Since the London General Assembly in November 2025, the In-Home Broadband Excellence (IBE) Committee has established focused work groups for its three priority initiatives.
Security Whitepaper: Protecting the In-Home Broadband Ecosystem
The Committee is developing a comprehensive security whitepaper addressing network, in-home, and service security. The paper emphasizes mitigating security challenges throughout the product lifecycle, defining stakeholder roles and responsibilities, and navigating evolving EU regulations, including the Cybersecurity Act and Cyber Resilience Act. The first draft has been completed and is under committee review, with industry experts invited to contribute.
Installer Guide: Optimising Wi-Fi Gateway Placement
A dedicated installer guide is underway to provide practical guidance on optimal Wi-Fi gateway placement, ensuring consistent, high-quality in-home connectivity. This initiative builds on Edition 3 of the IBE Guide and targets completion by 2026, aiming to become the de-facto standard reference for installers.
New Revenue Streams: Unlocking In-Home Infrastructure Potential
The Committee is identifying value-added services leveraging fibre’s capabilities, such as smart home, telehealth, gaming, and energy management, assessing both technical and business considerations. A survey of CSP strategies will be distributed in early 2026.
Looking ahead, the Committee plans a workshop at FTTH Conference 2026 in London, covering topics including 6GHz in-home infrastructure and security considerations, enabling peer-to-peer learning.