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DECEMBER 2024 EDITION
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-News from our members
-Telecom Digest:
- Portugal's National Strategy Targets 2030 Goals as Telecom Competition Promises Price Cuts
- Connecting Italy's Islands: Infratel Completes High-Speed Broadband Rollout to 21 Small Communities
- Norwegian Regulator Nkom Proposes NOK 50 Million Investment to Strengthen Telecom Networks
- Fibre Rollout in Flanders Accelerates with Digi Belgium and Telenet Sparking Telecom Competition
- in Advances Telecom Sector: CNMC Lowers Telefónica's Cost of Capital as Fibre Optic Expansion Surges in Rural Areas
-Next events
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NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS
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Pulse Fibre is leveraging Adtran's 10Gbit/s XGS-PON platform to extend multigigabit services to 250,000 UK homes. The scalable solution supports seamless upgrades, connecting rural and urban areas with speeds up to 10Gbit/s. Developers are benefitting from early-stage connectivity for smart tech integration, while residents gain reliable, sustainable day-one access.
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Delivering managed Gigabit Wi-Fi to older multi-dwelling units (MDUs) presents unique challenges due to structural complexities and existing infrastructure. Calix addresses these issues by enabling broadband service providers to repurpose existing copper or coaxial wiring using the Positron G.hn Access Multiplexer (GAM). This approach minimizes disruption and cost, providing a gigabit Ethernet backbone.
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Fiber optic cables play a crucial role in modern communication networks, offering fast and reliable data transmission. They consist of three main components and are available in several structures suited to different uses. FOLAN explains everything you need to know to find the right cable for your uses. Follow the guide.
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Ready for NIS2? Implementing the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2) is delayed in many EU countries. Many broadband companies face a regulatory gap for cybersecurity, making compliance a challenge. Learn what this means for our industry in Genexis’ latest blog.
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The speed and stability of fiber optic connections are essential for quantum computing and its ability to solve complex problems in incredibly short times. Visit the Open Fiber website to learn how these two technologies are working together to shape the future of telecommunications and digital security.
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Trend: plug & play aerial FTTx FTTH can be expanded in rural regions some two and a half times faster than usual by means of above-ground cable laying. New outdoor connectors are currently required for faster, easier aerial deployment, and possible future use in the field, making FTTH expansion easier and faster in rural and suburban areas. Find out more on R&M's website!
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Portugal's National Strategy Targets 2030 Goals as Telecom Competition Promises Price Cuts
The Portuguese government is launching a National Digital Strategy with the goal of simplifying the country's digital ecosystem across four main dimensions: People, Companies, State, and Infrastructure. The strategy sets ten strategic goals and targets to be met by 2030 through 15 activities. The finalised Action Plan for 2025-26 contains the main actions, costs, funding sources, and effect metrics. The Strategy and Action Plan will be approved by the Council of Ministers for Digital Transition and Modernisation by the end of the year. A Technical Working Group will be formed inside the Council for Digital in Public Administration to expedite its implementation.
Meanwhile, Sandra Maximiano, the president of Portugal's National Communications Authority (Anacom), reportedly stated that Digi's entry into the market could potentially lead to a 7% decrease in prices throughout the industry. Although she recognises that a more substantial decline may be overly optimistic for the upcoming year, she believes that a 7% decline is a feasible result, contingent upon the competitive response from other operators.
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Connecting Italy's Islands: Infratel Completes High-Speed Broadband Rollout to 21 Small Communities
Infratel, Italy's infrastructure agency, announced the completion of a project to provide high-speed broadband access to 21 of the country's small island villages. The project, which is funded by PNRR funds totalling more than 45 million euros, provides modern digital services to enterprises, individuals, and local governments via ultra-broadband and mobile connectivity, including 5G technology. The funding includes 21 islands in Lazio, Puglia, Sicily, Tuscany, and Sardinia. The land and marine works have been completed, and the final phase of administrative paperwork will be finished by 2024. The initiative is an investment in the future of these territories, ensuring investment and the expansion of the national social and productive fabric. The plan's goal is to boost economic growth, improve people's quality of life, and ensure that residents, government agencies, and businesses have enough access to digital services.
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Norwegian Regulator Nkom Proposes NOK 50 Million Investment to Strengthen Telecom Networks
The Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom has suggested an additional NOK 50 million (EUR 4,25 million) to bolster communication networks in Trondelag county, particularly around Trondheim, which is prone to mishaps. The plan will make it possible to put measures developed in collaboration with market participants into action. The Trondheim area, which connects southern and northern Norway via a substantial quantity of telecoms infrastructure, is particularly sensitive to incidents. The idea also seeks to strengthen cross-connections in the north, which could aid in better rerouting traffic in the event of a major route breakdown. In addition, some places require more redundant connections to lessen susceptibility in the event of a breakdown. Nkom director John-Eivind Velure hailed the investment as a significant investment in socially crucial infrastructure.
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Fibre Rollout in Flanders Accelerates with Digi Belgium and Telenet Sparking Telecom Competition
The Flemish regulator for telecommunications reports that fibre rollout in Flanders is in full swing, with the share of fibre among fixed broadband connections expected to double to 8% by the end of 2024. Digi Belgium, a new player in the telecom market, is stimulating competition with its focus on budget pricing. Telenet now offers internet and television at lower prices via its secondary brand Base. The regulator also reports an increasing use of internet platforms, with Roularta Media Group's magazines no longer having their own websites and VRT Max's websites disappearing. The report also highlights the role of service providers and streaming platforms in determining consumer content.
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Spain Advances Telecom Sector: CNMC Lowers Telefónica's Cost of Capital as Fibre Optic Expansion Surges in Rural Areas
Spain is making significant strides in its telecommunications sector, marked by regulatory updates and record fibre optic growth. The National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) has reportedly approved the annual rate of the cost of capital to be implemented in Telefónica's cost accounting for the 2024 financial year at 5,34%, a decrease from the 5.55% that was in effect last year. The price of regulated wholesale services is determined by the regulator using the cost of capital. The CNMC employs a methodology established by the EC to determine the annual cost of capital. In 2022, the CNMC established the annual cost of capital rate for Telefónica at 5,2% (up from 5,55% in 2023) and for Cellnex at 6,35% (up from 7,01% in 2023). In 2021, the rates were 4.82% for Telefonica and 5,69% for Cellnex. The CNMC notified the European Commission, the European Electronic Communications Regulatory Body, the national regulatory authorities of other Member States of the European Union, and the Ministries of Economy, Commerce and Business and Digital Transformation of the resolution once the WACC for Telefónica was defined.
Simultaneously, Spain's fibre optic (FTTH) market is experiencing record growth, with active connections reaching14,8 million, an 8,3% growth compared to the previous year. More than half of these were installed in municipalities with less than 100.000 inhabitants, with the highest relative growth in towns with less than a thousand inhabitants. The market share of alternative operators increased, particularly in municipalities with less than 5.000 inhabitants. FTTH consolidated its leadership in Spain, with installed FTTH accesses reaching 76,6 million (+8,7%), compared to 70,4 million in 2022. In Madrid and Barcelona, FTTH connections accounted for 91,6% and 91,9% of active fixed broadband accesses, respectively. The largest FTTH deployments were concentrated in municipalities with between 100.000 and 500.000 inhabitants, with an 11,3% growth in installed accesses.
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NEXT EVENTS
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The FTTH Council Europe is pleased to invite you to the next event within our FTTH Policy Dialogue series: Paving the Way for a Sustainable and Future-Proof Connectivity in Europe. Be the first to explore the insights from our Copper Switch-Off Tracker, a comprehensive analysis of Europe's progress in deactivating legacy copper networks, produced and presented by Cullen International.
The event will also feature a high-level panel session with industry thought leaders, including representatives from the European Commission, European Parliament, National Regulatory Authorities, and operators.
Don't miss this opportunity to shape the conversation around Europe's connectivity future.
Secure your spot today!
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Save the date for the next edition of Europe’s leading fibre summit, taking place in Amsterdam on 25-27 March 2025. Let’s stay connected: we will soon provide you with more information about the Conference. Keep following us on our social media channels below and our official website to stay up to date.
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