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InfoCert to Charge Annual €5.98 Fee for SPID in July

The move highlights the cost squeeze on Italy’s widely used digital identity platform ahead of its state-backed agreement expiring next month.

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Overview

  • InfoCert will introduce an annual €5.98 SPID fee on July 28, 2025, ending ten years of free service.
  • Aruba has already charged for SPID from the second subscription year to address similar economic imbalances.
  • A 2023 decree allocated €40 million to SPID providers but the funds have not yet been released.
  • The convention between Italy’s government and SPID providers expires in July 2025, putting renewal decisions under time pressure.
  • With more than 39 million active identities handling over 90% of public administration access, there are fears other providers may adopt a paid model.