GIGABIT SOCIETY
The European Commission has set a strategy on Connectivity for a European Gigabit Society, adopted in September 2016, with a vision of Europe where availability and take-up of very high capacity networks enables the widespread use of products, services and applications in the Digital Single Market.
We have been a strong promoter of the development of high-capacity Telecom Infrastructures (FTTH, 5G) to close the geographical digital divide and unleash innovations in equipment, service and applications.
Since 2016, we have participated to several major initiatives of the EU Commission:
Broadband Competence Offices (BCOs)
In 2016, we have contributed to set-up a network of Broadband Competence Offices that supports Member States to reach the EU Digital Agenda objectives (with a focus on the Digital Single Market and Gigabit Society).
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF2)
In 2019, we have been in charge of the financial part of the study “Supporting the implementation of CEF2 Digital” for DG Connect – B5, including recommendations on the most efficient use of the potential budget.​
Private Investment for FTTH
In 2021, we have conducted a major study for DG CNECT, mainly covering the opportunities and the challenges for market investors, public and private, to invest in FTT-X networks and recommendations of EU-level initiatives.​​
Public and Private Investment for 5G use cases
Over 2024-25, we have conducted two study for DG CNECT in the framework of the "5G for Smart Communities" programme on how to mobilise private and public fundings to boost the development of 5G use cases in the EU.
We collaborate regularly with major Telecom expert firms:
