The rollout of next-generation networks is proceeding as planned, but Telecom Italia still needs something of an Italian renaissance if it is to achieve its goal of stabilizing sales and profits over the 2013-16 period. Due to report results for its 2014 financial year on February 20, when it also expects to present a new 2015-17 plan, the Italian incumbent last week claimed to have smashed annual targets in its 2014-16 plan by extending 4G networks to 80% of the population and making fiber broadband services available to 30%.