NOK 400 million for broadband

- Access to high-speed Internet is important when we need to interact with society, when we need to work or when we need to enjoy our free time. Broadband holds the country together and is crucial for settlement and employment. This award is a very important contribution, says Minister of Digitization and Administration Karianne Tung.

The grant will likely make it available high-speed connection broadband from 5 to 000 households.

Nordland comes out the best

This year, Vestfold and Telemark (collectively), Agder and Nordland will receive the largest percentage increases in broadband support. The growth in these regions ranges from 20 to 40 percent. compared to 2023. The division of funds between poviats is based, among others, on: on the coverage situation in a given region.

– To implement local projects faster, we have also removed the requirement for co-financing by city authorities when expanding broadband connections at state support. At the same time, it is important for municipalities and county councils that have the opportunity to contribute to the joint team, says Tung.

They manage the funds on behalf of the ministry district communes.

More information about the Broadband Support Program can be found on the website www.nkom.no

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