One of the main barriers in developing superfast broadband infrastructure in less developed and rural areas is the lack of private investment. Local and regional authorities need adequate knowledge on different funding and financing options as well as effective business models to initiate and successfully implement their broadband projects.

Find out more about the investment models for funding and financing broadband infrastructure in the free online course Investment models for funding and financing broadband infrastructure. This course is one of three courses in the series on funding and financing options. Visit also the courses on business models and financing tools.