The FTTH Council Europe has seven active Committees and a Working Group, covering a wide range of fibre-related topics and industry priorities. The Committees and Working Group of the FTTH Council Europe are instrumental in driving the organization’s mission to advance FTTH technology across the continent. By harnessing expertise, shaping policy, strategizing market development, and promoting collaboration, these groups ensure that the Council remains a leading force in the telecommunications industry. Their strategic importance cannot be overstated, as they lay the foundation for a connected, digital Europe where high-speed internet access is a reality for all.

By mean of this series of interviews with Committee and Working Group Chairs, the FTTH Council Europe aims at fostering a sense of community and collaboration among its Members. Committees and Working Group provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. This collective effort not only accelerates innovation but also builds a robust support system for member organizations, enhancing their capabilities and competitiveness in the market. This is way the efforts and engagement of their individual members deserve the spotlight.

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Panel 7 - Towards FTTH maturity, what is next?

As countries around Europe continue to invest in full fibre coverage, it is important to consider what comes next: what happens when a market approaches 90% FTTH coverage? What are the next goals and challenges for all stakeholders as they adjust to a new paradigm?

This panel session brings together prominent experts of different backgrounds from the telecom industry, to discuss the experiences and perspectives of countries already facing these issues. Be prepared for a thought-provoking discussion on how telecom operators, investors, and regulators alike shall adapt their strategies to look beyond the priorities of today.


Speakers: Alejandra De Iturriaga Gandini - Director of Telecommunications and Audiovisual Sector at Spain's National Authority for Markets and Competition (CNMC), Elin Bertilsson - Business Area Manager at Karlstads El- och Stadsnät, João Teixeira - CTIO at Altice Portugal, Kristian O. P. Freiesleben - International Business Director at OpenNet A/S, and Sergio Sanchez Gallego - CTO at Telefónica España - moderated by Gerrit Hecking - Senior Vice President Project Finance for Infrastructure at Hamburg Commercial Bank AG and Treasurer at FTTH Council Europe

 

 

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