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Digital Education Action Plan
Action 4: Connectivity and digital equipment for education and training
The goal is to improve access to high-speed internet and facilitate the use of digital technology, e-learning applications, and platforms.
To bridge the digital divide in schools across the EU, the Commission aims to address the lack of high-speed internet connectivity through the Connecting Europe Facility Digital program. The objective is to support the deployment of gigabit and 5G connectivity in smart communities, which includes schools and other educational institutions.
By promoting best practices for 5G connectivity in local communities and schools, the initiative aims to reduce disparities and improve access to high-speed internet. It also encourages Member States to take advantage of available EU support through various funding programs, such as the Recovery and Resilience Facility, to enhance internet access and acquire digital technology, e-learning applications, and platforms.
The timeline for these efforts is not explicitly mentioned in the summary.
Timeline
By promoting best practices for 5G connectivity in local communities and schools, the initiative aims to reduce disparities and improve access to high-speed internet. It also encourages Member States to take advantage of available EU support through various funding programs, such as the Recovery and Resilience Facility, to enhance internet access and acquire digital technology, e-learning applications, and platforms.
The timeline for these efforts is not explicitly mentioned in the summary.
Timeline
- January to April 2022 – First call for 5G for smart communities - completed
- October 2022 – Second call for 5G for smart communities - completed
- 2023 – Third call for 5G for smart communities - Check here
