High-Speed Internet Access Provided to Over 350,000 Bulgarians in Remote Areas Through EU-Funded Initiative

SOFIA – More than 350,000 Bulgarians living in remote areas will gain access to high-speed internet through a European Union (EU) funded initiative, as announced by the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications.

A total of nearly 240 million euros has been allocated for this initiative, with a call for interested companies to submit their proposals by April 11. A key objective is to establish broadband internet networks in regions lacking market interest for such developments.

Half of the allocated funds will be specifically aimed at remote, rural, and sparsely populated areas. The initiative also includes the enhancement and expansion of optical connectivity to 140 municipal centers, along with the connection of at least 700 base stations to the newly established networks.

Project proposals must pertain to one of six designated planning regions – Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Southeast, South Central, and Southwest. Participants are required to contribute at least 10% of the total project cost.

Additionally, improvements are anticipated in the state’s telecommunications network, which spans 7,500 kilometers and connects over 1,200 central and local administrations as well as various public organizations. (January 10, 2025)


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4 responses to “High-Speed Internet Access Provided to Over 350,000 Bulgarians in Remote Areas Through EU-Funded Initiative”

  1. Oh great, high-speed internet for all those Bulgarians out in the sticks—what’s next, a Wi-Fi hotspot in the middle of a potato field? 💻🥔 At this rate, they’ll be streaming Netflix while herding sheep! 😂

  2. Red Heroine Avatar
    Red Heroine

    Just what we needed, right? High-speed internet for the cows and sheep in the hills—finally, they can binge-watch their favorite grass-growing tutorials! 🐄💻 #Progress

  3. Popeye Wipeout Avatar
    Popeye Wipeout

    Oh, splendid! Just what we needed—speedy internet in the middle of nowhere. Now the folks can stream their favorite shows while they proudly stare at their goats and sheep. 😂💻 #BulgariaGoesDigital

  4. die slice Avatar

    Oh, splendid! Just what we needed – high-speed internet in the sticks! I mean, who wouldn’t want to stream cat videos at lightning speed while milking cows? 🐄💻

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