Telecommunications law

What is the scope of telecommunications law?

Section 3 of the German Telecommunications Act (TKG) defines telecommunications as the technical process of sending, transmitting and receiving signals by means of telecommunications equipment. The TKG governs matters including competition, network infrastructure, consumer protection and spectrum use. Related data-protection and confidentiality requirements also arise under the TDDDG and GDPR.

Where can you find further information on telecommunications law?

The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) provides information on telecommunications regulation, consumer rights, numbering and complaints. The former Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications and Post was renamed in 2005.

What can we do for you?

We advise and assist you in setting up e-business and e-service platforms. We individually check these special structures of sales from the point of view of legal questions relating to contracts, liability, licensing and other matters. Furthermore, we check and advise telecommunications enterprises on questions concerning licenses from the regulatory body other authorities involved. It is self-evident that we also draft provider, inter-carrier and final customer contracts.

What do we need to handle your legal questions concerning telecommunications law?

As far as licensing proceedings are concerned, we need an explication of the situation and all possible decisions or conversation notes. In all cases relating to contracts we need the contract including General Terms of Trade or at least the topic of the contract with technical guidelines as detailed as possible in order to revise the draft of the contract in the best possible way.