Members of the FTTH Council Europe are active in every segment of the fibre to the home (FTTH) value chain. The Deployment and Operations (D&O) Committee is the place where technology experts come together to discuss, debate and educate the broader telecom ecosystem and help industry stakeholders understand how to deploy high quality full-fibre networks, addressing the large variety of challenges they face throughout Europe.

From design and planning, to optimal technology selection, roll out of operations, testing and maintenance, our key publication, the FTTH Handbook, brings together state-of-the-art information and recommendations to help every FTTH professional in the industry. Its 9^th edition was unveiled on 15th September 2021 during the FTTH Virtual Conference 2021; it is already available for members of the FTTH Council Europe on a complementary basis and can be purchased by the general public here.

5G is fibre’s best friend! The D&O Committee has undertaken two valuable pieces of research to evaluate the potential benefits that are brought about through converged planning of FTTH and 5G backhaul networks. We presented the results of these studies in a recent webinar, you can access the replay here.

More recently, the Committee has produced a white paper which details the reasons underpinning our position in favour of full-fibre compared to alternative broadband technologies.

Panel Session at Connect Europe’s Policy Summit 2025

May 12, 2025

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Event: Connect Europe’s Policy Summit 2025
Speaker: Vincent Garnier - Dirctor General
Date: 12 May, 2025
Location: BUMP, Brussels
Organiser: Connect Europe

As part of Connect Europe’s Policy Summit 2025, our Director General, Vincent Garnier, moderated the high-level panel titled "The Digital Networks Act – A Bold Move for the Future of EU Telecoms Regulation."

This panel explored the transformative potential of the Digital Networks Act, a landmark initiative poised to reshape telecom regulation across Europe. With Europe’s digital transformation reaching a defining moment, ensuring a connected, competitive, and sovereign digital future has never been more urgent. As technology and connectivity drive economic growth and societal change, the need for forward-thinking policy and investment is clear.

Alongside the Digital Networks Act, the Cloud & AI Development Act is set to redefine the European telecom landscape, paving the way for a smarter, stronger, and more efficient connectivity ecosystem. However, the evolving market also raises critical questions about competitiveness, consolidation, and scale—how can Europe foster growth and investment while safeguarding innovation and fair competition? Additionally, the continent’s ambition for technological sovereignty adds further urgency, as Europe seeks to lead in cutting-edge technologies, enhance resilience, and reduce reliance on global players.

Through these forward-looking discussions, Connect Europe’s Policy Day brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to shape the future of Europe’s telecom landscape.

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