Cost models Our analytical cost models have been deployed in numerous countries in the context of regulatory analyses and to support strategic investment decisions. Our models cover the full spectrum of wireline and wireless networks, and the results can be used for cost determination and margin squeeze assessment as well as in evaluating investment plans and business models. The network planning expertise incorporated in our models takes into account factors such as resilience and quality of service and allows us to assess the implications of pursuing particular technical specifications on cost

Profile Science meets Consulting: Independent research - science-oriented consulting. This is what WIK and WIK-Consult stand for. Digitalisation, telecommunications, internet and data economy, smart energy and postal services are our most important topics. Our clients are ministries, regulatory authorities, the European Commission and companies at home and abroad. Profile Contact Do you have questions about a publication or our ongoing work? Contact us, we look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you as soon as possible. Contact Team In our institute, about 45 scientists, mainly

News Science meets Consulting WIK GmbH is an independent think tank for many institutions. Our guiding principle is both a programme and an incentive: for 40 years we have been successfully conducting scientific research projects in the field of network industries, especially telecommunications, postal services and energy markets, and accompanying and advising regulatory authorities, ministries and organisations at home and abroad with our scientific work. More about us Scientific expertise, bundled specialist knowledge Competences Think tank for many topics Fields of work The core of our work

Artificial Intelligence The use of artificial intelligence (AI) not only enables companies and public authorities to increase efficiency and improve quality, but can also be used in the development of new products, services and business models. As part of the WIK research programme, we analyse and evaluate the current and future technology diffusion of AI technologies, methods and algorithms. We examine various practical AI solutions and assess the potential impact for market participants, consumers and competitive dynamics. For the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, we have