Press Release: State aid: Commission approves €1.7 million public support to increase broadband availability in Lazdijai and Alytus municipalities in Lithuania

The European Commission approved under the EC Treaty state aid rules a €1.7 million public aid to help bring broadband to unserved areas of Lazdijai and Alytus district municipalities in Lithuania. The support, which involves EU, national and local public funds, is aimed at narrowing the gap between rural and urban areas as regards access to affordable broadband services. The Commission found that the public support is justified by the benefits to consumers and by the safeguards put in place to preserve competition.