The liberalization and regulation of telecommunications markets in Germany is called, despite some adversity as a great … briefly presents the historical evolution of telecommunications regulation in Germany and the status quo of regulation. In the … sections following the presentation of the status quo, new challenges for telecommunications regulation are outlined and …

question arises how telecommunications markets of the future will develop and what role regulation ought to have in this … telecommunications technologies and products are characterized by short life cycles, as the advancement of these technologies continues …

its endeavour. In this respect, an EU competition policy that focuses on consumer welfare is one way to gain support by … the citizens of its member states. The Roaming Regulation that has reduced the mobile communications costs while … travelling abroad serves as a good example for this approach. The EU Commission views consumer policy as another important factor …

After lengthy consultations, the German government has agreed to reform the existing incentive regulation ordinance … (“Anreizregulierungsverordung”). Essential for the regulation of power and gas network operators, this ordinance determines the companies’ economic …

With the amendment to the Telecommunications Act (TKG), which came into force on 1 December 2021, the priority of …

telephone calls, sending text messages, or using data services in other EEA countries. The regulation was designed to create a … digital domestic market without adversely affecting consumers. The regulation raises the expectation of changes in mobile …