Inhaltsangabe: Abstract: This study, as part of an European research project in cooperation with the IT-Consultantsy Hyperion in England, will cover the German EC market. Different access platforms, its penetrations and possible future developments will be analysed. This work is structured in 3 parts: Firstly, the theoretical framework in which the EC platforms are positioned. Secondly, the German position within Europe and in contrast to US concerning internet-use and EC are analysed. Two surveys were undertaken and combined with secondary data found in the literature to get a concise...