Municipalities in the Western Balkans can apply to benefit from the WiFi4WB (Wi-Fi for Western Balkans) initiative, which will provide free Wi-Fi hotspots to up to 500 municipalities across the Western Balkans. Wi-Fi access points will be installed in public spaces such as squares, parks, libraries, museums, and schools, providing free and reliable internet access for residents and visitors.
Participating municipalities will receive comprehensive support, including supply and installation of Wi-Fi equipment, internet service and maintenance. In return, municipalities are required to commit to maintaining the service beyond the initial funding period, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
The public call is open to all municipalities from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia – and applications must be submitted by the Mayor/Head of Municipality, an official employed by the municipality, or a member of the municipal council.
WiFi4WB is a key initiative under the EU’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, driving digital transformation to foster regional integration. The program aims to close the digital divide, create economic opportunities, and empower local communities through universal internet access.
Funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), WiFi4WB is part of the EU4Digital Action and is implemented by GIZ. Inspired by the WiFi4EU initiative—which provided free Wi-Fi to nearly 9,000 municipalities across Europe—WiFi4WB brings this vision to the Western Balkans, strengthening digital infrastructure to benefit residents and visitors alike.
The deadline for this application is set for 28.04.2025. We invite all the municipalities in North Macedonia to apply for this call. We are open for preparing the full application procedure upon request.
For more information on how to apply and participate in WiFi4WB, visit wifi4wb.eu