Discussion Papers

Does Amazon challenge the German parcel market?

Technological, financial and organisational barriers hamper the sustainable transformation of transport networks.

Which technologies will be relevant for SMEs in the near future and how can these be applied? How can emerging technologies be evaluated in light of…

Fibre based access technologies allow for access line length of more than 100 km. By applying a simple FTTH PtP investment model, we show that in most…

What are the technical determinants of the range of line length in access networks? And what conclusions can be drawn from this for the spatial…

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…