Expanding fiber-optic networks in rural areas is essential to closing the digital divide and ensuring equal access to high-speed connectivity across Europe. IDATE’s latest report, Fiber Optic Rollout in Rural Areas in Europe, provides a comprehensive overview of deployment progress, key challenges, and the strategies driving broadband expansion in underserved regions.
Why does this matter?
- Bridging the urban-rural gap: Discover how fiber deployments are transforming rural economies and communities.
- Innovative funding models: Explore how EU-backed initiatives, public-private partnerships, and national programs are accelerating fiber expansion.
- Operator strategies: Learn how leading telecom players are overcoming regulatory and logistical challenges to deploy cost-effective broadband solutions.
EC guidelines for broadband and per-country approach
Source: IDATE, Fiber Optic Rollout in Rural Areas in Europe, December 2024
What’s inside our report?
- Overview of fiber rollout initiatives across the EU-27 + UK
- Country-specific case studies, detailing:
– National initiatives and action plans
– Regulatory frameworks and rural broadband strategies
– FTTH/B coverage in both national and rural areas