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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SCHÄRDING. Fast internet has become a crucial factor when considering the purchase of a property. As the demand for high-speed internet connectivity continues to rise, prospective buyers are increasingly prioritizing homes equipped with fiber optic networks. This trend reflects the growing reliance on digital services and the desire for seamless online experiences. The shift towards fiber optic connections is also evident in observed user behaviors. In the first quarter of this year, data consumption via fixed and mobile networks saw a significant increase, totaling 2,950 petabytes—10% more than the previous year. Notably, mobile network usage surged by 17% to 1,266 petabytes, while landline networks experienced a modest growth of nearly 7%, totaling 1,684 petabytes. As digital transformation accelerates, the importance of reliable and high-capacity internet connections cannot be overstated. With over 1.9 million available connections across Austria, Wien remains the leading region with approximately 751,000 connections. The demand for robust connectivity is evident, as providers like A1 Telekom Austria, Energie AG Oberösterreich, and Kabelplus vie for market share in this competitive landscape. as fiber optic networks become a staple requirement for modern living, both consumers and service providers are adapting to the changing technological landscape. The demand for high-speed internet continues to grow, and properties with fiber optic access are becoming increasingly sought after in the real estate market.Market Trends and User Behavior
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