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Projects from across Europe, each committed to delivering very high-capacity connectivity to citizens, applied for the European Digital Connectivity Awards. Following a thorough review process, the jury has selected nine outstanding initiatives that are making a real impact in bringing high-speed digital connectivity to Europe. The nominated projects will come together in Brussels on 7 October, where three winners will be announced and awarded by the European Commission.
The following nine projects were nominated by the jury for the finals in the three categories:
Category 1. Excellence and innovation in deployment of Gigabit-Ready Infrastructure
- Rijeka Gateway 5G Campus Network, Croatia
- Bibnetz - Sustainable technology in Berlin Public Libraries, Germany
- Hola 5G Oulu, Finland
Category 2. Champions in addressing digital divide in rural and remote areas
- ERMES - an Excellent Region in a Multimedia European Society, Italy
- Towards Universal Digital Inclusion: Nationwide Rollout of Very High-Capacity Networks in Rural Areas, Cyprus
- FTTH Gigabit Access Network deployment in ultra-rural areas in Castilla y Leon, Spain
Category 3. Cross-border and international connectivity
- GN4 Phase 3 Network Project - restructuring of the GÉANT backbone network, Netherlands
- ViaTunisia - Submarine cable between Marseille and Bizerte, France & Tunisia
- East West Gate, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland & Ukraine
The European Commission extends its heartfelt thanks to all the projects that applied and are contributing to better, more inclusive connectivity across Europe. Congratulations to the selected nominees for the finals!
The European Digital Connectivity Awards 2025 are managed by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT). For more information, please visit the European Digital Connectivity Awards page.