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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1. **Data Consumption Trends**: In the first quarter of the year, the total data consumption reached 2,950 petabytes—indicative of a growing reliance on digital services. The notable increase in mobile data (17%) suggests a shift in user behavior towards mobile connectivity.
2. **Provider Landscape**: A1 Telekom Austria leads the market for fiber optic connections with a 30.3% share, indicating its dominance in the sector. Energie AG and Kabelplus follow with shares of 6.9% and 6.8%, respectively. The data also highlights the concentration of connections, particularly in urban areas like Vienna.
3. **Importance of Fiber Optic Networks in Real Estate**: The mention of fiber optics as a crucial factor for homebuyers reflects the contemporary demand for fast and reliable internet access, significantly influencing purchase decisions in real estate.
This summary encapsulates key elements of current telecommunications trends in Austria, illustrating both user behavior regarding data consumption and the competitive landscape among providers. If you need further analysis or specific insights on any aspect, feel free to ask!
