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12/19/2024

Fixed Wireless Access as a supply option for broadband connections? (No. 524)

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is the replacement of a landline with a wireless solution. In the context of the planned gigabit broadband expansion in…

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12/18/2024

Analysis of digitization strategies of German municipalities: trends, topics and sustainability aspects (No. 523)

The discussion paper examines which priorities municipalities set in their digital strategies and to what extent they strategically interlink the…

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12/18/2024

Use of digital applications in SMEs - user segments, trends and connectivity requirements (No. 522)

WIK identifies cross-sectoral user segments and develops possible future scenarios for 2030.

Based on their ICT-usage SMEs can be adjusted to five groups “digital beginners”, “digital opportunity users”, “supply chain-driven digitizers”,…

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12/18/2024

Networked production - 360-degree overview of the prospects in SMEs (No. 521)

The discussion paper highlights the challenges and opportunities of networked production in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Despite initial…

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12/18/2024

Economic analysis of the Data Act

Impact on small and medium-sized enterprises

Data is the key to digital innovation - The Data Act is intended to strengthen SMEs by reorganising data sharing. The Data Act offers opportunities…

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12/17/2024

AI in municipalities: applications, potentials and obstacles

AI applications offer great potential for local authorities to fulfil tasks more efficiently and improve the quality of life in cities and…

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12/17/2024

Econometric analysis of the zero rating ban in Germany

WIK analyses the effect of the Zero Rating ban on included data volumes

The ban of Zero Rating resulted in a significant increase on the included not earmarked data volumes of the corresponding tariffs.

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12/16/2024

Ecological effects of fibre deployment

Can fast fibre migration of access networks contribute to improving CO2 emissions?

In the context of the European Green Deal, WIK-Consult examines different migration scenarios to fibre optic connections and their effects on the…

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12/13/2024

Effects of switching off the 2G networks in Germany (No. 520)

In order to use the 2G frequencies more efficiently for 4G/5G, the mobile network operators will switch off their 2G mobile networks from mid-2028.

By switching off 2G, frequencies can be used more efficiently for 4G/5G. Even more comprehensive LTE coverage by all mobile network operators is…

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12/12/2024

Working Paper No. 8: The effect of implicit beliefs on cybersecurity

Despite recognizing cyber threats, many German companies struggle with effective defence strategies. Using an Implicit Association Test (SC-IAT), we…

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12/09/2024

Adjustment options for the general X-factor under the German incentive regulation (No. 519)

The BNetzA's broad-based NEST process (Networks. Efficient. Secure. Transformed.) offers the opportunity to correct weaknesses in the general X-factor…

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11/26/2024

The development of supply in the German mobile market from 2017 to 2023

WIK analyses offers on the German mobile communications market for the second time since 2020

The study analyses the price development for different user groups (low, medium and high users) and for one gigabyte of data in different price…

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