FROM THE INDUSTRY
The committee currently has 13 volunteer members from different backgrounds within the industry. It addresses network operators’ issues that have arisen over the years, from planning and building networks to installation. You can view the members on our website: https://cofnii.org/ Some of the organisations who sit on the committee include: n Total Network Solutions (Europe) Ltd n Zzoomm (ISP) n Lightspeed Broadband (ISP)
The Committee was formed to address the fibre telecoms market and communications sector, including the enterprise network.
Fibre broadband is the fourth most significant utility. Many find it more
important than any other service as we move to a more excellent broadband delivery over fibre optics; end users use it for their everyday lives, and having access to the internet is a priority. Want faster upload and download speeds? Fibre optics give us this, whereas copper fibre to the cabinet (FTTC) is still limited. The industry isn’t perfect and it’s far from ideal. Still, network operators have also been affected by the industry over the last five to six years. Many have entered the sector poorly trained and with no vocational qualifications; it’s not their fault they chose a training provider who wrongly advised them. The industry has been seeking help and advice on network deployments for years, and there are many different trade associations out there, but none want to take on a big challenge, not until now. At COFNII, we don’t believe in working in silos. We aim to bridge the gap between and work with network operators, manufacturers and installers. We’re all part of this industry, and only by working together can we bring about the changes we all want to see.
n Airband (ISP) n City Fibre (ISP) n Nokia n VIAVI Solutions n Aqua Comms (Global Carrier) n CDJ Planning n J Bayliss Consulting
Our mission at COFNII is not just a statement but a call to action. We believe it’s time for change in the industry, and we’re ready to lead the way. We want to work collaboratively across the sector to improve it and resolve the issues that have arisen. This is not just a mission but a shared vision that we can all strive towards.
DECEMBER 2024 Volume 46 No.4
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