Only 317,000 of these connections are currently activated – and therefore almost 17 percent of the potential. The RTR Internet Monitor shows that 1.9 million broadband connections could currently be established. However, there is at least one positive trend: the number of activated connections up to the first quarter has increased by 22 percent within a year.
“There is still a lot of room for improvement in demand,” said Klaus Steinmaurer, RTR’s managing director for telecommunications and postal services. “The alternatives are apparently still good enough for many people. But I assume that this will change soon.”
This is also reflected in user behavior: in the first quarter of this year, 2,950 petabytes of data volume – ten percent more than a year earlier – were consumed via fixed and mobile networks. The volume of data transmitted via mobile networks increased by 17 percent to 1,266 petabytes. The data volume via landline networks only increased by almost seven percent to 1,684 petabytes.
Energie AG second largest provider
Around 751,000 of the 1.9 million available connections are in Vienna. There is already capacity for 276,000 connections in Upper Austria and around 266,000 connections in Lower Austria. Burgenland has the fewest households and is therefore at the bottom of the list in Austria with 17,500 available connections.
There are currently a large number of mostly smaller providers. With a 30.3 percent market share, A1 Telekom Austria is the market leader for fiber optic connections, followed by Energie AG Oberösterreich (6.9 percent) and Kabelplus (6.8 percent).
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With the increasing importance of high-speed internet, particularly through fiber optic networks, it has become a crucial factor for potential property buyers. In regions like Innviertel, fast internet is no longer just a luxury; it’s a necessity that many people consider when making a real estate purchase. The trend shows that availability of fiber optic connections can significantly influence property values and buyer decisions.
As data consumption continues to surge—evidenced by a 10% year-over-year increase in overall data volume and a notable 17% rise in mobile network usage—providers are under pressure to enhance their infrastructure to meet growing demands. A1 Telekom Austria leads in the market with a dominant 30.3% share in fiber optic connections, while Energie AG Oberösterreich and Kabelplus hold 6.9% and 6.8% respectively. Meanwhile, urban areas like Vienna demonstrate higher connection availability, ensuring that residents have better access to these essential services.
As we look toward the future, the landscape of internet connectivity and its impact on real estate will likely evolve, shaping both consumer behavior and market trends.