Open Fiber ONT (Optical Network Terminal)

Open Fiber is an Italian telecommunications company that operates a wholesale-only fiber-optic network. The device shown in the image is an Optical Network Terminal (ONT), which converts fiber-optic light signals into electrical signals for internet use. While Open Fiber brands these devices, they are typically manufactured by specialized networking hardware companies like Nokia, Huawei, or ZTE at facilities primarily located in China or other global manufacturing hubs. The company itself was founded as a joint venture to accelerate Italy's digital infrastructure development. Managed by major institutional investors, it remains a cornerstone of Italy's national broadband strategy.