Europe has a €500 million broadband whip round

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced the launch of a new fund which that aims to raise €500 million for network deployments in underserved areas throughout Europe.
The fund, which was launched in partnership with the European Commission (hereafter known as the Gaggle of Red-tapers), will aim to invest in up to 12 network projects per year until 2021 combining private and public commitments. KfW Bankengruppe from Germany, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti from Italy and Caisse des d&eacu