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.
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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What impact does fiber optic internet availability have on real estate values in regions like Innviertel?
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As internet connectivity becomes increasingly essential, the presence of a fiber optic network is playing a significant role in real estate decisions. Prospective buyers are increasingly prioritizing fast internet access, which is now considered a key purchasing factor when looking for properties. In regions like Innviertel, the availability and quality of fiber optic connections can substantially influence market values, highlighting the need for developers and real estate agents to pay attention to infrastructure developments.
With a marked increase in data consumption noted across both fixed and mobile networks, it is evident that demand for high-speed internet services is on the rise. As the telecommunications market evolves, many smaller providers are emerging to meet this demand, further intensifying competition in the sector. Key players such as A1 Telekom Austria remain dominant, but the growth of companies like Energie AG Oberösterreich reflects a changing landscape where consumer choices are expanding.
The future of real estate and internet accessibility is intertwined, and trends indicate that buyers will continue to seek properties equipped with high-quality connectivity options. This aligns with broader technological advancements and societal shifts that place an emphasis on digital convenience and remote accessibility. With more households gaining access to robust internet services, it’s likely that these trends will persist, influencing property market dynamics for years to come.
