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 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 data volume 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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SCHÄRDING. Fast internet has become an important aspect when buying a property. As more individuals and families prioritize reliable internet connectivity for remote work, online education, and streaming services, the presence of a fiber optic network has emerged as a crucial factor in real estate decisions. Potential homebuyers are increasingly looking for properties that offer high-speed internet access, making it a key selling point for real estate agents. This trend is expected to continue, reflecting a larger shift in lifestyle and work patterns as digital connectivity becomes more integrated into daily life. ### Conclusion The growing demand for fiber optic connectivity and increased data consumption via both mobile and landline networks highlight the importance of infrastructure development in telecommunications. As more providers enter the market and existing companies expand their reach, it remains essential for consumers to stay informed about their options and for policymakers to support initiatives that enhance broadband accessibility across the region.