Austria’s 5G Expansion Faces Urban Canyon Challenges
Austria’s A1, Magenta, and Drei expand 5G, tackling urban canyon challenges and ensuring coverage vital for home internet and cars.
AI Acceptance in Austria Grows to 64%, Yet Below EU Average
AI acceptance in Austria rises to 64%, yet still below European average, EY study reveals growing usage and trust.
Survey: Only 12.6% of Austrians Reuse or Sell Old Smartphones
Half of Austrians replace smartphones every two years but 42% stash old devices unused; Drei launches refurbish program to cut e-waste.
User-Friendly “ID Austria” App Replaces “Digitales Amt”
Austria’s new ID Austria app replaces Digitales Amt with PIN login, EU-wide legal compliance, and streamlined identity services.
EU Energy Label Boosts Transparency for Smartphones & Tablets
EU’s new energy label for smartphones and tablets mandates efficiency, repairability, 800 charge-cycle batteries, 7-year parts availability, and 2.2 TWh savings.
Only 33% of Austrian Firms Use AI, EY Finds
EY survey shows only 33% of Austrian companies use AI, 32% plan to adopt, and 61% stay skeptical.
Austria Adopts USB-C Standard for All Electronic Devices
The move follows a 2022 EU law on a common charging cable aimed at reducing electronic waste and saving consumers money.
Vienna Relaunches Website to Simplify Repairs and Workshops
The website helps residents find repair professionals, book DIY workshops, and learn about repair subsidies.
People in Austria Check Their Smartphones 36 Times a Day
Nearly a third spend at least four hours a day on their devices, rising to over five hours for those aged 14 to 29.
Over Three-Quarters of Children in Austria Own Smartphones
Some 58% of children aged five to eight, 81% of those aged nine to twelve, and nine in ten children aged 13 to 17 own a smartphone or tablet.