HT Connects 3,200 Households in Poreč to Fiber-Optics

Hrvatski Telekom has started implementing fiber-optic infrastructure in ​​the town of Poreč and its suburbs. It is an investment worth HRK 2.5 million, and about 1,100 households in the town center will have the opportunity to enjoy gigabit speeds. The plan is to complete it in the first half of 2021.

HT also continuously invests in the improvement of the existing infrastructure and equipment upgrades. The investment of an additional two million kunas will allow the inclusion of vectoring and supervectoring technology, which will enable 100 Mbit/s internet speed for 2,100 households in the communities of Varvari, Buići, and Musalež by the end of 2020.

This project should improve the use of advanced digital products and services such as e-Citizens, e-schools, e-health, e-parking, and other smart city projects. High speeds and the availability of the internet will also improve the tourist offer of Poreč and contribute to the further development of entrepreneurship and economic activity. Furthermore, HT signed a grant agreement in September for a broadband infrastructure development project in the town of Poreč and municipalities of Funtana, Kaštelir-Labinci. Sveti Lovreč, Tar-Vabriga, Tinjan, Višnjan, Vižinada, and Vrsar.

Within the EU project, HT will build a new generation broadband network infrastructure on the spatial scope of the project with the project partner, the town of Poreč, so that broadband access for 11,189 potential users will be provided at the identified 7,979 addresses. Access speeds of at least 100 Mbit/s symmetrically connected to the optics will be provided for 90 percent of households and business and public users. The Project implementation period is from January 31, 2021, to September 30, 2023. The total value of the project is HRK 68.5 million of which grants of HRK 27.9 million have been awarded.

"Hrvatski Telekom continues to invest in fiber-optic infrastructure even in these challenging times. I am glad that fast and high-quality internet access will allow the entire community of Poreč to increase economic activity and the quality of life of citizens. Early next year, HT will start implementing an EU project that will provide a quality fiber-optic infrastructure in Poreč and all surrounding municipalities with the project partner, the town of Poreč", said Boris Drilo, a member of Hrvatski Telekom's Management Board and CTIO.