Independent anaylsis conducted by WIK-Consult GmbH on behalf of Liberty Global.
The present study focuses in particular on the actual and potential future role of cable as an infrastructure capable of providing broadband access. The central topic addressed in this study is to what extent cable has the ability to contribute to the objectives of the DAE.
- To what extent should cable be factored into policy planning at national and European level?
- To what extent are mobile and fixed wireless solutions also receiving less attention than they might deserve?
Cable can and does serve as an alternative to making FTTx upgrades, especially in areas where the cost of fibre upgrades would be particularly uneconomic, thus providing cost savings; and as a second fixed network in a given area, providing a facilitiesbased fixed network alternative to an FTTx network, thus enhancing competition.
The key issues addressed in this study are:
- To what extent is cable coverage available in Europe today?
- What does it cost to upgrade existing cable infrastructure to EuroDOCSIS 3.0?
- To what extent has existing cable already been upgraded for broadband communications purposes? What is the expected time frame in which remaining cable can be expected to be upgraded to EuroDOCSIS 3.0?
- What future evolution can be expected for cable modem broadband technology?
Die Studie sowie eine Präsentation von J. Scott Marcus (beides in englischer Sprache) stehen zum Download zur Verfügung.
