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 post. “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.
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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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### Overview of Data Consumption Trends
Recent statistics show a surge in data consumption across both fixed and mobile networks. In the first quarter of the year, the total data volume reached an impressive **2,950 petabytes**, marking a **10 percent increase** compared to the same period last year. The growth is particularly robust in mobile networks, which saw a **17 percent rise**, accumulating **1,266 petabytes**. In contrast, landline network data volume grew at a slower pace of **almost 7 percent**, totaling **1,684 petabytes**. This trend indicates a shift in user behavior favoring mobile connectivity, likely influenced by the proliferation of mobile devices and applications that demand higher data usage.
### Market Leaders in Fiber Optic Connections
In the context of the telecommunications market in Austria, A1 Telekom Austria continues to lead with a **30.3 percent market share** in fiber optic connections. Following it is **Energie AG Oberösterreich**, which holds **6.9 percent**, and **Kabelplus**, slightly behind at **6.8 percent**. The fiber optic landscape is characterized by a myriad of smaller providers working in various regions.
As for connectivity distribution, out of **1.9 million available connections**, **751,000** are located in Vienna. The infrastructure in Upper Austria has the capacity for **276,000 connections**, while Lower Austria can support approximately **266,000 connections**. Burgenland, having the least population density, offers only **17,500 available connections**, highlighting the disparity in network access across the regions.
### Importance of Fiber Optic Networks in Real Estate
The demand for properties with high-speed internet access has significantly influenced real estate decisions. Amid the ongoing discussions about connectivity’s role in urban living, a recent focus on the presence of fiber optic networks has emerged as a crucial factor in property purchasing decisions. As such, regions with robust fiber optic infrastructure are likely to see enhanced property values and attractiveness to buyers.
the trends in data consumption, market dynamics among providers, and the importance of connectivity in real estate illustrate the growing relevance of digital infrastructure in modern society. As these trends evolve, stakeholders in telecommunications, real estate, and urban planning must adapt to meet changing demands.
