As the growth of FTTH networks accelerates, attention must be paid to key considerations that will affect the long-term business success of fibre roll-out. Aspects such as population density, network openness, the right choice of access technology, financing options or the need for future upgradeability all translate directly to overall costs of deployment and the return on investment.

In this webinar hosted by telecoms.com, we explore operators’ challenges and the best approach they can take to make them a winner of open fibre networks.

Wei Shi, Intelligence Manager – Telecoms.com

Wei leads the Telecoms.com Intelligence function. His responsibilities include managing and producing premium content for Telecoms.com Intelligence, undertaking special projects, and supporting internal and external partners. Wei’s research and writing have followed the heartbeat of the telecoms industry. Wei has two decades’ experience in the telecoms ecosystem. His former employers include Nokia and Strategy Analytics. Wei is a graduate of The London School of Economics. He speaks English, French, and Chinese, and has a working knowledge of Finnish and German. He is based in Telecom.com’s London office.

Mitja Golja, Business Development Director – Iskratel

Dr. Mitja Golja is a Business Development Director at Iskratel's Business Unit Broadband. He is responsible for new market strategies and go-to-market initiatives for new technologies. Mitja brings 15+ years of global operating experience in the broadband-networking industry and a deep passion for product business development and strategy to Iskratel. Prior to heading business development, Mitja held various management positions within Iskratel. Amongst others he was in charge for product line management and R&D.

Janez Ori, Strategy, Innovation and Digitalisation Director – Iskratel

Janez Ori is responsible for strategy development, portfolio and innovation management in Iskratel. In more the 20 years of experience in telecommunications industry he worked in various positions starting in R&D at Iskratel, developing technical solutions for customers at Cisco and Iskratel, and managing teams in product and solutions management, business development and marketing. In recent years, he co-created and implemented Iskratel strategy to transform from a classical telecom vendor to a provider of comprehensive digital solutions for telecoms and various industry verticals.