Since its launch in 2013, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been a key funding instrument supporting the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the areas of transport, energy and telecommunications.
In the area of telecommunications, the deployment of Digital Service Infrastructures (DSIs) supports the development and smooth functioning of the Digital Single Market by facilitating delivery of trans-European digital services for citizens, business and/or governments, and supporting digital cross-border public services.
Besides, since 2018, the WiFi4EU initiative supports European municipalities that wish to offer free Wi-Fi connectivity in public spaces.