The WiFi4GR initiative aims to develop public wireless broadband internet access points (WiFi hotspots) across the country, with an emphasis on areas with high public gathering and points of cultural or tourist interest.
The initiative aims to:
- expand broadband coverage in areas with low coverage,
- increase the use of the Internet and digital technologies among citizens and businesses,
- support local development activities, especially in tourist and cultural destinations, and
- improve citizens' access to digital services.
Additionally, the infrastructures to be implemented can be utilized in the future for the development of "smart city" applications, through the interconnection of sensors, living condition monitoring systems, traffic lights, etc., in alignment with the Digital Agenda for Europe strategies and European funding tools.
The project includes:
the procurement, installation, configuration, connection, and commissioning of approximately 5,600 access points at 2,500 (public) locations across the country, as well as the development of a central management system for network supervision and maintenance.