Funding for Gigabit Expansion of Telecommunication Networks in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Gigabit Funding Guideline – GigabitFöRL M-V)
The Gigabit Funding Guideline M-V supports municipalities and public bodies in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in expanding gigabit-capable telecommunication networks. It complements federal funding for gigabit expansion in areas where market-driven expansion is not expected, promoting both the profitability gap model and the operator model to ensure comprehensive, high-performance digital infrastructure.
Who is funded: Gigabit Funding in MV
The Gigabit Funding Guideline M-V targets districts, independent cities, and companies exclusively under public ownership in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to promote the expansion of gigabit-capable telecommunication networks in underserved areas. The goal is to create a comprehensive digital infrastructure and ensure symmetric bandwidths of 1 Gbit/s for all participants in the project area.
What is funded: Expansion of Gigabit Networks
The Gigabit Funding Guideline M-V supports the expansion of gigabit-capable networks in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Both the closing of profitability gaps for private telecommunication companies and the establishment of passive network infrastructures under the operator model are funded. Planning and consulting services are generally excluded from funding.
Type and Scope of Funding: Broadband Expansion
The Gigabit Funding Guideline M-V offers a state subsidy for co-financing the federal program for gigabit expansion. Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant or allocation, with the state's share being up to 40 percent of the total eligible expenses and the overall funding rate (Federal + State) reaching 90 percent. The commitment period for the created infrastructure is at least seven years.
Conditions and Requirements for Funding
The funding guideline sets specific conditions for application, project implementation, and infrastructure use. These include conducting a market survey procedure, applying procurement regulations, and ensuring non-discriminatory access. Furthermore, clawbacks are foreseen if the basis for assessment significantly decreases.
Application Procedure: Gigabit Funding Guideline
Applications for funding must be submitted in writing to the Ministry of Interior, Building and Digitalization M-V before the start of the project. Approval is initially provisional and becomes final after the completion of the selection or procurement procedure and receipt of the final federal decision. Disbursements are based on the milestones of the federal decision, and the verification of use relies on the federal audit.
Legal Basis of the Gigabit Funding Guideline
The Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Gigabit Funding Guideline is the primary legal basis for promoting gigabit expansion in the state. It is based on national laws such as the Telecommunications Act and the State Budget Code, as well as the Federal Funding Guideline and the Federal Gigabit Framework Regulation. The administrative regulation is publicly accessible and governs the conditions of the grant.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Up to 90% of eligible expenses (total funding rate), of which up to 40% as state subsidy.
Open Until:
31.12.2026
Award Channel:
Shared Management Subsidies
Region:
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Germany)
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology
Beneficiaries:
Digitalization, Infrastructure, Smart Cities & Regions
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry of Interior, Building and Digitalization Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Managed By:
Ministry of Interior, Building and Digitalization Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Additional Partners:
Broadband Competence Center Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (expert support)