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 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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Iterion for buyers looking for fast internet connectivity in their new homes. As the demand for data continues to rise, fueled by increased streaming, remote work, and online gaming, the availability of robust fiber optic infrastructure is becoming a significant selling point in the real estate market.
### Fiber Optic Connections and Market Trends
With a strong push towards digital living, fiber optic technology plays a crucial role in meeting the growing need for high-speed internet. In Austria, A1 Telekom Austria remains the leading provider with a market share of 30.3%, followed by Energie AG Oberösterreich (6.9%) and Kabelplus (6.8%). The expansion of fiber optic connections is particularly notable in urban areas, where the demand is highest.
### Increasing Data Consumption
The data trends are evident, with a substantial increase in consumption across both fixed and mobile networks. The total data volume reached an impressive 2,950 petabytes in the first quarter of this year, marking a significant rise compared to the previous year. This surge can be attributed to various factors, including the proliferation of devices connected to the internet, the shift to online activities, and the continued development of technologies that require higher bandwidth.
### Regional Connection Availability
While Vienna holds a considerable share of connections, other regions like Upper and Lower Austria are also witnessing growth. Upper Austria has the capacity for 276,000 connections, and Lower Austria closely follows with about 266,000. Conversely, Burgenland shows a much lower number of available connections, reflecting its smaller population.
### Conclusion
the evolving digital landscape underscores the importance of fiber optic networks in both connectivity and real estate markets. As more households seek reliable, high-speed internet access, the presence of a strong fiber optic infrastructure will increasingly influence purchasing decisions in the property market. The continuous growth in data consumption and the advent of new technologies ensure that the demand for such connections will only increase in the foreseeable future.
