Panel 8 - Two Markets, Two Paths: Fibre Lessons from Germany & Italy

Germany and Italy represent two very different approaches to fibre deployment in Europe—shaped by distinct market structures, regulatory environments, and investment models. Understanding these differences is essential for anyone navigating fibre strategy at scale.

This panel will compare the evolution of both markets, examining how policy choices, competitive dynamics, and commercial models have influenced rollout speed, coverage, and adoption. It will highlight what has driven success, where challenges remain, and why outcomes have diverged despite similar long-term connectivity goals.

With a strong focus on practical, transferable lessons, the discussion will explore how insights from Germany and Italy can inform decision-making in other European fibre markets—covering implications for operators, investors, and policymakers looking to accelerate sustainable full-fibre growth.

Speakers: 

• Lisa Di Feliciantonio - Chief Communication & Sustainability Officer at Fasweb
• Matthias Buening - Head of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at EWE TEL GmbH
• Stefano Mazzitelli - Commercial Director at Open Fiber
• Susanne Ding - Deputy Director General at Department Digital Infrastructure in the Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation
• Sven Mueller - Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Vodafone Group
• Moderated by Ilsa Godlovitch - Director, Brussels at WIK-Consult