Discussion Papers

Econometric Analyses point to inter-platform competition between cable and fibre. However, broadband cable could lose its attractiveness as a shared…

Frequently alternative network operators invest as a first-mover in FTTH-roll-out. Six country case studies highlight cross-border patterns, drivers…

Negative auctions to close white spots in mobile communications are scrutinized in detail from a regulatory-economic point of view and compared with…

Single Sign-On (SSO) services aim at reducing the number login data for different digital services and simplifying the registration process for new…

SDN and NFV are the next steps in the development of telecommunication networks. Cost structures of networks will sustainably be changed and more…

Obtaining indications on the basis of the NGA-model as to what extent replicability of the network is possible at different access points in the…

The expansion of new FTTB/H networks creates incentives for incumbents to switch-off their copper networks and thus to exploit synergies and…

Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon operate globally and have massively expanded their business. We examine strategic diversification (acquisitions and…

The migration from a copper access network to an FTTH network over several intermediate technological steps requires higher investment and causes…

WIK Discussion Paper calculates saving potential for infrastructure duplication based on co-laying, co-use and 4-fiber model.

Market researchers expect high growth in the M2M/IoT sector. At the same time, there are no dedicated forecasts on the development of mobile…

WIK study analyses volumes and sales channels of newspapers and periodicals, and ultimately on delivery markets in Germany.