If our federal government gets its way, every Austrian household should have access to a gigabit Internet connection in just over six years. There is ample funding for network expansion. However, super-fast connections are not yet available everywhere: Austria is a developing broadband country compared to other European countries. Our Hungarian neighbors are easily dependent on us.
Super-fast internet connections via fiber optic and 5G are seen as important infrastructure for the future. They are said to have the power to curb rural exodus, turbocharge economic growth and transform Austria into a prosperous gigabit society. According to data from speed test specialist Ookla, this goal is still far away. In a European comparison, Austria ranks among the bottom when it comes to the speed of private fixed connections. Krone+ knows the details.
Source: Krone
I’m Ben Stock, a journalist and author at Today Times Live. I specialize in economic news and have been working in the news industry for over five years. My experience spans from local journalism to international business reporting. In my career I’ve had the opportunity to interview some of the world’s leading economists and financial experts, giving me an insight into global trends that is unique among journalists.
