Studies
The Study Series of WIK consist of final reports of research projects carried out by WIK.
Margin squeeze models for ADSL, VDSL, Cable and Fibre
WIK-Consult has developed Margin Squeeze Models for the Belgium telecommunications regulator (BIPT).
Completing the Internal Market for Parcel Delivery and E-Commerce-State of Play and Possible Reforms
European Parliament publishes report by Alex Dieke
Development of parcel delivery cost in Deutsche Post AG
Study by WIK-Consult analyses cost recovery for Deutsche Post’s business parcels. The study concludes that internal transfer prices for business parcels were substantially below costs before 2015.
Network Sharing in mobile networks and fixed mobile network convergence in Switzerland
Network sharing in mobile networks can save cost and can reduce market asymmetries, but also includes regulatory risk
Support for the Framework review Impact Assessment
WIK study published by the European Commission - Contribution of reforms nearly € 1 bn by 2025
Access and investment
Study by WIK and its Partners now published by the European Commission
Study on regional telecom operators competing with global players published
Regional operators play an important in the roll-out of broadband infrastructure in Germany. In order to maintain this role they need constant regulatory and political conditions.
The impact of Internet platforms in Germany
The revenue of Internet platforms in Germany sums up to more than €33bn. Their impact is significantly larger though.
Analytical cost model for the broadband network
WIK improved its fixed network broadband cost model by adding BNG (Broadband Network Gateways) node at the access to the core IP-network and by a leaner model design.
Copper ULL pricing in front of decreasing demand and Migration to NGA
WIK-study about appropriate Copper ULL pricing in France: Price increases are not adequate for fostering broadband roll-out. The study analyses and assesses different alternative options.
