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 2 - UK Fibre at a Crossroads: Leadership Insights

The UK fibre market has reached a pivotal moment. Rapid network rollout, intensifying competition, regulatory pressure, and shifting investment dynamics are reshaping the landscape — raising critical questions about sustainability, consolidation, and long-term value creation.

In this leadership-level panel, senior executives and decision-makers from across the UK fibre ecosystem will share candid insights on where the market stands today and where it is heading next. The discussion will explore build strategies versus take-up realities, the role of regulation and policy, infrastructure sharing, funding challenges, and what leadership looks like in a maturing fibre market.

This session offers a strategic, forward-looking perspective on how the UK can navigate its next phase of fibre deployment — and what choices will define winners in the years ahead.


Speakers:

  • Kelly Barlow - Strategy and Portfolio Director at VodafoneThree
  • Rajiv Datta - Chief Executive Officer at NexFibre
  • Richard Allwood - Chief Strategy and Technology Officer at Openreach
  • Simon Holden - Chief Executive Officer at CityFibre
  • Moderated by Oliver Loveless - Principal at Analysis Mason

 

 

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