The forecasted data indicates a steady decline in the total number of telephone lines in Italy from 2024 to 2028, with values decreasing from 28.15 to 26 per hundred persons. This represents a year-on-year decrease of around 2% annually. In 2023, the figure stood at 28.7 per hundred persons. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years is expected to be approximately -1.6%.

Future trends to watch for:

Continued decline in landline usage as consumers shift to mobile and internet-based communication methods.
Potential technological advancements or regulatory changes impacting the telecommunications industry in Italy.
Broadband penetration and its effect on traditional telephone line usage.