Release date: 29 July 2005
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Telekom Austria AGLocation
Description
The Project concerns the provisioning of a broadband multiservice network, which aims i.a. at a streamlining of the different backbone transport networks, upgrades of the access network to more advanced DSL technologies (ADSL2+), new IT systems used for service provisioning and inventory management and the rollout of new services.
Objectives
The Project thus contributes to the policy objective of furthering the “Information Society” through modernisation of fixed telecommunications infrastructure, a key platform for the provision of advanced broadband services.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Up to EUR 180 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Around EUR 400 million.
Environmental aspects
The Project does not fall under the categories listed in Annexes I and II of EU Council Directive 97/11/EC, therefore, Environmental Impact Assessment is subject only to national legislation. Concerning the EU Council Directive 92/43/EEC “Habitats”, effect on Natura 2000 sites will also be checked further during appraisal.
Procurement
Austria falls under the latest communication 2004/C115/03: thus, the Promoter is exempted from the scope of the utility directive 93/38/EEC. Procurement procedures will be assessed during appraisal.
Status
Signed - 14/12/2005
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).