The FTTH Council Europe has seven active Committees and a Working Group, covering a wide range of fibre-related topics and industry priorities. The Committees and Working Group of the FTTH Council Europe are instrumental in driving the organization’s mission to advance FTTH technology across the continent. By harnessing expertise, shaping policy, strategizing market development, and promoting collaboration, these groups ensure that the Council remains a leading force in the telecommunications industry. Their strategic importance cannot be overstated, as they lay the foundation for a connected, digital Europe where high-speed internet access is a reality for all.

By mean of this series of interviews with Committee and Working Group Chairs, the FTTH Council Europe aims at fostering a sense of community and collaboration among its Members. Committees and Working Group provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. This collective effort not only accelerates innovation but also builds a robust support system for member organizations, enhancing their capabilities and competitiveness in the market. This is way the efforts and engagement of their individual members deserve the spotlight.

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Copper Switch-Off Tracker - Decommissioning copper in the European Union, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom

This new study conducted by Cullen International for the FTTH Council Europe, analyses the situation and progress toward deactivating the legacy copper network in 27 EU member states, the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland. The document presents the developments that emerged in 2025. This is the second edition of the analysis and includes a comparison with the fi ndings of the first edition.

A very diversified picture emerges. Incumbent operators in some member states have started switching off their copper network, while others have not yet publicly declared their intention to do so. In Norway and Spain, the incumbents completed the copper switch-off. In 14 countries, the incumbent operators have a plan for complete copper switch-off. In eight of these 14 countries the plans are publicly available, while in others (e.g. Portugal) the plan is confi dential. 


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