Only 317,000 of these connections are currently activated – and therefore almost 17 percent of the potential. According to the RTR Internet Monitor, 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.
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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How is the fiber optic market in Austria influencing local real estate decisions?
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The increasing demand for fast internet access is influencing real estate decisions, making fiber optic availability a crucial factor for potential buyers. Recent data indicates a substantial growth in data consumption, with mobile networks experiencing a 17% increase in data transmission, reflecting a broader trend in user behavior and connectivity needs.
As digital services continue to expand and remote working becomes more prevalent, the importance of reliable high-speed internet cannot be overstated. In Austria, A1 Telekom Austria leads the fiber optic market with a 30.3% share, followed by Energie AG Oberösterreich and Kabelplus. With a growing number of connections available, particularly in urban areas, providers must prioritize infrastructure development to keep pace with demand.
the current trends in data usage not only highlight the increasing reliance on internet connectivity across demographics but also underscore the significance of fiber optic networks in real estate markets. The presence of robust network infrastructure can greatly influence property valuation and desirability, thereby making it an essential consideration for buyers.
