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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Broadband Breakfast Live Online: Europe's Tech and Telecom Environment

Event: Broadband Breakfast Live Online
Speaker: Vincent Garnier - Director General, FTTH Council Europe
Moderator: CEO Drew Clark
Date: 22nd October, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m
Location: Live Online
Organiser: Broadband Breakfast


Europe had long sought a "third way" in digital governance, aiming to strike a balance between market competition and robust consumer protection. However, recent major legislative efforts-including the European Union’s Digital Marketing Act of 2023 and other telecom regulations-had raised a critical question: Were these policies inadvertently forcing Europe and its businesses into sluggish growth?

Vincent Garnier of the FTTH Council Europe and other experts joined for a lively debate to discuss Europe's tech and telecom regulatory environment and what the continent needed to do if it was to catch up globally. The discussion covered the impact of the EU's regulatory framework on telecom investment and the acceleration of full-fibre deployment, providing insight into the challenges of balancing digital values with the necessity of economic scale and growth.


 

 

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