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.

FTTH Policy Dialogue - Paving the Way for a Sustainable and Future-Proof Connectivity in Europe

As European institutions shape their policy agenda for the 2024-2029 cycle, the FTTH Council Europe brought together decision-makers from the European Commission, European Parliament, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to discuss the policy and regulatory changes that will shape the future deployment and adoption of FTTH networks across the EU.

During the event we presented our policy priorities for the current legislative term and launched the highly anticipated Copper Switch-Off Tracker. This new study, carried out by Cullen International, provides a comprehensive analysis of the progress toward deactivating legacy copper networks. As one of the cornerstone of our policy priorities, we consider the Copper Switch-Off as a key driver for the expansion of FTTH networks, incentivising the adoption of full-fibre broadband infrastructure. This transition is critical to supporting Europe’s digital transformation and achieving a sustainable, high-performance connectivity ecosystem.

The event also featured a presentation of the Copper Switch-Off Tracker findings, followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the European Commission, the European Parliament, National Regulatory Authorities, and operators. This discussion delved into the policy and market implications of transitioning from copper to fibre networks and highlight its role in shaping Europe’s connectivity future.

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