Carinthia's broadband expansion: 300 million euros for fast internet by 2027!

Carinthia's broadband expansion: 300 million euros for fast internet by 2027!

Klagenfurt, Österreich - In a crucial session, the Carinthian state government today set the course for a massive broadband offensive. By 2027, impressive 300 million euros are to be invested in the expansion of the fiber optic frastructure. This sum is made up of various sources: 96.5 million euros come from the federal government, 100 million euros from Kelag, and 95 million euros are state funds. Economic officer Sebastian Schuschnig emphasizes the importance of a progressive broadband infrastructure for the competition in Carinthia. These measures are intended to supply up to 78,000 households in 56 municipalities with fast internet.

At the same time, the state of Carinthia will also apply future funding for broadband expansion, such as 5 minutes . The current funding call for federal funds runs until January 20, 2025 and provides a total of 51 million euros for Carinthia. Shuschnig added that companies are increasingly dependent on a well -developed digital infrastructure, which is of crucial importance for the Carinthian business location.

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