Upgrade internet connection to be “Gigabit-ready” and promote connectivity take-up

The objective of the measure is to encourage the digital transition through the support of widespread take-up of Very High-Capacity Networks (VHCN). It consists  in the implementation of a demand subsidy (voucher) scheme, addressed exclusively to physical persons, encouraging them to proceed with the upgrade of their internet connection by subscribing to a Gigabit ready internet service. 

Through the measure, internet connection will be upgraded to be able to support provision of Gigabit
connectivity in at least 82,000 homes.

The measure is budgeted for EUR 10 million from the Recovery and Resilience Plan, out of which EUR 3.5 million was allocated to the 1st call of expression of interests issued in February 2023 and EUR 6.5 million to the 2nd call issued in October 2023. 

Almost 25,000 homes have been already supported under this measure with an upgrade of their internet connection. The measure should be completed by mid-2025.

More information could be found on the website of the scheme, under the responsibility of the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy here.

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