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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As highlighted in recent reports, the growing demand for internet connectivity is becoming a critical factor in real estate purchases. With the increasing volume of data consumption—around 2,950 petabytes in just the first quarter of this year—it’s clear that residents are prioritizing fast and reliable internet services.
In Austria, the competition among internet service providers is intensifying, with A1 Telekom Austria maintaining a significant lead with a 30.3 percent market share in fiber optic connections. Following them are Energie AG Oberösterreich and Kabelplus, with market shares of 6.9 percent and 6.8 percent, respectively. As urban centers like Vienna showcase a high density of available connections—over 751,000 out of 1.9 million in the country—the demand for these services is expected to increase further.
The importance of a robust fiber optic network is underscored by its role in home-buying decisions, as potential buyers seek properties that offer superior internet speeds. This trend is indicative of a broader shift towards prioritizing digital infrastructure in residential choices, and it’s a consideration that is likely to influence market dynamics moving forward.
as consumer behaviors evolve alongside technological advancements, the relationship between real estate and internet connectivity is set to become even more critical in shaping market decisions and trends.