About the Committee

The Data Centre & Data Centre Interconnection Committee is the FTTH Council Europe's newest committee, established to reflect the Council's expanded remit across data centres and the fibre infrastructure that connects them.

The Committee's current work programme includes a report on hollow core fibre (HCF) and multi-core fibre (MCF), a DCI market study developed with the Board, and updates to the Market Panorama to capture the Council's broader scope. Alongside this, the Committee is developing a programme of educational webinars for members on AI-driven data centres, covering the underlying drivers and market trends, internal data centre architectures and wider interconnection architectures.

The Committee also leads the data centre and interconnection content at the annual FTTH Conference, shaping several hours of programming across the full breadth of the Council's expanded remit. 
Further outputs will follow, including new assets, market studies and content developed for the upcoming FTTH Conference. Click here and join us!

This page is new and still growing. The Committee's assets, studies and Conference materials are currently in production and will be added here as they are published. In the meantime, you can follow the Committee's latest news below.

Panel 14 - FTTH rural deployment remains a challenge

Recognising the lag in deployment versus urban and sub-urban regions, this session tackles the persisting challenge of FTTH coverage in rural areas. As the industry grapples with this pressing issue, the discussion explores the enduring obstacles and sheds light on the innovative solutions poised to reshape the FTTH landscape in underserved areas.  

Unveiling a comprehensive perspective, the panel addresses the pivotal role of connectivity in rural communities and delves into the diverse strategies and technologies that hold promise for narrowing the gap. Join alternative rural operators, representatives of the investors community, and members of the regulatory world for an insightful discussion over the challenges, opportunities, and pioneering approaches that will shape the future of FTTH deployment in rural areas. A critical dialogue for envisioning an inclusive and connected digital future.


Speakers: Mariam Sulaberidze - Chief Executive Officer at N(N)LE OPEN NET, Mike Surrey - Chair at Alncom, Pedro Abad - Chief Executive Officer at ASTEO Red Neutra and Robert Mourik - Chairperson at Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) - moderated by Leszek Drozd - Chair at Open Access Working Group

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