| Project Detail |
The project is a new allocation under the framework loan "Breitband Niedersachsen" (2014-0404). It concerns the roll-out of a passive optical fibre access network (Fibre-To-The-Building or FTTB). By 2022, the network will provide advanced broadband services up to 1 Gbps to about 14 000 households and businesses located today in uncovered white spots.
Objectives
The project contributes to the goal of the Gigabit society to provide access to all rural households to Internet connectivity, offering a bandwidth of at least 100 Mbps, upgradable to Gigabit by 2025. Furthermore, it supports the objective of the Electronic Communication Code to promote connectivity and access to, and take-up of, very high capacity networks, by all citizens and businesses.
Sector(s)
Telecom - Information and communication
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 29 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 58 million |
