Commission approves €680 million Spanish scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support roll out of 5G mobile networks in rural areas
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €680 million Spanish scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF') to roll out equipment and infrastructure for high-performing 5G standalone networks in underserved rural areas. The measure is part of Spain's strategy to address the needs of citizens and businesses in the context of the digitalisation of the country. The scheme also contributes to the EU's strategic objectives relating to the digital transition.
