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Reducing CO₂ emissions is a global challenge. In the context of the growing importance of digital services, the study examines the contribution that…

This study analyzes the dynamics of dissemination and current developments in disinformation. The study evaluates a wide range of countermeasures in…

Increases in energy efficiency in mobile communications can only slow down the growth in energy consumption in mobile networks as demand rises, but…

The study presents the results of a recent online survey conducted by WIK on DSA-relevant user experiences in Germany. It is based on information…

The study shows that Scope 3 emissions account for the largest share of total emissions in the telecommunications sector. They are particularly…

The economy of fibre rollout is characterised by density advantages, cross-subsidisation potentials, economies of scale and economies of scope.…

Against the backdrop of persistently high investment requirements, the shift in interest rates and growing investor restraint pose significant…

Online platforms increasingly rely on algorithms to curate, rank, and remove content, thereby heightening concerns about the societal and economic…

The WACC set by national regulatory authorities impacts wholesale prices and thus both retail prices and companies' investment decisions. The paper…

Rising customer expectations, accelerated e-commerce growth and a shortage of skilled workers are putting pressure on parcel services. A new study by…

Rural areas are sparsely populated, characterised by long distances to everyday destinations, and suffer particularly from a shortage of skilled…

As a result of a parametric forecast model, WIK expects a significant decline of domestic letter volumes by 2035, ranging from 50% to 70% of the…