Satellite broadband for schools : feasibility study : executive summary

In 2016 many schools in the EU still lack broadband access (especially in primary schools, where 25% lack broadband). The main reason behind this situation is poor awareness among schools and local authorities of the available options for broadband services as well as a limited number of dedicated, large national institutional support programmes, and the lack of knowledge of possible funding options, including voucher schemes and how to implement these. In order to close the gap more rapidly, this report identifies satellite-based broadband services as an efficient option for unconnected or poorly connected schools.