The number of mobile customers in Austria decreased by 4.6 percent to 5.11 million. In particular, the number of A1 prepaid customers fell by 20.7 percent to 1.21 million, while contract customers grew by 1.8 percent to 3.89 million. Revenue generating units (RGUs) for fixed-line customers fell by 2.4 percent to 3.24 million in Q4.

Group mobile customer numbers rose by 1.3 percent to 21.29 million year-on-year in Q4, with those on a contract reaching 16.96 million, a 4.4 percent increase compared with the prior year. A1 prepaid customers decreased by 9.4 percent to 4.33 million. Fixed line RGUs decreased by 1 percent to 6.14 million.

Austrian operator A1 said that its revenues grew by 4.1 percent year-on-year in Q4 to EUR 1.2 billion. Service revenues rose by 3.6 percent to EUR 962.7 million and equipment revenues by 5.3 percent to EUR 212.9 million. EBITDA excluding restructuring costs advanced by 8.2 percent to EUR 376.5 million, mainly driven by 18.2 percent year-on-year growth in the CEE markets. EBIT rose by 23.9 percent year-on-year in Q4 to EUR 118 million.

For 2020, A1 expects revenues to grow in the range of 1-2 percent, and capex of EUR 770 million, without taking into consideration investments in frequencies and acquisitions. The company will propose a dividend of EUR 0.23 per share at the next AGM.

In Austria, total revenues rose by 0.2 percent year-on-year to EUR 685.2 million. Service revenues from the mobile segment increased by 0.6 percent to EUR 228.1 million, driven by upselling in the high-value segment, growth in mobile Wi-Fi routers, and guest customers, and national roaming, despite international call regulation.

Austrian fixed line service revenues fell by 0.9 percent to EUR 353.9 million despite growth in services and connectivity business, due to weaker retail revenues. EBITDA excluding restructuring progressed by 0.3 percent to EUR 228.1 million.

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A1 Telekom Austria Group is a leading telecommunications company based in Austria. It provides a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line communications, broadband internet, TV, and digital services. The group operates in several countries across Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, and North Macedonia.

A1 is known for offering innovative services such as 5G connectivity, eSIM solutions, and digitalization projects for both consumers and businesses. It is also involved in digital transformation initiatives, focusing on IoT (Internet of Things), cloud services, and other emerging technologies to improve connectivity and customer experience.

A1 prepaid plans

A1 Telekom Austria offers a range of prepaid plans in different markets, with specific offers and details tailored to each country they operate in. The plans might vary based on your region (Austria or other countries like Slovenia, Bulgaria, etc.), but we can give you an overview of typical prepaid options they provide:

Austria – A1 Prepaid Options (as of recent offerings):

1. A1 Prepaid Flex: This is one of the main prepaid options for Austrian customers. It offers flexibility with no monthly commitments. You can choose how much to top up, and the credit can be used for calls, texts, and data. Additionally, you can change your plan anytime without being locked into a contract.
2. A1 Prepaid Plans for Calls & Texts: You can opt for a pay-as-you-go system where calls and texts are charged per use.
3. A1 Prepaid Data Packages: A1 also offers data-only prepaid plans, such as:
   • Daily Data: A small bundle of data that is valid for 24 hours.
   • Weekly & Monthly Data: Larger data packages that last for a week or month, are often ideal for regular internet use.
4. A1 Roaming Prepaid Offers: For people traveling abroad, A1 offers prepaid roaming options to use data, calls, and texts while in other European countries or beyond. These are typically additional paid packages for roaming in specific regions.

A1 Prepaid Top-Up Options:

• Top-Up Method: A1 allows customers to top-up via various methods like credit cards, online banking, or directly in shops.

For more detailed information on current offerings or exact rates and availability in your area, you would need to check the A1 Telekom Austria website or visit a local retail shop. Plans and features can change frequently based on promotions or specific regional offers.

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