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 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).
More on the topic
Real estate: fiber optic network is an important purchase criterion
How does high-speed internet access influence property values in the real estate market?
Iterion
As broadband connectivity becomes increasingly vital in our digital age, the presence of a fiber optic network has become a significant factor for potential homebuyers. Properties equipped with high-speed internet access are often prioritized, especially in regions where remote work and online activities are ubiquitous. Proven to enhance not only the lifestyle of residents but also the market value of the property, having access to a robust fiber optic infrastructure is essential in today’s real estate market.
In regions like the Innviertel, the demand for such high-speed internet connections is evident. As the competitive landscape among internet service providers tightens, it is critical for households to stay informed about available options, pricing, and service quality. Notably, aspects such as the speed of download/upload, reliability of the network, and customer service can heavily influence consumer choices.
The Future of Connectivity
Looking ahead, continued investment in infrastructure will be necessary to accommodate the growing data consumption trends. Service providers may need to enhance their capabilities and expand their networks to meet the rising demand. With the rapid increase in online activities, streaming services, and IoT devices, the pressure on existing networks could necessitate innovations that provide enhanced capacity and efficiency.
as Austria’s digital landscape evolves, both consumers and providers will need to adapt swiftly to changing requirements, ensuring that high-quality and reliable internet access becomes universally accessible.
