When did Germany first liberalise telecommunications networks and/or services?
In 1989 the markets for telecommunications end-user devices, data and value added services, satellite and mobile communications were liberalised. The first mobile communications licence was awarded to a private entity in 1989 (Mannesmann Mobilfunk, now Vodafone). However, only the Telecoms Act of 1996 fully liberalised the market for telecommunications networks and services with effect as of 1 January 1998. 1.2 Has Germany fully implemented the EU 2003 regulatory framework? If Germany has not fully implemented the new regulatory framework, have proceedings been brought against Germany by the European Commission and if so, for which contraventions? In general, Germany has implemented the EU 2003 regulatory framework. Certain delays in conducting the required market analysis have lead to infringement procedures by the EU Commission. Of more significant concern is a provision of the amended Telecoms Act which came into effect on 24 February 2007 dealing with new markets which allegedly al
