Qnets is the company of the 22-year-old from Bolzano that offers fiber connectivity and cloud services to both businesses and residents, focusing entirely on proximity.
He is among the youngest members of Assoprovider, Marco Marinello, 22-year-old from Bolzano. Always passionate about the world of computing, he graduated from a scientific high school and immediately started working, reselling connectivity from other providers. Even in those years, he experienced frustration stemming from lack of attention that major telecom players have towards their customers:
"When the situation was getting a bit tight for me, I decided to start my own business. I called a couple of friends, my peers, who are as passionate as I am about the world of telecommunications, and I launched a provider called Qnets," Marco tells Assoprovider.
Just over a year and 50 customers
From the very first moment, Marco and his team of Qnets decide to focus entirely on supporting their customers, both business and residential, who can contact them directly for the resolution of any issues:
"The main challenge today is to convince customers that proximity operators also exist. Few know that even the neighbor can offer connectivity, outside of the major players who have the means to increase their visibility every day," continues Marco.
Marco knows Assoprovider indirectly, thanks to SICE, which had invited Qnets to National Wireless Expo, event held last May in Lucca and which saw Assoprovider among the protagonists:
"During the event, I had the opportunity to meet some members of Assoprovider and I chose to join immediately, because I believe it is utopian to think that we small companies can have a real influence at the national level without being united in a trade association," emphasizes Marco.
Today, Qnets, in addition to fiber connectivity, offers services such as cloud, PBXs, and infrastructure and software as a service.
The challenge: working and graduating
In Marco's life, there are many challenges. Managing a company, leading a team of people, and convincing clients of one's professionalism, despite young age. To these, another challenge that Marco wants to win is added:
"I enrolled in university and hope to graduate soon in computer science. One must work hard and be prepared, especially in our sector, where the realization that 'nothing is given for free' is even more true and stronger. Every day, one must wake up and become a spokesperson for a fundamental message to spread, namely that Internet Service Providers are not necessarily companies that bill billions, but can be individuals who love the area in which they operate and work for the benefit of their clients," concludes Marco.