The objective of this committee is to help Communication Service Providers avoid churn & create revenue opportunities through the provision of enhanced user experience.

While more and more households have access to full-fibre network, it becomes crucial to avoid home connectivity becoming a bottle neck and that the new gigabit services can efficiently reach end user devices without degradation of speed or performance.

The In-Home Broadband Excellence committee addresses the following questions:

  • how to provide, manage and monitor ‘Quality of Experience’ for the end-user
  • how to monetise value-added services and reduce costs
  • how to leverage standards and provide pointers to industry fora

You can expect multiple initiatives from this dynamic group, such as the In-Home Broadband Excellence Guide, available for every member of the FTTH Council Europe and sold to non-members at a price of €36 inc. VAT* una tantum, intended to help Communication Service Providers understand the topic of ‘In-home Broadband Excellence’ and optimize their business strategies to reap the benefits of fibre-based connectivity delivered to end-users' premises.

The In-Home Broadband Excellence committee is also very much engaged in the organisation of workshops at the annual FTTH Conference, as well webinars and other communications.

 

*This price includes 21% VAT applicable in Belgium. If you are purchasing on behalf of a company based outside of Belgium you will not be required to pay VAT. For all UK and EC Member state registered companies please have your VAT number to include when purchasing

 

 

In-Home Broadband Excellence Committee Drives Initiatives to Enhance User Experience and Unlock New Opportunities

Jan 23, 2026
Committee News | In-Home Broadband Excellence Committee |

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.

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