WiFi4EU | Free Wi-Fi for Europeans

Deadline: Sep 20, 2019  
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Free Wi-Fi for Europeans

The European Commission wishes to promote free Wi-Fi connectivity for citizens and visitors in public spaces such as parks, squares, public building, libraries, health centres, and museums everywhere in Europe through WiFi4EU.

The budget of the WiFi4EU initiative is EUR 120 million between 2018 and 2020. It will support the installation of state-of-the-art Wi-Fi equipment in the centres of community life.

Who can apply?

The next call for applications will open on 19/09/2019 at 13:00 (Central European Summer Time).

It is open to:

• - Municipalities
• - Associations formed by Municipalities acting on behalf of their members

See the list of eligible entities in your country.

The WiFi4EU voucher will cover the equipment and installation costs of Wi-Fi hotspots. Municipalities receiving a voucher should pay for the connectivity (internet subscription) and maintenance of the equipment to offer free and high-quality Wi-Fi connectivity for at least 3 years.

What can you expect?

The WiFi4EU voucher provides a fixed amount of funding of EUR 15,000 per municipality. Municipalities receiving vouchers will select the 'centres of public life' where the WiFi4EU hotspots (wireless access points) will be installed. The WiFi4EU vouchers may also be used to partially fund a project of higher value.

The voucher may serve to purchase new equipment or upgrade old material and replace it with most recent and best available equipment on the market.

The beneficiaries will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis, while ensuring that all Member States can benefit from a minimum amount of vouchers.

Are you a municipality?

Two steps: first register, and then apply!

• 1- To register,click below.
• 2- To apply, you will need to login and as soon as the call is open, you can formally submit your application.

The next call for applications will open on 19/09/2019 at 13:00 (Central European Summer Time).

Are you a Wi-Fi installation company?

You are invited to register online and indicate the areas where you can provide your services. The list of registered companies will be published and shared with municipalities, to make them aware of potential installation companies in their area.

Please note this list is for information purposes only. Municipalities receiving a voucher are free to choose their own Wi-Fi installation company, even if it is not yet on the list.