The UK Government has launched a consultation to change the rules on access to land to help operators deploy digital infrastructure.
Irish Government pledges to accelerate the national broadband plan in its Remote Working Strategy
The strategy will seek to equip remote areas with the necessary infrastructure to facilitate remote working.
UK Government revises gigabit broadband target
The Chancellor introduced a National Infrastructure Strategy, in which it targets Gigabit broadband for 85% of UK premises by 2025.
Finnish Government to launch new financial aid scheme for broadband rollout
The Government will allocate €5m in 2021, and struck an agreement with operators to improve connectivity throughout the country.
French Government makes available a further €240m for full fibre
The Government aims to boost public initiative networks to facilitate full fibre for everyone by 2025.
Spanish Government unveils €140bn ‘Digital Agenda 2025’
The new plan aims to close the digital divide, and to strengthen data and cybersecurity capabilities.
Ireland to set out new digital and broadband strategies
The proposed programme for the new government will accelerate the national broadband plan, and set out a comprehensive strategy for digital transformation.
UK Government starts review of Access to Infrastructure Regulations
The Government will seek to reform the rules to facilitate network deployment, which so far have seen limited practical application.
New Zealand Government to invest in rural broadband capacity
UK Government to legislate for gigabit-ready buildings
In its response to a public consultation, the DCMS announced it will propose laws to equip new-build homes with gigabit broadband from the outset.
