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"Every meter of new fiber optic cable counts: A modern digital infrastructure is the cornerstone for equal living conditions in town and country and determines the future viability of municipalities. The Free State of Bavaria has been making a massive voluntary commitment for years to provide the best possible service to its citizens, especially in rural regions. Since 2014, we have already invested a total of over 2.4 billion euros as part of the Bavarian Gigabit funding program, which will mean that over 99,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable will be laid in Bavaria," says Finance and Home Affairs Minister Albert Füracker.
"Today is all about digital progress - we are making massive progress with the gigabit expansion in Villenbach! The nationwide expansion of fast internet has already taken place, and now the expansion of fiber optics to the home is underway. I am delighted that we can actively support the municipality of Villenbach with over 1.5 million euros in the expansion of broadband. This will provide a further 327 addresses with future-proof fiber optics," said Finance and Home Secretary Martin Schöffel when handing over the funding notice to the municipality of Villenbach on Wednesday (July 24).
The municipality of Villenbach is demonstrating its strong commitment to Bavaria's path to becoming a gigabit society and has received a grant of EUR 1,521,908 in accordance with the Bavarian Gigabit Directive (BayGibitR). The municipality has already participated in the expansion in accordance with the Bavarian Broadband Directive. A total of over EUR 1.8 million in broadband funding from the Free State has been promised to Villenbach as part of all programs.
With the Bavarian Gigabit Directive, the Free State has paved the way - as the first region in the European Union - to promote the expansion of fiber optic networks in places where a network operator already offers at least 30 Mbit/s (so-called "gray spots"). So far, more than 1,440 municipalities have entered the funding process, and around 743 million euros in funding has already been promised to the municipalities through the gigabit funding. 69 percent of all Bavarian households already have gigabit-capable connections, and once all current projects have been completed, this figure will rise to 80 percent. Bavaria's ambitious goal is: Gigabit throughout Bavaria.
Currently, over 99 percent of households across Bavaria already have fast internet according to the EU definition (over 30 Mbit/s). As part of the Bavarian broadband funding, the Free State has invested over 2.4 billion euros since 2014. This means that more than 99,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables will be laid in Bavaria. The municipalities decide within the framework of their municipal planning sovereignty on the use of a funding procedure and the scope of the funding areas.
