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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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11/26/2024

AI and AI Readiness in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a driver of innovation for many companies - but small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often not yet fully…

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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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11/11/2024

Cloud computing for local authorities

Online workshop at the DIV conference

Period: 15.11.2024 09:30 - 11:00

Cloud solutions are a foundation for successful government digitization because they provide flexibility, scalability, efficiency, and IT security…

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10/29/2024

Customs changes and their impact on postal services and e-commerce (No. 518)

Overview of the EU customs system, import trends and the planned EU customs reform

Online platforms such as AliExpress, Shein and Temu ship a large proportion of their goods directly from China to European customers, posing…

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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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10/02/2024

Digital applications as bandwidth drivers – what needs do SMEs have?

Experts discuss the specific needs of small and medium-sized businesses in a WIK Workshop

Period: 02.10.2024 10:00 - 12:30

Which digital applications are relevant for SME? What differences exist between different user groups?

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