The FTTH Council Europe has been monitoring annually the evolution of full-fibre deployment throughout Europe since 2012. This essential work has been driven by the Market Intelligence Committee which publishes our flagship report FTTH/B Market Panorama, complete with FTTH Forecasts for Europe. The survey is commissioned through an external partner and the role of the Committee is to complete and refine these data based on the comprehensive input coming from the network of experts from our 150 members active in all European countries.

FTTH members have access to a more detailed version of the report with granular information regarding the individual FTTH markets in each of the 39 countries surveyed.

Two more reports have been produced under initiative of the Market Intelligence Committee, and launched during the last FTTH Virtual Conference 2021: the latest figures of the FTTH Forecasts for 2021 and 2026 and an overview of fibre deployments in rural areas.

The Market Intelligence Committee is also involved in other studies such as Copper Switch Off, Best Practices in Fibre advertising and the Socio Economic Impact of FTTH.

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Editorial article addressing gender inclusion in the FTTH Sector

Aug 26, 2025

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The editorial “Women in Fiber: Breaking the Glass Ceiling” by Barbara Tonarelli and Esra Buke examines the lack of gender diversity in Europe’s Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) industry. It highlights key challenges such as low female participation in STEM, mid-career attrition, and limited representation in leadership roles. The authors stress that these gaps hinder innovation and industry growth, while surveys show differing perceptions of career equality between men and women. They point to initiatives like the “Women in Fibre” campaign and diversity awards as positive steps but argue that deeper reforms are needed. Transparent reporting, leadership training, flexible policies, and broader DE&I strategies are seen as essential to create inclusive workplaces. Ultimately, the article makes the case that fostering diversity is vital not just for fairness but also for strengthening competitiveness and ensuring a sustainable future for the FTTH sector in Europe.

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