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 just under 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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As the demand for high-speed internet continues to rise, prospective homeowners are increasingly prioritizing properties equipped with fiber optic networks. This trend reflects a broader shift in consumer behavior as people rely more heavily on internet connectivity for both work and leisure.
In recent reports, it was noted that the volume of data consumed through fixed and mobile networks reached approximately 2,950 petabytes in the first quarter, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. Notably, mobile networks alone saw a 17% surge in data transmission, reaching 1,266 petabytes, while landline networks experienced a modest increase of about 7% to 1,684 petabytes. This surge in data usage underscores the growing reliance on internet services and the critical role that high-speed connections play in daily life.
In the context of Austria’s telecom market, A1 Telekom Austria holds a dominant position with a 30.3% market share in fiber optic connections. This is followed by Energie AG Oberösterreich, with a 6.9% share, and Kabelplus at 6.8%. This market landscape indicates a competitive environment, particularly in urban centers like Vienna, where approximately 751,000 of the 1.9 million available connections are located.
As consumers become increasingly discerning about their digital necessities, having access to fast and reliable internet has become a key factor in real estate decisions. This shift not only impacts buyers’ preferences but also influences the strategies of property developers and wireless providers to meet the demands of a tech-savvy market.