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Studies

Publication of commissioned projects

11/22/2024

Sustainability in the postal sector

Federal Network Agency publishes sustainability study by WIK-Consult

The transformation of the postal sector toward ecological sustainability is one of the biggest challenges for service providers. A study by…

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11/21/2024

Final report on the evaluation of the copper switch-off pilot project in the network of Deutsche Telekom

Pilot project for copper switch-off and migration to fibre completed

This final report summarises the results and findings from the pilot project on copper switch-off and migration to fibre in the network of Deutsche…

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11/21/2024

Review of EU consumer law in relation to online personalised advertising and pricing

Based on interviews, website sweeps and literature, we concluded that despite existing rules, it is still difficult for consumers to make an informed…

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10/29/2024

Assessment of regulatory requirements under §34(4) MsbG

Blackout-proof telecommunication services for special applications in the energy sector

The energy transition is making small, decentralized units like PV systems or heat pumps increasingly system-relevant. To ensure a quick restoration…

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10/01/2024

Use of AI in the Austrian telecommunications sector

In the telecommunications sector, the use of data science plays a central role in digitalization. This short study commissioned by the Austrian…

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09/03/2024

Impact of EU Digital and Green Legislation on SME

Study by WIK-Consult and EY for the European Parliament

How does EU legislation on digitalisation and climate neutrality affect small and medium-sized enter-prises in practice?

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08/05/2024

Neutral fibre as a platform for innovation

WIK-Consult Study for Stokab

This study focusses on the role of Stokab’s dark fibre network as an enabler for developing leading edge communication technologies as well as…

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04/10/2024

WIK supports the Federal Network Agency in the ex-post control of letter consolidation fees

The Federal Network Agency published the WIK study on the refinement of the margin squeeze concept. The study addresses both the question of the…

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03/26/2024

Diffusion of 5G campus networks in Germany

Publication within the scope of the 5Guarantee project funded by the State of NRW

Locally assigned frequencies in the 3.7 GHz range enable the establishment of 5G campus networks in Germany. Currently, innovative applications in the…

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03/13/2024

Analysis of the potential for the commercial roll-out of fibre optics in Germany

In order to fulfil the federal government's gigabit strategy, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) commissioned WIK-Consult to…

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03/08/2024

Multiperson households - USO and technical minimum requirements

Specific requirements due to parallel usage in multiperson households

In June 2022, the German Telecommunications Minimum Supply Ordinance (TKMV) entered into force and minimum technical requirements for internet access…

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03/08/2024

Suitability of different technologies to provide universal services

In June 2022, the German Telecommunications Minimum Supply Ordinance (TKMV) defined minimum technical requirements for the internet access service…

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