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TKG

Abbreviation for Telekommunikationsgesetz

In short and in plain language

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

It has rules on how long such contracts run. It also says how to end them.

Whether it applies to a contract depends on the type of 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.