«Bridging the digital divide» – provision of modern telecommunication services to rural settlements of the Russian Federation with a population of 250 to 500 people.

BDD

The development by the «Rostelecom» of a telecommunication network to provide access to the information and telecommunication network Internet in small residential areas of Russia (with 250 to 500 people). PJSC Rostelecom is a universal service operator in Russia acting on the basis of the Russian Federation Government Decree No. 437-p dated 26.03.2014. As a universal service operator Rostelecom is responsible for provision of universal telecommunication services with the use of access points connected to the communication network by fiber-optic communication links.

http://www.rostelecom.ru/projects/uus/

National implementation: Russian Federation

Planned for future from 13/05/2014 to 31/12/2018

Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation, The Federal Communications Agency, Limited Liability Company «Infrastructure Investments, LLC– 4»

* Information and communication infrastructure

• Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
• Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
• Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
• Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
• Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
• Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
• Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

• Project