The project consists of the upgrade and the extension of the mobile telecom network of Orange through Spain.
Objectives
The project’s objective is to expand the promoters population coverage of mobile broadband services throughout Spain.
Comments
Sector(s)
Telecom
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 400 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 828 million
Environmental aspects
Investments in telecommunications projects (including investments in base stations, transmission systems and OSS) do not fall under Annex I or II of Directive 85/337EEC as amended by Directives 97/11/EEC and 2003/35EEC. Full environmental details will be assessed during appraisal, including the possible impacts on protected flora and fauna (Habitats 92/43/EEC and Birds 79/409/EEC).
Procurement
The promoter is a private company not operating in the Utilities sector, and is therefore not covered by the EU Directives on procurement.
Status
Approved
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05/06/2012.
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