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.