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Fincantieri Acquires Subsea Telecommunications Specialist Xtera

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14 October 2026

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Telecom & Connectivity

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Fincantieri completed the acquisition of Xtera, a subsea telecommunications specialist, through a joint venture with Prysmian, aiming to strengthen their underwater and subsea infrastructure capabilities amid rising global digital connectivity demand.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your subsea network projects now face a new competitor with end-to-end integration from optical engineering to installation. Fincantieri and Prysmian's combined capabilities open a door to customers valuing integrated subsea solutions and resilience.

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