FTTH in Romania: Laying the Foundations for Full-Fibre Connectivity

This session examineed the FTTH landscape in Romania, offering an in-depth look at the current state of fibre deployment, policy environment, and investment climate. Industry leaders, regulators, and local operators shared insights on infrastructure challenges, national digital priorities, and what’s next for fibre rollout in urban and rural areas.

Attendees gained a clearer understanding of:

  • Current FTTH penetration and coverage statistics in Romania
  • Ongoing public and private investment efforts
  • National broadband or gigabit strategy alignment
  • Regulatory incentives and challenges
  • Opportunities for further deployment, innovation, or collaboration

Speakers: Adrian Racasan - CEO at Netcity / Iulian Gimiga - Passive Access Network Manager at Orange Romania / Cornel Barbut - Vice President at AFOR - Association of Fiber Optic from Romania / Eric Andrei Băleanu - President at Interlan Association / Bogdan Ivascu - International Projects Director at Prime Telecom / Iosif Popa - Head of strategy at ANCOM Romania 
Moderator:  Veronica Bocarova - Head of Regulatory Training and Capacity Building at Cullen International 

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