The aim of the project is to build local networks in sparsely populated parts of Gällivare municipality where market conditions for the expansion of broadband infrastructure are lacking. The project will give the municipality the opportunity to build a local network along the priority route during the project period. The overall goal of the project is to increase the number of small and medium-sized companies’ opportunities to gain access to broadband connection of at least 100 Mbit/s. After the project period, Gällivare municipality will own and be responsible for investments in the broadband network. In addition, more companies and households in sparsely populated areas of Gällivare municipality will be given the opportunity to connect to a faster broadband network that is ultimately necessary for sustainable regional growth.