Monetization remains 'main challenge' for FTTH in Europe
The article highlights that Portugal has a fiber-to-the-home/building (FTTH/B) penetration rate of 53%, despite extensive fiber coverage. This relatively modest adoption rate is attributed to ongoing competition from cable services, which remain a viable alternative for consumers. The report emphasizes that, across Europe, many homes passed by fiber networks—86 million in the EU27+UK—still lack subscriptions, partly due to competition from existing platforms like cable and VDSL. To boost FTTH adoption, strategies such as shutting down legacy copper networks and offering fiber-only plans at competitive prices are recommended.
