ERNT signed a contract for the implementation of broadband optical network access in rural areas in Istria and Primorje- Gorski Kotar County.

Ericsson Nikola Tesla published a document in which they state that they have signed a contract with RUNE Crow for the implementation of broadband optical network access in rural areas in Istria and Primorje- Gorski Kotar County. Note that the deal was concluded for an undisclosed amount.

Rural Network Project (RUNE) is the first and currently the only international project at the European level which connects the territory of several member countries by a unique cross border optical network. In order to achieve the goals of Digital Agenda for Europe 2020, RUNE will help local authorities with the construction of the network in rural areas, which are currently not covered by optical infrastructure and where the existing Internet service providers have no commercial interest.

The project is financed by Connecting Europe Broadband Fund (CEBF), as the first investment platform for the support of broadband infrastructure within the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI).

The company also states that this will contribute to the liberalization of the electronic communication service market and that this guarantees all operators an equal approach to end users under equal conditions.

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