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. 
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OECD Workshop on the Shutdown of Legacy Communication Networks

Event: OECD WPCSI 71st Session - Legacy Network Shutdown Workshop
Speaker:
Francesco Nonno - President FTTH Council Europe
Date: 4-5 November 2025
Location: OECD Headquarters, Paris, France
Organiser: OECD - Working Party on Connectivity Services and Infrastructures (WPCSI)


As OECD countries continued the shift toward next-generation digital infrastructure, the shutdown of legacy communication networks-including 2G/3G mobile networks and copper-based fixed networks—presented both technical and policy challenges.

This dedicated 60-minute panel workshop, took place during the 71st session of the OECD Working Party on Connectivity Services and Infrastructures (WPCSI), convening over 100 representatives from ministries, regulatory authorities, industry, civil society, and the technical community. The discussion aimed to assess progress, highlight operational and regulatory hurdles, and reflect on the broader economic and social impacts of transitioning away from legacy infrastructure.

The FTTH Council Europe had been invited to contribute expert insights on the copper switch-off and the move toward fibre-based connectivity. While in-person attendance was encouraged, remote participation or delegation to a colleague could also be considered to ensure the Council's perspective was represented.

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