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Law and data protection

TKG

Abbreviation for Telekommunikationsgesetz

In short and in plain language

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

It sets rules on how long such contracts run and how to end them.

Whether it covers a contract depends on the service.

Definition
The TKG is the German Telecommunications Act, which governs telephone, internet and other telecommunications services. Among other things, it contains rules on contract terms and termination of such services. Whether it covers a contract depends on the type of service.