Wind Telecomunicazioni
Wind Telecomunicazioni was a major Italian telecommunications company providing mobile and fixed-line services. It merged with H3G in 2016 to form Wind Tre, which is now a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Italy
HQ City
Rho
Founded
1997
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
IT
Ultimate Parent
CK Hutchison Holdings
Data Hosting
IT
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
Fined €17M
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1997
Company founded
Wind Telecomunicazioni was established as a joint venture between Enel, France Télécom, and Deutsche Telekom.
2016
Merger with H3G
Wind merged with H3G Italy to form Wind Tre, a 50/50 joint venture between VimpelCom and CK Hutchison.
2018
Full acquisition
CK Hutchison Holdings acquired the remaining 50% stake in Wind Tre from VEON.