Cross-border Empowerment of Next Generation Access National Networks

1. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Cross-border Empowerment of Next Generation Access National Networks Trilateral Balkan partnership between Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia to interconnect their public networks MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

2. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Overview • EU Digital Agenda - availability of high-speed broadband Internet and access to digital service infrastructures are the building blocks of a modern government • Government and public institutions with a focus on border regions need advanced and stable infrastructure and services MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

3. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Overview • Not possible to rely solely on the market forces • A strong, dynamic, stable, professional, not-for-profit organization in each country is required MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

4. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Overview • Information exchanged between government bodies and relevant public institutions from different countries should cross borders in a trusted way • Bulgaria proposed to Romania and Serbia to interconnect the NGA public networks of the three countries • The proposal was formally accepted MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

5. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Objectives • Establish cross-border links between the NGA public networks of the three countries • Invest in NGA broadband in border regions to reach the Digital Agenda 2020 indicators MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

6. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Objectives • Backup the national NGA infrastructure and public services • Develop network protection tools and systems to guarantee cybersecurity • Establish ground and tools for information exchange in a secure and trusted manner • Foster cross-border projects MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

7. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Opportunity • Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has a budget of EUR 1.14 billion, incl. • EUR 170 million for broadband activities • EUR 970 for DSIs delivering networked cross-border services MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

8. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Opportunity • Interconnection and interoperabilityof and access to national, regional and local networks • Good Governance ecosystem – a prerequisite for the development of a Digital Single Market MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

9. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Opportunity • DSIs will facilitate the cross-border and cross-sector interaction between European public administrations • Provision of essential services for businesses and citizens in diverse areas: ex. electronic identification and procurement, interoperable health services, etc. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

10. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Opportunity • Contribute to the achievement of the Digital Agenda targets for the internet connection by 2020: • All European household - 30 Mbit/s • 50% of the households - above 100 Mbit/s MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

11. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Solution Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia cooperate in developing a joint project and apply for CEF funding targeting the following: • Implementation and delivery of cross-border NGA broadband infrastructure to interconnect the public-administration NGA networks of the three countries MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

12. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Solution • Invest in NGA broadband development in the border regions of Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania to reach the Digital Agenda targets • Establish secure and responsive cooperation and contingency policy and plans in the area of network and information security. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

13. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Recommended Immediate Steps: • Sign a tripartite international agreement • Establish a Steering Committee at executive level to negotiate guidelines for a proposal development • Establish a Technical Committee at expert level –to develop the technical and service part of the proposal; MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

14. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Recommended Immediate Steps • Establish a Technical Committee at expert level –to develop the technical and service part of the proposal • Consult with the DG CONNECT/EC and ITU, on assistance and support for the project development and implementation. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

15. EUR2 – Development of broadband access and adoption of broadband Thank you Julieta Tencheva jtencheva@mtitc.government.bg MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA