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Telecom sector to see broadband rules approved next month, as Europe’s 5G roll-out lags
The European Commission’s overhaul of broadband rules, the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA), is set to be concluded during EU negotiations on 5 February, the lawmaker in charge of the file in the European Parliament told Euronews. Despite an increasing great demand for high-speed internet, the uptake of these networks is still relatively low in Europe, especially in rural areasFigures published last year by the commission show that 56% of European households have access to fiber networks, which are critical for delivering gigabit connectivity. The EU executive set a goal that by 2030, all EU households should have gigabit connectivity and all populated areas should be covered by 5G.
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Telecom sector to see broadband rules approved next month, as Europe’s 5G roll-out lags
The European Commission’s overhaul of broadband rules, the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA), is set to be concluded during EU negotiations on 5 February, the lawmaker in charge of the file in the European Parliament told Euronews. Despite an increasing great demand for high-speed internet, the uptake of these networks is still relatively low in Europe, especially in rural areasFigures published last year by the commission show that 56% of European households have access to fiber networks, which are critical for delivering gigabit connectivity. The EU executive set a goal that by 2030, all EU households should have gigabit connectivity and all populated areas should be covered by 5G.
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