• From the Territories

Municipality of Testico

We publish the speech by Lucia Moscato, mayor of Testico, in Liguria, where the free hotspots have been activated and in addition to the Municipalities that have joined the WiFi Italia Project.

"We have decided to join the Wifi Italia project to be part of a free public network, to be offered to citizens and tourists who live and stay in this area.

It was necessary to make every possible effort to fill the gap in services related to connectivity present in the hinterland countries.

Work is also underway for the installation of the Ultra Wide Band (BUL).

In this way, citizens and tourists will have equal access to digital services and equal opportunities for work and study from home.

“Testico, aligned on the ridge of the mountains that separate the Lerrone and Merula valleys, is a small town in the Savona area, one of the most characteristic of Liguria.

A first settlement, mainly of a military nature, presumably took place with the construction of the 'Castrum Testagi' by the Romans. The Romans called the hill 'Testagus', which will later give the Borgo its name.

Due to its strategic position, it served as a bulwark against Punic invasions and, later, barbarians. After the evangelization by the Benedictine monks, the new village is called "San Pietro del Testico".

In the 12th and 13th centuries, it depends on the Castellania di Montarosio and, together with some "Castles" and villages in the Oneglia Valley, is subject to the civil and criminal jurisdiction of the Bishop of Albenga: it is an Ecclesiastical Feud.

During the Middle Ages, Testico was a defense and refuge for the people of the Valley, especially during the periodic raids of the Barbary Corsairs.

On 30 April 1576 the Duke Emanuele Filiberto Savoia (1528 - 1580) received the Port of Oneglia with its upper and lower valleys, castles, lands and villages, etc. etc.' by the Absolute Lord of the Principality of Oneglia Gian Gerolamo Doria (1523 - 1576) who nevertheless reserves the territory of Testico and Cesio as a 'personal fief'.

In 1738 King Carlo Emanuele III ° Savoia (1701 - 1773) also aggregated the fiefs of Cesio and Testico to the principality of Oneglia, which temporarily remained under the jurisdiction of the Marquis Doria di Ciriè.

And so San Pietro del Testico changed once again, "master" and, until the unification of Italy (1870), it will be the advanced point of the Kingdom of Savoy ”.

Let's connect village squares
as well as city squares

WiFi Italia is the project of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy that allows citizens to connect easily and for free with an APP to the free and widespread WiFi network in Italian squares, in small villages, and in the city.

WiFi Italia: “Connettiamo le piazze, nei borghi come in città”  

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in Italy

Find the exact location of the hotspots nearest to you via map or list.

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THE PROJECT

Let's connect village squares
as well as city squares

A single App to access over 10,000 hotspots throughout Italy.
Discover all the advantages and opportunities of joining the largest national public network of free WiFi access points.

FOR CITIZENS

Free access to all federated networks throughout the country. 

FOR MUNICIPALITIES

All new hotspots and existing municipal networks will become part of a widespread network throughout Italy, in small villages as well as in cities.

FOR PUBLIC BODIES AND INFRASTRUCTURES

By federating with WiFi Italia it will be possible for public bodies and infrastructures to enhance their digital services and allow everyone a free and fast connection.

FOR FEDERATED NETWORKS

All networks have visibility on the website and App and are accessible to all registered users with secure data management.

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ENTITIES REGISTERED WITH WIFI ITALY

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USERS

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