ANNEX III

List with types of operations related to the priority referred to in point (g) of Article 16a(1)

Priority: Broadband infrastructure in rural areas
Types of operations	Articles and measures
Creation of and enabling access to broadband infrastructure including backhaul facilities and ground equipment (e.g. fixed, terrestrial wireless, satellite-based or combination of technologies)	Article 56: basic services for the economy and rural population
Upgrade of existing broadband infrastructure	Article 56: basic services for the economy and rural population
Laying down passive broadband infrastructure (e.g. civil engineering works such as ducts, and other network elements such as dark fibre, etc.) also in synergy with other infrastructures (energy, transport, water, sewerage networks, etc.).	Article 56: basic services for the economy and rural population