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 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 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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In recent years, the significance of fast internet access has surged, making it a crucial factor for potential homebuyers. With the rise in data consumption, particularly via mobile networks, the demand for reliable and high-speed internet connections is growing.
According to recent statistics, in the first quarter of this year, data consumption via fixed and mobile networks reached an impressive 2,950 petabytes, a ten percent increase from the previous year. Mobile data usage alone saw a remarkable 17% growth, amounting to 1,266 petabytes, while landline networks contributed 1,684 petabytes, reflecting a more modest increase of nearly seven percent.
In the context of fiber optic connections, A1 Telekom Austria remains the market leader with a 30.3% share, followed by Energie AG Oberösterreich at 6.9% and Kabelplus at 6.8%. In Austria, Vienna holds the most extensive fiber optic network, with approximately 751,000 of the 1.9 million available connections. Upper Austria and Lower Austria also demonstrate significant infrastructure, with capacities for 276,000 and 266,000 connections, respectively. Conversely, Burgenland, due to its smaller population, has the fewest with just 17,500 available connections.
These trends underscore the growing importance of sophisticated internet infrastructure, especially as more individuals prioritize high-speed connectivity in their property search. The presence of a fiber optic network could significantly influence purchasing decisions, thus amplifying the competition among internet service providers to enhance their offerings in various regions.
