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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The Chair and Vice-Chair of this very animated committee offer valuable insights into the activities of the committee and its significant contributions to advancing FTTH adoption across Europe.

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Interview with Vincent Garnier, Director General, on trends, challenges, and growth in fibre broadband deployment and adoption in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)

Sep 29, 2025

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Ahead of FTTH Congress CEE 2025, Vincent Garnier, Director General of the FTTH Council Europe, shares insights on the drivers and challenges shaping fibre deployment and adoption across Central and Eastern Europe. While coverage in markets like Romania, Estonia, and Hungary is strong, the focus is increasingly on connecting homes and boosting adoption. Key themes include closing the adoption gap, innovative financing and business models, and ESG- and DE&I-driven strategies. Emerging technologies such as XGS-PON, energy-efficient equipment, AI-enabled network management, and low-impact civil works are enhancing performance, reducing costs, and improving sustainability. The discussion also highlights the importance of collaboration, rural connectivity, and regulatory support to ensure inclusive, large-scale fibre rollouts, positioning the region to achieve full-fibre coverage and Europe’s Digital Decade targets by 2030.

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Interview with Vincent Garnier, Director General, on trends, challenges, and growth in fibre broadband deployment and adoption in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)

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