Editing Telecommunications in Lithuania (section)

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'''Telecommunications in Lithuania''' include internet, radio, television, and telephony.

The Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania (RRT) functions as the [[independent regulator]] for the country's [[electronic communications]] industry. Established under the Law on Telecommunications and the provisions with [[European Union]] [[Directive (European Union)|Directives]], its role is to facilitate a competitive environment within the industry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About RRT |url=https://www.rrt.lt/en/about-rrt/ |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=Lietuvos Respublikos Ryšių reguliavimo tarnyba |language=en-US}}</ref>

The [[European Commission]]’s 2022 [[Digital Economy and Society Index]] (DESI) report evaluates Lithuania's digital progress among 27 [[European Union|EU]] nations. Ranking 23rd in overall connectivity, Lithuania stands out with Fixed Very High Capacity Network (VHCN) and [[Fiber-to-the-premises|Fiber-to-the-Premises]] (FTTP) coverage. In [[human capital]], Lithuania ranks 20th, with a strength in digital skills. Notably, in the integration of digital technologies, Lithuania performs 13th, with advancements in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and [[e-commerce]]. Digital public services earn the 10th rank, with aspirations for 100% [[online]] key [[public service]]s by 2026. Additionally, the country has focused on enhancing broadband infrastructure, particularly in less urban areas. Efforts in [[cybersecurity]] and the development of [[smart city]] solutions are also highlighted.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lithuania in the Digital Economy and Society Index {{!}} Shaping Europe's digital future |url=https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/desi-lithuania |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) 2022 Lithuania |url=https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/88694 |website=European Commission}}</ref>