Super Fast Broadband – SFBB
The Superfast Broadband (SFBB) voucher is an intervention of the “National Broadband Next Generation Access Plan 2014-2020” designed by the General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Posts of the Ministry of Digital Policy Telecommunications and Information.
Objective of action
Enhancing demand for online access services at ultra high speed Internet speeds of 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps with the subsidized “Superfast Broadband Voucher” to bridging the country’s digital division and improving its performance in the EU digital map, as well as familiarizing citizens with next generation networks.
SFBB Action is part of a set of projects of the Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Information that will significantly contribute to the country’s convergence and alignment with the Digital Agenda for Europe – DAE 2020 and the GigabitSociety 2025 Plan, which sets ambitious connectivity goals (speeds of 1Gbps, as opposed to 100Mbps projected by the 2020 targets) and 5G network development.
The SFBB service is estimated to provide Internet access at ultra-fast speeds to about 150,000 citizens. The Action is expected to create the critical mass of users for the adoption and expansion of new generation broadband services in Greece, detaching the country from the last position (28th) in the ranking of the EU countries in the use of ultra-high speed communications networks by households (0.01% of households)[1].
SFBB Services
It includes the retail online communications service of any kind (1, 2, 3 or 4-play) including the following components:
- The necessary modem / router for its operation
- The access to the Internet with actual download speed of at least 100Mbps
Facilities
A one-time Voucher of € 360 for each benefiting citizen including
- Ultra-high speed internet connection: 13 € per month for 24 months
- One time connection cost: 48€.
Addressees of the action
- Citizens (household consumers & traders)
- Registered & Certified in the Action list Telecommunication Providers (with an approved license from Telecommunications & Post Commission (EETT) for the provision of online communications services in category B0104)
Duration of Implementation – Application Period
Beneficiaries: 04.06.2018 – 31.03.2020
Geographic coverage areas
Due to the fact that broadband services are across the country, the website will be continually enriched with the areas where services will be available as they result from the gradual development of new private networks of telecom providers.
Commencement of subscription- Availability of SFBB services
From 04.06.2018 it is possible for the citizens to register on the site of the action, https://www.sfbb.gr/, it is recommended to visit the site in advance and at regular intervals and to investigate the availability of SFBB services in their area of residence or activity.
Procedure for receiving services
- Issuance of the voucher using the credentials (username / password) of the TAXISNET information system of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR)
- Redeeming it to the Telecommunications Provider of their choice
Budget of the Action: 50.000.000 €
(expandable according to demand)
Financing:
National Public Investment Program
Proposal and operation body of the action
General Secretariat for Telecommunications and Posts of the Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Information.
Action implementation
From the Executive Structure of NSRF in the field of Information Technology & Communications.
Operational support for the action:
National Network of Research & Technology (GRNET SA)
Helpdesk: 215 -215 78 48,