The aim of this call is to support the early deployment of 5G-based systems that enable use cases for certain socio-economic drivers (SEDs). Within the context of this call, the targeted SEDs are public authorities exercising public powers and public or private entities entrusted with the operation of SGIs or SGEIs.

For guidance on whether a service is of general interest or general economic interest, please consult the Call document. The ultimate responsibility to define what constitutes a Service of General Interest lays with Member States.

Projects funded under this call are expected to:

a) Deploy 5G infrastructures capable of delivering leading-edge connectivity with characteristics (such as Gigabit