency diesel generation and N+1 precision thermal management. These systems provide multiple layers of protection for critical telecommunications and computing equipment. Connectivity is a central feature of the Caracciolo facility, with access to Milan's dense fiber ecosystem and interconnection infrastructure supporting communication with carriers, internet service providers, cloud platforms and enterprise networks. Its connectivity to the MIX, Milan Internet eXchange, further strengthens its position within the city's digital ecosystem and provides access to a broad range of interconnected networks. The facility's location in Milan places it within one of Italy's most important business and technology markets, where demand for high-capacity connectivity, cloud services and distributed computing continues to expand. Fastweb's broader network infrastructure enables the site to support digital services across Northern Italy while maintaining connections to national and international telecommunications routes. The convergence of telecommunications networks, virtualization and edge computing is increasingly important as 5G, fiber broadband and cloud-based enterprise services generate growing volumes of distributed data and processing requirements. The Fastweb Caracciolo facility therefore represents an important part of Milan's telecommunications infrastructure, combining resilient technical systems, network switching, enterprise computing and interconnection capabilities. Its integration with Fastweb's wider network and Milan's carrier ecosystem strengthens its role in supporting the region's expanding digital economy and the growing demand for reliable, low-latency digital services.

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