Introduced in 2023, the Open Access Committee has several objectives, including promoting the idea of Open Access and the wholesale fibre business model, stimulating and encouraging wholesale-oriented regulation and discussing and exchanging experience and best practices. To deliver on its mission and based on the know-how of its member companies, the Committee touches upon several fields, including the regulatory framework for wholesale operators, the technical aspects of Open Access, IT solutions for network operators, promotion and education, and sales and marketing of Open Access-based fibre services.

You can expect a variety of new contents and resources generating from these discussions, that will soon become beneficial to the fibre community at large.

For those who are not familiar with the concept of Open Access, here are five main advantages of adopting this business model while deploying FTTH networks, as identified by the working group:

Open Access is a model that allows for the deployment and operation of fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) networks in a cost-efficient way. Building one infrastructure that is accessible to all service providers is in fact very cost-efficient, and has a significant impact on national coverage and market value. This cost-efficiency results from the fact that the same infrastructure is shared by all service providers, reducing the need for multiple infrastructures and saving on deployment and maintenance costs.
The wholesale model can be very agile in administration, as there is no customer care. This means that service providers can focus on delivering services, while wholesale operators handle infrastructure maintenance and management.
Service providers benefit from extensive coverage of the open access network without upfront investment, which makes it easier for them to provide services to customers without having to invest in expensive infrastructure.
End-users benefit from a variety of services provided by diverse operators over the open access network. This means that customers have access to more choices in terms of services, pricing, and quality.
Open Access drives competition of services in a very simple and transparent way. The wholesale operator does not compete with service providers, and service providers have equal terms and conditions of access. This creates equal opportunities for all service providers, promoting a more competitive and dynamic market.

Domenico Dichiarante

Jun 3, 2024

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Applying for the Market intelligence Committee Chair position

First and Last Name: Domenico Dichiarante

Company Name: Open Fiber S.p.A.

Current position: Head of Operational Marketing

Company Type: Telecom Network Operator

Biography:

I am a marketing manager with 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry (fixed and mobile). Since 2016, I have been Head of Operational Marketing at Open Fiber, where I played a key role in the company's launch. I led the development of a comprehensive product portfolio, defined the strategic direction of the fiber roll-out plan, designed the end-to-end customer experience, and secured key partnership agreements with major operators. From 2008 to 2016, I worked at WindTre (Italy's second-largest telecom operator) as a Marketing Products and Process Manager. In this role, I managed several products and spearheaded the launch of FTTH (Fiber-To-The-Home) commercialization in Italy. Prior to that, I worked as a strategic consultant at Accenture, supporting telecommunications companies in various transformation projects.

Position statement:

I fully committed to accelerate the coverage and take-up of the FTTH network. I am sure that the social, technological, and economic development of Europe passes through the coverage of entire continent with a full fiber network. I am honored to be a candidate for the position of Marketing Intelligence Committee Chair. I think the MIC has a central role to support the Executive Board in the FTTH Council Mission. I have been deeply impressed by the work that has been done under the leadership of our previous chair, Stefano. I am committed to building on their legacy and continuing to move the committee forward. If I am elected, my top priorities as chair will be:

To ensure our market analyses are accurate, reliable, and actionable.
To support the FTTH Council in the Copper Switch Off process. It will be a fundamental step for developing our plan.
To introduce for each country a simple and exhaustive analysis of the socio-economic context of each country to better understand different take-up reasons.
To include analysis of evolving alternative technologies such as satellite connectivity and 5G/6G. It is essential that our committee stay ahead of the curve.

I also believe that the committee can play a valuable role in promoting the sharing of best practices across different countries. I propose the establishment of a regular "best practices exchange" session at committee meetings. This will allow committee members to learn from each other and identify new and innovative ways to improve their work. I am passionate about this Committee, and I am committed to serving its members. I believe that together, we can make this committee an even more valuable resource for our profession. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Your past role(s) and activities in the FTTH Council Europe:

I have been an active member of the FTTH Council since 2017, where I have participated in and supported several initiatives. I have regularly attended FTTH Conferences, where I have learned about the latest technologies and trends in the fiber industry. I have also served as a member of the MIC. In addition, I have had several one-on-one meetings with my peers from other wholesale operators. These meetings have been invaluable in helping me to build relationships and learn about new business opportunities. I am passionate about the FTTH industry, and I am committed to the success of the FTTH Council. I believe that my experience and expertise would be an asset to the Council, and I am confident that I can make a significant contribution to its work.

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Domenico Dichiarante

Applying for the Market intelligence Committee Chair position

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