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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.
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FTTH/B in Rural Areas 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Reports & Studies | Market Intelligence Committee | FTTH Conference 2025

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The FTTH/B in Rural Areas 2024 report, published by the FTTH Council Europe, provides an in-depth analysis of fiber deployment in rural regions across EU27+UK. It highlights coverage expansion trends, investment strategies, and regulatory frameworks aimed at closing the digital divide.

Key insights include the growth of FTTH/B coverage in rural areas, now at 63.6% (+11 pp YoY), and the varied approaches across countries—some prioritizing FTTH-only strategies, while others adopt technology-neutral solutions. Despite coverage growth, adoption remains a challenge, with take-up rates varying widely across countries.

The report also details government initiatives, funding programs (such as the EU’s €8 billion CEF Digital), and private sector investments driving broadband expansion.

With the EU’s Digital Decade targets aiming for universal gigabit coverage by 2030, the report underscores the need for continued investment and policy alignment to ensure high-speed connectivity reaches all rural communities.

This edition also introduces an enhanced country-by-country analysis, offering a detailed breakdown of regulatory frameworks, deployment challenges, and funding mechanisms shaping rural FTTH/B expansion in each market.

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