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TKG

Abbreviation for Telekommunikationsgesetz

In short and in plain language

The TKG is the German law for phone, internet and mobile services.

Among other things, it sets out the rights of customers towards their providers. One example is when a service is down.

A lawyer can tell you what applies in your own case.

Definition
The TKG is the German Telecommunications Act for telephone, internet and mobile services. Among other things, it governs the rights of customers towards their providers, for example during outages. Legal advice can clarify what applies in an individual case.

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