Discussion Papers

In this paper, we analyze how wholesale access fees of a crucial input can be utilized to influence demands for products of different technologies and…

The study explains the refurbishment business model and gives an overview of market development and providers.

An analysis of the market relevance of eSIM, its implications for relevant stakeholders and the value chain as well as potential competition problems…

While many 5G business applications are still in their infancy, the geopolitical race for the 6G leadership with regards to research and development…

Flexibilization of spectrum regulation for 5G in specific frequency bands opens up the possibility for a variety of digital radio services to be…

This discussion paper presents the results of an analysis on competitive issues in the context of mobile ecosystems and discusses suitable remedies.

The discussion paper provides an overview on the approaches already established in Germany, other EU-Member States and the USA. Regulations foreseen…

In comparison to its peers, prices for broadband products with bandwidths of 100 Mbit/s which are most prominent in Germany, are in the midfield of…

The study examines which digital maturity models are available specifically for SMEs in Germany and how they are similar or different.

Specification and formulation of the details of the process chain for migration and switching-off.

This paper provides an insight into the framework and the status of the migration process from copper to fibre networks in France and the United…

This discussion paper presents the results of a structured literature review on the platform and data economy literature and an overview of existing…