Slovenia opts for technological neutrality and market dynamics in developing broadband networks, in particular infrastructure- and service-based competition.
Summary of broadband development in Slovenia
The Gigabit infrastructure development plan 2030 supports the Gigabit Society 2025 and Digital Decade 2030 targets.
National broadband strategy and policy
Responsible authorities
- Slovenia’s Ministry of Digital Transformation (Ministrstvo za digitalno preobrazbo) is responsible for the national broadband strategy’s political framework and acts as the Broadband Competence Office (BCO).
- The Agency for Communication Networks and Services (Agencija za komunikacijska omrežja in storitve, AKOS) acts as the national telecommunications regulator promoting and monitoring competition, transparency and the further development of communication networks and markets.
Main aims for broadband development
The Slovenian Development Strategy 2030 has five main pillars
- An inclusive, healthy, safe and responsible society
- Learning for and through life
- A highly productive economy that creates added value for all
- A well-preserved natural environment
- A high level of cooperation, competence and governance efficiency
The Strategy for the Digital Transformation of the Economy (January 2022) is part of the measures within the framework of the Recovery and Resilience Plan within the digital transformation of companies component. It addresses three main or priority areas:
- Advanced digital technologies that enable the digital transformation of the economy
- An efficient ecosystem for a competitive economy
- An open and sustainable society as the basis for the growth of the digital economy
The strategic goals of the Gigabit infrastructure development plan until 2030 are in line with the gigabit society and digital decade targets:
- Gigabit connectivity for all the main enablers of socio-economic development, such as schools, cultural institutions, transport hubs and main providers of public services and digitally intensive companies, by the end of 2025
- Continuous coverage with 5G networks for all urban areas and all major ground transport routes by the end of 2025
- Internet access with a speed of at least 100 Mbps to the user, which can be upgraded to a gigabit speed, for all rural and urban households by the end of 2025
- Gigabit connectivity for all households, businesses and other promoters of socio-economic development in rural and urban areas by the end of 2030
- Coverage of all populated areas16 with the 5G network by the end of 2030
An addendum (March 2023) to the Gigabit infrastructure development plan defines key indicators for achieving the goals of the plan.
The Digital Slovenia 2030 strategy (March 2023) foresees measures to encourage a faster development of digital transformation in all areas, from gigabit infrastructure to the digital transformation of the economy, digital public services, the path to a smart society 5.0, cyber security, digital competences and inclusion.
Main measures for broadband development
- Legislative and regulatory measures are being implemented to promote and ensure both competition and the timely achievement of the desired goals concerning the expansion of Slovenia’s broadband networks. They aim to improve regulatory predictability and removing barriers to investment, making Slovenia more attractive to investors. A public view of operational data is available.
- Regarding broadband mapping, an infrastructure mapping tool PROSTOR is developed by the Surveying and mapping Authority (Geodetska uprava Republike Slovenije). The mapping system presents graphical form of the data on ducts, cables, nodes, base stations, etc. The system gathers data on electronic communication operators' facilities, mainly location and type of networks used. Citizens can check availability of broadband provided by operators.
- Geoportal AKOS is the central online portal for accessing and reviewing spatial data, including data on the infrastructure of electronic communications, network connection points, coverage with fixed and mobile networks, and data on intentions about planned constructions of economic public infrastructure.
National and regional broadband financial instruments
Slovenia’s recovery and resilience plan (RRP) foresees investments in connectivity (EUR 30 million) to bridge the digital divide. The plan includes the development of the connectivity toolbox roadmap to foster 5G and broadband rollout with the introduction of best practices.
Data on broadband development and technologies in Slovenia
For the latest data on broadband coverage, subscriptions and penetrations, coverage of different broadband technologies check the country reports of the Digital Economy & Society Index (DESI).
Spectrum assignments for wireless broadband
For details on harmonised spectrum assignments, please consult the European 5G Observatory report.
National and EU publications and press documents
English
- Broadband Investment Handbook
- Mobile and Fixed Broadband Prices in Europe 2022
- Study on National Broadband Plans in the EU27
- Broadband Connectivity Reports and Analyses
Slovenian
- Strategija digitalne transformacije gospodarstva 2030
- Načrt razvoja gigabitne infrastrukture do leta 2030
- Slovenska digitalna koalicija - digitalna.si
Contact information
BCO Slovenia (national Broadband Competence Office): Ministry of Digital Transformation (Ministrstvo za digitalno preobrazbo)
Address: Davčna ulica 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Contact via email
Website
Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia (Agencija za komunikacijska omrežja in storitve Republike Slovenije)
Address: Stegne 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Contact via email
Phone: +386 1 583 6300
Website
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