Unlocking Public Funding – Infrastructure for Rural Mobile Coverage in Germany
Unlocking Public Funding
The Challenge:
In many parts of Germany, so-called “white spots” in mobile coverage persist – especially in structurally weak, rural, and border regions. To close these gaps, the federal government launched a funding program targeting precisely those areas where market-driven expansion reaches its limits. The challenge lay in navigating the complex funding landscape, identifying suitable sites, and securing the necessary political support.
Our Approach:
- Active involvement in the administrative process of the relevant funding directive
- Formation of an interdisciplinary project team to identify eligible measures and structure the application process
- Systematic outreach and dialogue with stakeholders at federal, state, and municipal levels
- Political positioning of projects, including involvement of regional decision-makers
- Internal coordination from site development to compliant implementation
- Design and coordination of impactful communication along political and administrative interfaces
Our Success:
Several funding projects were successfully initiated and approved.
The roll-out of new mobile sites based on public funding was not only a business success, but also a political success – made possible through forward-looking public affairs work, clear responsibilities, and coordinated alignment with government actors.
The consulting services depicted took place in the context of the team’s previous professional activity and were not performed by zōonpolitikon.
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