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It primarily addresses the deployment of access and backhaul segments of fixed broadband networks and the adoption of broadband services. Additionally, the forthcoming version of the handbook will incorporate insights from other domains, particularly mobile broadband networks.
The handbook’s structure builds on the ‘The high-speed broadband investment guide’ published in 2015. It has been comprehensively updated to encompass the latest technological, policy, regulatory, and financial developments. Notably, a new chapter on State aid has been introduced to reflect the updated Broadband State Aid Guidelines and other developments.
Find out more
- Direct link to the handbook,
- More good practices: explore the BCO Network video playlist of interviews on broadband funding, policy, and good practice projects,
- Broadband in EU countries: key facts and contacts.
Authors
This handbook has been prepared by Marco Forzati (contract SMART 2018 0019) and Pietro Pantalissi (in his personal capacity) for the European Commission. The views expressed are those of the authors and may not be regarded as stating an official position of the European Commission. The European Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Marco Forzati is a scientist, technology expert, society analyst, manager and entrepreneur. He holds a PhD in electrical engineering and a BSc in economics. Mr. Forzati has undertaken research and consulting in the fields of digital communications, socio-economic analysis and business modelling for Ericsson, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden.
Pietro Pantalissi is a Case Handler for the European Commission Directorate General for Competition (DG COMP), Unit C4: Information, Communication and Media - State aid. He has worked in DG COMP since 2015, and specialises in State aid within the Information, Communication, and Media sectors, with a primary focus on the broadband industry.