Development of digital networks (fixed and mobile) in non-commercially viable areas.

Digital transformation depends on access to networks everywhere, both fixed and mobile. Most of the development of networks takes place on a commercial basis, and coverage improves from year to year. The coverage for Trøndelag currently stands at 86% for 30 Mbps and 82% for 100 Mbps. Mobile coverage is increasing, and the focus is now on area coverage. Trøndelag has an area coverage of 4G of 86%. The areas that still lack coverage, either fixed or mobile, must be expanded with public subsidies.From 2020, the county council has an assumed responsibility in relation to be a driver, coordinator and facilitator in collaboration with the municipalities. This will ensure that businesses, households and other areas where people travel should have access to a timely and stable network.In the national context, Trøndelag is the foremost when it comes to developing high-speed digital networks in rural areas. And our efforts are often used as an example for other counties and municipalities. SMEs located in rural areas are cornerstones in the local communities. Trøndelag has a lot of remote rural areas and the SMEs are imperative to maintain the population. Access to high speed internet is imperative.This is a regional development task that is viewed as extremely important at both local, regional and national level. It is a question on survival first, and digital transformation as second. Companies are encouraged to file requests, and there are several individual projects based on that.