Telecom Italia

In 2017, CalSTRS designated Telecom Italia as “Under Review” for potentially having ties to Iran. In 2018, CalSTRS removed the company after reviewing internal controls and confirming the company has ceased doing business with Iran other than permitted reciprocal roaming agreements. (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs_investment_reports_2018.pdf)

"TI Sparkle, Telecom Italia Group's international operator, has announced an agreement with Telecommunication Infrastructure Company of Iran (TIC) to launch a new point of presence (PoP) in the Middle Eastern country. The new PoP is intended to support the increasing demand for IP services coming from the local market as well as from neighbouring countries and accelerate the development of digital and value added services in Iran." (Telecompaper, “TI Sparkle opens new point of presence in Iran,” 1/28/2016) (http://www.telecompaper.com/news/ti-sparkle-opens-new-point-of-presence-in-iran--1125093)

"TI Sparkle, the International Services arm of Telecom Italia Group, announces today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Telecommunication Infrastructure Company of Iran (TIC) for the expansion of its Global IP Backbone with a new IP POP in Iran." (January 27, 2016) (https://www.tisparkle.com/media/press-release/ti-sparkle-partners-with-tic-and-adds-iran-to-its-global-ip-network-seabone)

In 2017 the U.S. state of California listed Telecom Italia as a company under review for reportedly having roaming and services agreements with Iran. (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs_investment_reports_2017.pdf)

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“TI Sparkle, the International Services arm of Telecom Italia Group, announces today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Telecommunication Infrastructure Company of Iran (TIC) for the expansion of its Global IP Backbone with a new IP POP in Iran.” (TI Sparkle Website, “TI Sparkle partners with TIC and adds Iran to its Global IP Network Seabone,” 1/27/2016).  (http://www.tisparkle.com/default.aspx?Lang=ENG&idPage=2633) (http://www.tisparkle.com/default.aspx?Lang=ENG&idPage=2633)