Release date: 22 June 2016
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
SOCIETE NATIONALE DES TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocation
Description
The project relates to the roll-out of mobile next-generation access networks, including related investments in the backbone network and IT systems, in Tunisia.
Objectives
With the implementation of the project, the promoter plans to roll out a 4G mobile network throughout the country.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 105 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 200 million
Environmental aspects
Mobile telecommunications systems have limited environmental effects, apart from the visual impact of base station towers and electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation. Full environmental details will be assessed during appraisal, including the possible impact on protected flora and fauna.
Procurement
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that any procurement procedures are done in accordance with the Bank's Guide to Procurement and the relevant applicable EU public procurement rules.
Status
Signed - 3/12/2016
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).