Wir waren der erste Mobilfunkanbieter mit 4G auf Malta, und jetzt wird es Zeit für ein neues Netz. Der Kredit überzeugt andere Finanzierungspartner. Dadurch können wir das Projekt schneller durchziehen.
Unterzeichnung(en)
Betrag
20.000.000 €
Länder
Sektor(en)
Malta
: 20.000.000 €
Telekommunikation
: 20.000.000 €
Unterzeichnungsdatum
22/04/2022 : 20.000.000 €
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Veröffentlichungsdatum
10 September 2021
Projektstatus
Referenz
Unterzeichnet | 22/04/2022
20210442
Projekttitel
Projektträger – Finanzintermediär
EPIC MALTA MOBILE AND FIXED NETWORK EVOLUTION
EPIC COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Vorgeschlagene EIB-Finanzierung (voraussichtlicher Betrag)
Gesamtkosten (voraussichtlicher Betrag)
EUR 20 million
EUR 43 million
Ort
Sektor(en)
- Telekommunikation - Information und Kommunikation
Beschreibung
Ziele
The project concerns investments in the upgrade of the Promoter's mobile network with advanced 4G/LTE, early deployment of 5G, roll-out of fixed very high capacity (VHC) network as well as upgrades to the core network and the IT systems. The project implementation is planned for the years 2021 to 2024.
The Fiber to the Home (FTTH) access component of the project aims to cover the main villages of Malta with FTTH. The project's mobile component foresees deployment of the new generation equipment in order to benefit from the superior roadmap and performance as part of the 5G rollout strategy and plans. At project completion, the Promoter foresees a nationwide 70% coverage of 5G services.
Zusätzlichkeit und Wirkung
The project contributes to the policy objectives of Innovation and Digitalisation. It concerns investments to upgrade the mobile telecommunications network and initiate the expansion of the fixed telecommunications network operated by the promoter in Malta. Investments in innovative telecommunications infrastructure face an uncertain business model due to significant investment costs in front of uncertain revenue flows, which leads to delayed availability of services with significant economic costs for the consumers. The project will accelerate the deployment of innovative telecommunication technologies and thus generate positive network externalities by enabling more users to benefit from improved and faster access to information and innovative digital services. The project also generates further externalities to other sectors of the economy by supporting innovation and competitiveness. These benefits are not fully captured by the project revenues. The promoter is experienced in the design and operation of telecommunication networks, being the first company offering mobile services in Malta. The promoter has an experienced management team and in-depth understanding of market needs and drivers, which will support project implementation, results delivery and address the market failures. The EIB contribution resides in the diversification, flexibility and positive signaling effect from the financing of thematic projects.
Umweltaspekte
Auftragsvergabe
Investments in fixed and mobile telecommunications projects do not fall under Annex I or II of the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU amending the Directive 2011/92/EU. The systems have limited environmental effects, apart from disturbances during civil work constructions, which will be mitigated by appropriate measures.
The Promoter has been assessed by the EIB as being a private company not subject to EU rules on public procurement or concessions. However, if at the project appraisal, the EIB were to conclude that the Promoter is subject to EU public procurement legislation then the Bank would duly inform the Commission Services and would require the Promoter to apply those rules.
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Formblatt ökologische und soziale Aspekte - EPIC MALTA MOBILE AND FIXED NETWORK EVOLUTION
Datum der Veröffentlichung
22 Feb 2022
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Finanzierung
Nummer des Dokuments
150872882
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20210442
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Über das Projekt
Wie und warum
Anschubhilfe für Maltas digitale Transformation
Warum
- Moderneres 5G-Netz auf Malta soll Geschwindigkeit, Abdeckung und Konnektivität verbessern
- Förderung der wirtschaftlich wichtigen Tourismus-, Finanz- und IT-Branche
- Schnellere Digitalisierung macht Malta zu einem digitalen Schwergewicht
Wie
- Stetiger Ausbau des 5G-Netzes von Epic
- Ultraschnelle Fibre-to-the-Home-Infrastruktur auf Teilen der Insel
- Neue Technologie an über 300 Standorten
Sektoren und Länder
Eine stabile Verbindung für Downloads und schnelle Kommunikation ist für eine Insel sehr wichtig. Malta braucht den Anschluss an den Rest der Welt, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben und voranzukommen.
Warum ein gutes Netz wichtig ist?
Ohne Anschluss an das schnelle Internet geht in der digitalen Welt von heute nicht viel: Kommunikation, Unterhaltung, Geschäfte und Bildung – für alles brauchen wir ein gutes und stabiles Netz. Nur so können wir in einer modernen Wirtschaft Innovation anstoßen, die digitale Transformation vorantreiben und die grüne Wende schaffen. Zuverlässiges Internet erleichtert Telearbeit und Geschäfte mit aller Welt, macht Standorte attraktiv für Investitionen, steigert die Produktivität und stärkt die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
Als kleiner Inselstaat hängt Malta stark vom Tourismus ab. Weitere Standbeine sind die Finanzbranche und der IT-Sektor. Ein besseres Netz kann da nur helfen und wäre ein echtes Plus für Unternehmen, Geschäftsleute und Urlaubsgäste.
Was ist 5G?
5G, die drahtlose Technologie der fünften Generation, ist ein großer Schritt für die mobile Kommunikation. Sie nutzt höhere Frequenzbänder und schafft ein Netzwerk, das alle und alles miteinander verbindet – von Menschen über Maschinen bis hin zu Objekten.
Was 5G noch bietet:
- höhere Geschwindigkeiten als 4G, die schnellere Downloads, stabiles Streaming und geringere Latenzzeiten ermöglichen
- reduzierte Latenz, die für Anwendungen wie autonome Fahrzeuge, Telechirurgie und Augmented Reality entscheidend ist, bei denen in Sekundenbruchteilen reagiert werden muss
- größere Kapazität, um eine deutlich höhere Anzahl von Geräten gleichzeitig zu unterstützen – von Smart-Home-Geräten bis hin zu Industriesensoren
- zuverlässigere Verbindungen, selbst in stark frequentierten Bereichen oder zu Spitzenzeiten
- innovative Anwendungen wie Augmented und Virtual Reality, Telemedizin und intelligente Fertigung, die eine neue Ära technologischer Möglichkeiten einläuten
- niedrigerer Energieverbrauch um etwa 50 bis 95 Prozent, wenn der gesamte Datenverkehr auf 5G-Netze verlagert wird
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