"Superfast Internet Now Available in Budapest and Across Hungary"

Published: November 24 2023

Hungary has recently completed its broadband development project, resulting in the availability of superfast internet across the majority of the country. This means that almost 97% of households in Hungary now have access to advanced network connectivity.

Under the EU's Digital Agenda and the National Infocommunications Strategy, Hungary aimed to ensure that by 2020, every household had access to internet speeds of at least 30 Mbps, with at least 50% of households having access to speeds of 100 Mbps. To meet these targets, the Superfast Internet Program (SIP) was launched, which involved the creation of a national geo-spatial electronic communications database to manage the tendering process for network development.

By 2020, Hungary had achieved over 95% coverage of its 30 Mbps fixed internet network, with full coverage achieved through the addition of a special mobile service. The country also surpassed the two-thirds threshold for households with gigabit access by the end of 2022. This achievement was made possible through the laying of 22.5,000 kilometers of fiber-optic cables and the construction of 8.3,000 kilometers of new infrastructure.

Endre Spaller, President of the Governmental Information-Technology Development Agency (KIFÜ), stated that the success of the project not only enhances broadband networks but also contributes to the development of Hungary's digital infrastructure and economy. As a result of these achievements, Hungary is ranked 8th globally in the OECD's average download speed ranking.

In addition to the broadband development project, Vodafone and Bosch have announced a collaboration to launch a 5G automotive project in Budapest. This initiative aims to explore the potential of 5G technology in the automotive industry and further enhance connectivity and innovation in Hungary.

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What is the broadband development project in Hungary? The broadband development project in Hungary aimed to provide superfast internet across almost the entire country, with the goal of ensuring that almost 97% of households have access to the most advanced network connectivity.

Who managed the broadband development project in Hungary? The broadband development project in Hungary was implemented under the management of the Governmental Information-Technology Development Agency (KIFÜ).

How much funding did the broadband development project in Hungary receive? The broadband development project in Hungary received more than HUF 3 billion (EUR 7.9 million) in non-refundable EU funding.

What were the targets set for internet access in Hungarian households? The targets set for internet access in Hungarian households were that by 2020, every household should have access to the internet at a speed of at least 30 Mbps (megabits per second), and at least half of all households should have access to the internet at 100 Mbps.

What was the Superfast Internet Program (SIP) in Hungary? The Superfast Internet Program (SIP) in Hungary was launched to prepare and implement broadband development. It created a national geo-spatial electronic communications database to manage the tendering process for network development and provide engineering support for the winning tenders.

What was the coverage of Hungary's fixed internet network by 2020? By 2020, Hungary's fixed internet network coverage exceeded 95% at speeds of 30 Mbps. It reached full coverage with the addition of the special mobile service introduced under the project.

What is the average download speed ranking of Hungary in the OECD? Hungary is ranked 8th in the OECD global ranking for average download speed, making it one of the top-performing countries in terms of digital infrastructure and economy.

How many kilometers of fiber-optic cables were laid during the broadband development project? During the broadband development project, 22.5,000 kilometers of fiber-optic cables were laid.

How much new infrastructure was built during the broadband development project in Hungary? During the broadband development project in Hungary, 8.3,000 kilometers of new infrastructure were built to support the expansion of superfast internet.

What is the role of the broadband development project in the Hungarian digital infrastructure and economy? The broadband development project in Hungary is considered a milestone in the development of the Hungarian digital infrastructure and economy. It supports a more efficient delivery of public administration and services and has helped Hungary achieve a high ranking in the global digital map.