As part of a cooperation project with the state of Carinthia, the University of Klagenfurt has investigated the effects of the ban on cell phones in Carinthian elementary school, which has been in force since February 2025, and the nationwide regulation on the use of mobile digital devices up to the 8th grade. The accompanying research now available shows The cell phone ban is predominantly viewed positively and leads to noticeable improvements in everyday school life in many areas.