5G.CONNECT Project Aims to Boost Connectivity in Low-Density Areas

The initiative, led by dstelecom, brings together partners to enhance 5G coverage and promote digital solutions for underserved territories.

5G network tower in a rural Portuguese landscape with hills and a village.
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5G network tower in a rural Portuguese landscape with hills and a village.

The 5G.CONNECT project was publicly presented in Carrazeda de Ansiães, aiming to enhance 5G connectivity and develop digital solutions for low-density population areas.

The 5G.CONNECT initiative, held today in Carrazeda de Ansiães, seeks to boost 5G connectivity and implement digital solutions tailored to the challenges of low-density population territories. The event showcased the project's main objectives, planned 5G infrastructure, and various use cases in areas such as climate action, civil protection, heritage, and social action, highlighting the technology's potential.
Led by dstelecom, the 5G.CONNECT consortium includes partners such as NOS, Innovation Point, and IrRADIARE. CIM Douro, a project partner, participated alongside the CIMs of Alto Tâmega e Barroso, Tâmega e Sousa, and Terras de Trás-os-Montes, among other entities.
CIM Douro's presence at this presentation and sharing event underscores the commitment to innovation and connectivity as drivers of territorial development and cohesion. The event took place at CITICA, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, on October 2, 2026.
Based on information from the official source: CIM Douro (02/10/2026)