Release date: 19 May 2010
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Deutsche Telekom AG
Location
Description
The project entails expansion of the promoter’s 3G (UMTS) network. The priority is to develop the current 3G network with HSPA+ technology and to close the existing 3G coverage gap by extending the 3G network coverage.
Objectives
A project in support of the expansion of the 3G / UTMS based high speed mobile data services in Germany.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 500 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 1 045 million.
Environmental aspects
The project does not fall under Annex I or II of EIA directive 85/337/EEC, amended by directives 97/11/EC and 2003/35/EC. Mobile network deployments have limited residual environmental effects. ICNIRP thresholds are considered as appropriate at an international level.
Procurement
According to utility directive 2004/17/EC the Telecom sector is exempt from public procurement procedures due to its competitive nature. Hence the purchasing of the private promoter is not regulated.
Status
Signed - 3/08/2010
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).