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mobilkom austria is the Number One in Network Quality in the CH-A-D Region
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Following tests of mobile broadband networks in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, European telecoms magazine connect has ranked mobilkom austria number one in the region in terms of network coverage and quality. The operator achieved the highest score in each of the six categories of mobile data transfer, including in rural areas. The average download rate stands at 3 Mbps in both urban and rural areas. mobilkom austria launched its HSPA+ network in March 2009.

connect, the major European telecommunication magazine, has tested mobile networks in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Number one in the entire German-speaking region is mobilkom austria. connect was particularly impressed by the excellent network coverage and network quality. The Austrian market leader achieved the highest score in each of the six categories of mobile data transfer, especially in rural areas. The results of all Austrian mobile communication providers confirm Austria’s leading position in the field of mobile broadband.
“The connect test confirmed that our investments in network quality and coverage have been crucial for our success.  Only the best network and constant innovation grant the best service for our 4.6 million clients,” explains Ing. Hans Pichler, CTO mobilkom austria and mobilkom austria group. In March 2009 mobilkom austria was the first mobile phone provider to launch the commercial use of HSPA+ and is still the only mobile phone provider to offer HSPA+ services with extra high data traffic all across Austria.  This means that our clients  from all parts of the country can benefit from high average data transmission rates. 

connect: “... super fast data transfer”

The major European telecommunication magazine emphasises mobilkom austria’s qualities in the field of mobile internet:  “The average download rate of 3 Mbit/s in urban areas is outstanding in itself, but providing reliable services at almost the same average rate in rural areas is a real masterpiece.” says Bernd Theiss, the editor of connect who was in charge of the test. mobilkom austria received the highest rating in all six test categories for mobile data transfer: internet page download, e-mail-download, e-mail-upload, download in urban areas, download in rural areas and upload in urban areas. 

Fast access to the best network

“Thanks to our network we can provide outstanding services for our clients, especially in the field of mobile internet use and mobile e-mail. Our clients benefit from the inexpensive A1 broadband connection and can get the most out of their smartphones or their A1 Netbook Q10air+”, explains Mag. Petra Stangl, Deputy Head of Marketing at mobilkom austria. A1 broadband offers our clients a good package:  19 GB for 19 Euros per month.  The A1 Netbook Q10air - now available with Windows 7 - is the lightest netbook available in Austria and thus the perfect companion for travellers. With its integrated HSPA modem it grants top connectivity.  The A1 Netbook Q10air+ is available from  A1 starting from 0 Euro. 

How connect conducted the test

The German telecommunication magazine conducted the test in cooperation with P3 communications - a spin-off company of one of the major German technical universities, RWTH Aachen, a consulting service provider for the three core industries automotive engineering, aviation&defence and telecommunication  - in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. They tested voice calls,  website-  and e-mail- downloads and also e-mail uploads. The testing team of  P3 communications drove more than 1.400 km on motorways and countryside highways all across Austria. They conducted measurements in the outskirts and highly frequented centres of five cities - Graz, Innsbruck, Linz, Salzburg and Vienna. Test results were published in connect, issue of 6 November 2009.