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Provision of electronic communication infrastructure to implement e-services in Latvia. Insight to the development of electronic communication networks in Latvia. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Provisionof electronic
communication infrastructure to
implemente-services in Latvia
Guntis MačsDeputy State Secretary
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Insight to the development of electronic communication networks in Latvia
The strategy adopted by the Latvian government for rapid development of infrastructure for high quality electronic communication networks
The progress made in the implementation of the strategy and
The targets to be set for the future
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Goals set by the European Union
To provide population with the possibility of receiving at least a speed of 2 Mb to
connect to the data transmission network at affordable prices by 2010
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Internet users in Latvia, % of all population
Data: Latvian Internet Asssociation
2 3 3 3 4 69
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MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Broadband in Latvia In 2006 - 54% of population use internet
Internet using penetration in rural areas is six times lower than in Riga (capital city)
In 2006 - 6.8% of population use broadband connections (by EUROSTAT)
Broadband services are not available at 83% of the Latvian territory
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Institutions involved in the development of implementation models:Ministry of Transport Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the University
of LatviaMinistry of Regional Development and Local Governments Ministry of FinanceLatvian Information and Communications Technology
Association Latvian Internet AssociationTelecommunications Association of Latvia
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Identified problematic issues:
Insufficient financing Risk of possible incompliance with the EU
conditions set to receive state aid
Solution: Co-financing up to 35% to set up a
broadband connection points across the country – to develop backhaul (carried out by
business entities)
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Broadband Development Strategy for 2006-2012
In 2005, the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved the Broadband Development Strategy for 2006-2012
The main objectives : to ensure all interested parties with access to the
broadband network with a speed of 256/128 Kbps throughout the territory of Latvia at affordable prices
special attention should be given to make the broadband available to the population of rural territories
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Institutions involved in implementation of the strategy: Ministry of Transport Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the University of
Latvia Latvian Information and Communications Technology
Association Latvian Internet Association Telecommunications Association of Latvia Secretariat of Special Assignments Minister for Electronic
Government Affairs Ministry of Finance Ministry of Regional Development and Local Governments Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Implementation:
Main selection criteria for the relevant business entity:Amount of requested public co - financingNumber of regions to be covered by the applicant Tariffs offered for subscribing to broadband connections
and fee for connection set up
Available public financing for implementation – 5.6 million euro:
State financing – 1.4 million euro, or 25% of public financingERDF financing – 4.2 million euro, or 75% of public financing
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Requirements to participate in tender:
Application has to cover at least one administrative region of Latvia
State co-financing not exceeding 35% from total project expenses
A connection point has to be set up at any location within the chosen region
Maintenance of the network for at least five years following the implementation of the project
Any other business entity shall have free access to the network at a price not exceeding the fees offered at the tender
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Implementation:
The open tender - announced on 23 October 2006
The open tender - completed on 5 January 2007
Agreement signed with Telekom Baltija on 9 March 2007
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Wiew of broadband availability in summer 2008
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Telekom Baltija project foresees:
To provide connection to broadband (to develop backhaul) throughout all territory of Latvia
Total expenses of the project is 21.5 million EuroThe project shall be finished by July 2008Zero connection feeSubscription fees:
28.5 Euro per month for connection with a guaranteed speed of 256/128 Kbps
71 Euro per month for connection with a guaranteed speed of 2 Mbps
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Next step:
To provide all interested parties with access to broadband network with a speed of 2 Mb
throughout all territory of Latvia at affordable prices at the “last mile” level
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Thank you for the attention!
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