Our key policy priorities

The FTTH Council Europe considers that fibre networks are fundamental to the digital transformation of European economies and that the objectives of the Digital Decade need to be reached in a timely fashion.

To this end, the FTTH Council Europe considers it essential to maintain a favourable regulatory framework for fibre investment in a competitive environment. The existing framework has delivered, and is delivering, good results in terms of fibre deployment and in our view, in Europe, concerns are mostly on the demand side of the fibre market.

Among our key policy priority is copper switch-off, which would give a clear signal to the sector and investors, have positive impact on FTTH roll-out and adoption, and have advantages in terms of energy efficiency and operational costs. This is why the FTTH Council Europe launched the Copper Switch-Off Tracker.

Browse below our key objectives that in our view should be at the core of the current 2024-2029 EU legislative and regulatory cycle.

Our positions as FTTH Council Europe

Reducing uncertainty on the demand side

Clear policy objectives, such as progressive copper switch-off, encourage investment in fibre networks. Learn how these measures boost productivity and support the green transition.

Maintaining a Competitive Environment

Effective competition drives innovation and network expansion. Explore our strategies to promote fair market practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour in fibre network development.

Facilitating Fibre Network Deployment

A favourable regulatory environment is critical for fibre deployment. From reducing barriers to infrastructure sharing to implementing cost-reduction measures, Europe needs to further develop a fibre-friendly ecosystem.

Supporting the Green Transition

Transitioning to fibre networks offers significant energy savings and environmental benefits. We advocate for integrating fibre networks into the EU taxonomy to unlock green financing opportunities.

Ensuring Spectrum Availability for In-Home Connectivity

In-home Wi-Fi is the backbone of digital usage. Proper allocation of the 6GHz spectrum is vital to ensure faster and more reliable connectivity for European households and businesses.

Digital Networks Act

We welcome the Digital Networks Act’s focus on investment and competition, supporting regulatory stability through the SMP process. We support a balanced copper switch-off protecting consumers, tailored access remedies reflecting national realities, and constructive engagement to accelerate FTTH deployment and strengthen sustainable competition.

Cybersecurity Act

The FTTH Council Europe supports stronger security and resilience in Europe’s telecom network and services market, understands that the proposed Cybersecurity Act is part of the broader strategy aimed at guaranteeing Europe’s strategic autonomy and security, and is willing to cooperate with European Institutions to achieve this objective.

Copper Switch-Off Tracker

This new study, carried out by Cullen International and set to become a vital evidence base for policymakers, regulators, operators and investors, provides a comprehensive analysis of the progress toward deactivating legacy copper networks in the EU27 + UK area, including policy and market implications of transitioning to fibre.

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FTTH Policy & Regulations essentials

The deployment of FTTH networks is a complex and multifaceted endeavour, and the framework governing their rollout is of utmost importance: this guide has the aim of providing companies, policymakers, investors, and other stakeholders with the policy & regulations fundamentals for the deployment of FTTH networks in Europe.

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FTTH Adoption Drivers and Hurdles in Europe

By carrying out a thorough analysis of FTTH market data and doing a deep dive into 8 selected countries, the FTTH Council Europe, in collaboration with Plum Consulting, has developed a series of recommendations of measures that both policymakers and industry executives will find useful when considering how to increase the FTTH adoption.

Digital infrastructures in Europe: resilience, financing and the goals of the Digital Decade 2030

Apr 11, 2025

| Partner Track | 26 March

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Digital infrastructures are the key to Europe's future - but how can they be implemented in a resilient, secure and financially viable way? Top-class representatives from politics, business and the investment world will discuss the next steps to achieve the EU goals of the 'Digital Decade 2030'. Find out first-hand which innovation projects and investment strategies are shaping European expansion, what we can learn from the Ukrainian context in terms of crisis resilience and what pioneering role countries like Finland are taking. Be there when we show the decisive course for Europe's digital sovereignty!

Key Topics:

European digital strategy & goals for 2030 – progress, challenges and gaps in the implementation of the EU digital strategy
Resilience of digital infrastructures – security requirements, cybersecurity and strategic autonomy in times of global crises
Financing & Public-Private Partnerships – Collaboration between government and private institutions
Best practices & international perspectives – successful models from Finland, Ukraine and cross-border EU projects. Future technologies & European autonomy – 5G/6G expansion, cloud (GAIA-X), edge computing, AI and quantum computing

Speakers: Alexandra Rotileanu - Deputy Head of Unit - Investment in High-Capacity Networks - DG CNECT at European Commission, Fernando Luis Huerta Aguirre - Area Coordinator at SETELECO, Marianne Selkäinaho - Chief Specialist, Rural Affairs at Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry - Finland, Mark Gerban - Head of Product at Pairpoint, Moritz Weiss - Managing Director and Head of DACH • Investor Relations and Business Development at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), Yuriy Matsyk - Head of the MDT’s Directorate of Fixed Broadband at Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation

Organised by aconium GmbH

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