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.

Open Access Committee Showcases Industry Leadership and Advances Strategic Initiatives

The Open Access Committee had a strong presence at the FTTH Conference 2026, hosting a targeted workshop featuring case studies on how standards and technology are enhancing the Open Access customer experience.

In addition, the Committee delivered a panel session bringing together a diverse group of senior stakeholders—including investors, Tier-1 operators, aggregators, and an Open Access provider—to discuss what is needed to “unleash the power of Open Access.” The discussion highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation, and clear frameworks to drive the next phase of market development.

Building on this momentum, the Committee is progressing several key initiatives. Work is underway on a strategic paper on Open Access, focused on unlocking ecosystem value while safeguarding investment, with an analysis of models and progress across Europe.

In parallel, the Committee has launched the development of a Europe-wide database of Open Access providers, mapping products and services to improve transparency and support stronger industry collaboration.

These initiatives reinforce the Committee’s role in shaping a more open, competitive, and efficient fibre market across Europe.

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