Rural Broadband is a modern high-speed broadband network being developed in the so-called "White" rural areas of the Greek territory, namely in mountainous, island, and disadvantaged areas with remote settlements, where there was no broadband access nor private investments planned for corresponding infrastructure.
The project is implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), in the form of BOT (Build, Operate, Transfer), and involves the provision of wholesale broadband services to telecommunications providers, utilizing the network developed within the framework of the project. It is the largest PPP project in the telecommunications sector in the country, both in terms of budget and scope.
The program aims to cover rural and remote areas with high-quality broadband services, reducing the digital divide between urban and regional areas. Through the development of fiber optic networks and wireless technologies, access to fast internet is ensured for residents, businesses, and public services. The project is implemented within the framework of the national strategy for universal and equal access to broadband services, significantly contributing to the enhancement of social cohesion and the promotion of sustainable economic development.
Related links
https://www.ktpae.gr/erga/rural-broadband/