The European Digital Connectivity Awards recognise outstanding projects deploying digital networks in Europe and highlights successful infrastructures.
European Commission
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Europe’s digital transformation by 2030 relies on providing citizens with access to a gigabit connectivity and 5G services. The European Digital Connectivity Awards highlight projects leading us into the Europe digital decade. All projects advanced in implementation, big or small, rural or urban, private or public, local, regional, national or multi-country, and covering all technologies are welcome to apply for the awards.
European Digital Connectivity Awards 2025
The extended application deadline was 11 June 2025. The projects applied in one of the three categories:
- Category 1 - Excellence and innovation in deployment of Gigabit-Ready Infrastructure
- Category 2 - Champions in addressing digital divide in rural and remote areas
- Category 3 - Cross-border and international connectivity
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 as nominees for the awards. The three winners were announced and awarded at an award ceremony on 7 October 2025 in Brussels.
The European Commission extends its deepest thanks to all the projects that applied and are contributing to better, more inclusive connectivity across Europe and warmly congratulates the awarded winners.
Previous editions of the awards
You will find more information about previous editions of the awards, the finalists and the winners in the European Digital Connectivity Awards archive.
Further information & support
European Digital Connectivity Awards Helpdesk at aconium
Tel: +49 341 962103 19 or email.
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