Increasing the availability of high-speed and future-proofed digital connectivity in rural areas 

Now that digital connectivity is the backbone of social and economic growth, high-speed, resilient broadband that can withstand the effects of major events such as climate change or public health challenges is a high priority for governments and operators in rural areas and cities.  However, when private-sector business cases reach the limit of economic viability, it falls to policy makers to decide how and where to deploy government influence and funding. Government interventions in these areas usually involve significant subsidies, and, although value for money must be ensured, it opens up new revenue-creating opportunities for operators and their investors.