Ultra-fast fiber reaches Maratea’s historic village with

Ultra-fast fiber reaches Maratea’s historic village with heritage-friendly installation

Digital upgrade arrives in sensitive historic areas. In the medieval center of Maratea, on the slopes of Monte San Biagio, a project is underway to bring ultra-fast fiber while protecting the town’s architectural and urban character.

Works are carried out using low-impact methods: technicians perform much of the installation by hand, removing paving stones individually, tagging them, and restoring each piece to its original position once the cabling is completed.

Why it matters for the village

• Improved digital services: the fiber network enables reliable smart working, telemedicine, remote learning and high-definition streaming.
• Local enhancement: stable connectivity supports cultural initiatives, tourism promotion and smarter management of municipal services.
• Sustainability: non-invasive techniques reduce heavy construction and the environmental footprint of upgrades.

The project is part of a broader connectivity push supported by the PNRR and targeted investments: in the Basilicata region more than 302,000 housing units are already connected and FTTH coverage has exceeded 54%. The network now reaches notable points along Monte San Biagio, connecting several symbolic addresses high on the slopes.

What residents and visitors can expect

• Residents will gain access to advanced digital services while the historic appearance of the village is preserved.
• Visitors will benefit from better coverage to navigate, access multimedia content and share experiences in real time.
• Works may involve short, local worksites and the presence of workers, but operations are scheduled to minimize disruption and fully restore affected areas.

This approach demonstrates that modernization and conservation can coexist: by integrating digital infrastructure beneath the urban fabric without changing its appearance, small historic centers can upgrade services and attractiveness while safeguarding their identity.