Editing Telecommunications in Latvia (section)

=== Mobile broadband ===
In Latvia, [[mobile broadband]] adoption was at 86% among individuals in 2021, just below the EU average of 87%. By mid-2022, [[5G]] coverage in Latvia had reached 42% of populated areas, which is considerably lower than the EU average of 81%. The allocation of 5G spectrum in Latvia stood at 63% of the total harmonized 5G spectrum by 2023, approaching the EU average of 68%. To further develop its 5G infrastructure, Latvia has allocated nearly EUR 8.3 million from the [[European Regional Development Fund]] (ERDF) for constructing passive infrastructure along the [[Rail Baltica]], which is part of the country's efforts to expand 5G coverage.<ref name=":0" />