Benefits of using WBIS
An industry authority
WBIS is a fully relational database giving you real-time data research. It provides a thorough assessment of the past, current and future global fixed-line telecoms industry on which to base strategic and investment decision making.
Analyst support when you need it
Our unlimited support by senior analysts means that you can be assured of making the best use of the entire database. Use the support service to clarify a source of data, query a dataset or to simply get advice on how to quickly navigate or filter views as relevant to your information needs.
Dynamic and expanding database
We react quickly to a fast changing industry as well as to our clients' needs, by constantly adding to the database - from tracking an increasing number of operators and countries to new digital services (IPTV, VoIP). You can always rely on our information to be the most up-to-date and relevant. WBIS is a live database that is updated on a continuous basis rather than in monthly or quarterly steps.
Truly worldwide coverage
Our analyst's primary research expertise means that we always have excellent global coverage. With researchers based in key locations across the world, our database will provide the global picture of the market that you need. Furthermore, we personally visit our key clients annually, ensuring that we are constantly in touch with the industry's needs.
The research process is interactive - not merely a data collection exercise
Analysts know how to ask the right questions in order to get the right answers. For example, the question is not, "How many DSL subscribers do you have?" but, "How many active PSTN lines do you have and what proportion is this of the total number of access lines in use?"
A high level of granularity on our core metrics
Not just DSL subs but breakdown of retail, wholesale and unbundled lines
Case Study
Incumbent Fixed Line Operator Case Study
An incumbent fixed line operator, which offers both wholesale and retail DSL, has to be able to benchmark its ratio of wholesale vs retail subscribers against incumbents in other markets. This information is vital since it has a bearing on the extent to which the regulator will intervene to create a level playing field. It also provides a measure of the effectiveness of its wholesale products in encouraging service level competition. WBIS provides the data necessary for the operator to measure itself against incumbents in markets of an equivalent level of penetration and against the most successful broadband markets globally.
At the beginning of April 2007, WBIS covered details of almost 150 incumbents in 80 markets.
Case Study
Network Equipment Vendor
As part of its strategic planning process, a network equipment vendor is attempting to rank operators by size of subscriber base and penetration, to determine likely network investment intentions over the next three to five years. WBIS ranks the 300 operators in the 80 markets which it covers, firstly by size of subscriber base and then by household penetration level in order to see which of the largest 50 operators in the world is still operating in markets which serve less than 20 percent of households.
Further investigation can be undertaken to determine which markets have well developed LLU strategies or a strong competitive environment.
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