Release date: 18 June 2013
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
VODAFONE UK LTDLocation
Description
Modernisation and strengthening of Vodafone's 3G/HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) network and introduction of its 4G/LTE (Long-Term Evolution) mobile network in the UK.
Objectives
The project concerns the expansion of 3G technology based mobile broadband telecommunications network and its upgrading to HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access) together with the roll-out of a new 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) network throughout the country in the UK. The project, to be implemented from April 2013 until March 2015, is planned to provide a combined 3G<E coverage and to roll-out the 3G technology in the 900Mhz spectrum. The project also includes the related investments in the transmission and core components of the network.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 408 million (GBP 350 million)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 968 million (GBP 830 million)
Environmental aspects
Investments in telecommunication projects (including investments in base stations, transmission systems and OSS) do not fall under Annex I or II of Directive 2011/92/EU. Mobile telecommunications systems have limited environmental effects, apart from the visual impact of base station towers and EMF radiation. These impacts can be mitigated by appropriate construction and operation measures.
Procurement
The promoter is a private company not operating in the utilities sector not having the status of a contracting authority, and is thus not covered by EU Directives on procurement.
Status
Signed - 27/11/2013
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).