Panel 18 - FTTH Rural Networks deployment

FTTH coverage in rural and low density areas of Europe is lower than in other regions. Despite the ambitious targets in connectivity set by the European Commission for 2030, deploying fibre in these areas will remain a challenge for most countries for the years to come. How can we ensure that no village is left behind?

Let's hear from the successful experiences of some regional alternative operators, joined on stage by high-level representatives of the investors and regulatory world, debating over the business case of bringing fibre in rural areas.

Speakers: Alexandra Reich - Executive Chairwoman at Speed Connect Austria, Mariam Sulaberidze - CEO at N(N)LE OPEN NET, Pedro Abad - CEO and founder at ASTEO Red Neutra, Peter Hendrick - Chieff Executive Officer at National Broadband Ireland - NBI, and Wojciech Dziomdziora - General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Nexera - moderated by Christof Sommerberg - Board Member of the FTTH Council Europe