Mobile data traffic is growing rapidly, at 37 percent annually, while call traffic has stalled in the past 1.5 years, according to a report by Hungary’s National Media and Communications Authority. The report shows that mobile data traffic reached petabytes (PB) in Q2 2023, more than tripling from 110 PB in Q3 2019. Hungary mobile data traffic

There are several factors contributing to this surge in mobile data usage. The increasing availability of high-speed mobile broadband networks, the widespread adoption of smartphones and other mobile devices, and the growing popularity of streaming video and online gaming are all playing a role.

The average monthly data traffic per SIM card in Hungary has also increased significantly, from 5 GB in 2019 to 14 GB in 2023. This suggests that people are using their mobile devices for more data-intensive activities, such as downloading videos and streaming music.

The growth of mobile data traffic is also having a significant impact on the Hungarian economy. Mobile internet services are a major source of revenue for telecommunications operators, and they are also creating jobs and driving innovation in other sectors.

Here are some of the key findings of the report: Hungary mobile data traffic

• Mobile data traffic in Hungary reached 349 PB in Q2 2023, up from 110 PB in Q3 2019.
• Mobile internet usage is growing faster than fixed internet usage, with an increasing share of total traffic.
• The average monthly data traffic per SIM card has increased from 5 GB to 14 GB since 2019.
• Around 81% of mobile data volume came from phone SIMs and 19% from large-screen mobile internet.
• The number of SIM cards has grown by an average of 4% per year, so by Q2 2023, there will be 8.2 million cards connected to the internet.

There are three major mobile data providers in Hungary: Telekom, Yettel, and Vodafone. All three have a strong presence in the country and offer a range of prepaid and postpaid plans.

Telekom is the largest mobile data provider in Hungary, with a market share of around 40%. It offers a wide range of plans, including some that include unlimited data. Telekom’s network is also the most extensive, covering over 99% of the population.

Yettel is the second-largest mobile data provider in Hungary, with a market share of around 30%. It offers a variety of prepaid and postpaid plans, including some with unlimited data. Yettel’s network is also quite extensive, covering over 98% of the population.

Vodafone is the third-largest mobile data provider in Hungary, with a market share of around 20%. It offers a range of prepaid and postpaid plans, including some with unlimited data. Vodafone’s network is also quite extensive, covering over 97% of the population.

Here is a table comparing the three providers:

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