FASTWEB FTTx UPGRADE AND EXTENSION

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

FASTWEB SPA

Lieu

• Italie

Description

Roll-out of the capacity expansion of the promoter's high speed broadband network based on fiber-to-the-street (FTTS) and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) architecture throughout Italy. The project is planned to be implemented from early 2017 until the end of 2019.

Objectifs

The project will assist in providing ultra-high speed fixed broadband services, as an alternative to and in competition with the incumbent fixed line operator and other existing broadband platforms, both fixed and mobile in Italy. Accordingly, the project is in line with the Europe 2020 Strategy to foster smart growth and develop an economy based on knowledge and innovation.

Secteur(s)

• Télécom

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

EUR 240 million

Coût total (montant approximatif)

EUR 487 million

Aspects environnementaux

Investments in fixed telecommunication projects (mainly civil works for fibre roll-out) do not fall under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended. The related works have limited environmental effects, apart from disturbances during civil work construction, which can be mitigated by appropriate measures. Full environmental details will be assessed during appraisal.

Passation des marchés

The promoter has been assessed by the EIB as being a private company not subject to EU rules on public procurement or concessions.

Statut

Signé - 24/05/2017