Switzerland Launches CHF730M Rural Internet Initiative

Government unveils ambitious plan to provide 1Gbit/s broadband access to remote regions through CHF730 million joint federal-cantonal funding program.

Key Takeaways

Switzerland launches CHF730 million initiative for rural broadband access
The program is jointly funded by federal and cantonal governments
The initiative aims to provide 1Gbit/s download speed across Switzerland
The program will run for seven years

By The Numbers

730 million

CHF total investment

Gbit/s minimum download speed

Years program duration

They Said

"The whole of Switzerland must benefit from high-speed Internet access"
— Swiss Government Statement

Initiative Overview

Funding and Implementation

Technical Specifications

Rural Impact and Benefits

Sources & References

Switzerland to roll out high-speed Internet access to rural regions

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Switzerland launches CHF730 million initiative for rural broadband access
The program is jointly funded by federal and cantonal governments
The initiative aims to provide 1Gbit/s download speed across Switzerland
The program will run for seven years

By The Numbers

730 million

CHF total investment

Gbit/s minimum download speed

Years program duration

They Said

"The whole of Switzerland must benefit from high-speed Internet access"
— Swiss Government Statement

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Initiative Overview

Funding and Implementation

Technical Specifications

Rural Impact and Benefits

Sources & References

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