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.

Insights from the Committee

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Arturs Alksnis provided an in-depth interview where he elaborated on the committee’s key objectives, the regulatory challenges faced by the fibre sector, and the importance of advocacy in promoting full-fibre deployment across Europe.

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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.

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.

Policy & Regulation Committee Accelerates Policy Engagement Over Summer

Jul 3, 2025

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While the summer months are typically associated with vacations, the Policy & Regulation Committee has shifted into high gear to contribute to a series of public consultations. A key focus is the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA)—a strategically significant initiative that could reshape the regulatory landscape. Central to the debate is whether the current regulatory framework, namely the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), remains fit for purpose. Our position is clear: the existing framework has proven effective. Any slowdown in investment or risk of Member States missing Digital Decade targets cannot be attributed to the regulatory model itself. We are working to reinforce this viewpoint by aligning with like-minded stakeholders to ensure a united and persuasive message.

At the same time, copper switch-off remains our top priority. This is clearly reflected in all P&R Committee documents currently in preparation, which emphasize the urgency of a coordinated and well-supported transition.

Another ongoing and important debate concerns the upper 6GHz spectrum band. Here, the Committee supports unlicensed use to strengthen the future of Wi-Fi connectivity. This topic has fostered close collaboration with the IBE Committee, given its implications across both regulatory and technical dimensions of future network development.

In short, this summer is anything but quiet for the Policy & Regulation Committee as we continue to shape key policy discussions that will impact our sector for years to come.

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