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 today’s digital age, access to fast and reliable internet can significantly influence property values and buyer decisions. The capability of fiber optic networks to provide seamless connectivity is increasingly becoming a key factor for potential homeowners, especially in urban areas where remote work and online activities are prevalent.
The growth in mobile data consumption reflects a broader trend towards digitalization, with many consumers relying on mobile networks to meet their connectivity needs. This shift highlights the importance for service providers to expand their infrastructure and improve their service offerings in response to changing user demands.
As providers like A1 Telekom Austria and Energie AG continue to compete in this market, the push for improved fiber optic connections may lead to further advancements and expansions in network capabilities, improving access for consumers across Austria.
