The In-Home Broadband Excellence (IBE) Committee has made significant progress across several strategic areas, with a strong focus on security, installer training, and new business opportunities.
The Committee has dedicated substantial effort to the In-Home Security Whitepaper, with the first draft now under review. Led by Chris Mulley and Maarten Egmond, this work addresses both digital and physical security challenges in the connected home. Member feedback will be essential as we finalize recommendations that strengthen robust, secure fibre infrastructure.
While previous training initiatives targeted decision-makers and influencers, the Committee is now shifting focus to the practical needs of installers. The goal is to promote high-quality, standards-based installations that deliver the best in-home broadband experience. To accelerate progress, we are actively seeking contributions from Members—particularly those with hands-on installation or training experience. Your insights will be vital to shaping effective, modular training content that reflects real-world challenges.
Recognizing the growing importance of business-driven approaches, the Committee is launching a new workstream on monetizing fibre infrastructure. This initiative will explore innovative ways to unlock value from existing networks, and Members interested in business models, value-added services, or commercial partnerships are invited to join the discussion as this work begins.
Work on interoperability and standardization is also set to commence, aiming to ensure seamless integration and future-proofing of in-home broadband solutions.
All these initiatives underline the Committee’s commitment to providing practical guidance, best practices, and actionable insights for our Members. Your engagement—whether through sharing expertise, participating in surveys, or joining new workstreams—remains crucial to our collective success. If you or your organisation would like to contribute—particularly to the installer training programme or the monetization initiative—please contact the Committee via the FTTH Council Europe Secretariat.