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BOE-A-2026-16838 ·1 August 2026 ·orden High impact
Subsidies

Telecom operators: subsidies for 5G infrastructure deployment in very rural areas without 4G/5G coverage

This Order establishes the regulatory bases for granting aid intended for the provision of active equipment and auxiliary infrastructure for 5G services. The objective is to provide connectivity to very rural areas where there is currently no 4G or 5G mobile network signal from any operator. The aid is part of the Multiregional Program Spain FEDER 2021-2027 and aims to reduce the territorial digital divide.

How it affects those involved

For telecommunications operators, the regulation provides a funding route through ERDF funds to expand infrastructure in areas with low commercial profitability but high social interest. Local authorities and society in highly rural areas benefit from the reduction of the digital divide and improved economic productivity. Deployment must guarantee the capacity required for the ultra-high capacity and low-latency applications characteristic of 5G technology.

Frequently asked questions

To which areas are these 5G deployment grants directed?
Areas that are highly rural and currently lack 4G or 5G mobile signal coverage from any operator
What type of infrastructure can be financed?
The complete set of active equipment and auxiliary infrastructure required to provide 5G mobile communication services

Lifecycle

2026-08-01PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-08-02Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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