HAKOM: More Investments in the Electronic Communications Market in reference to the previous yearPRESS RELEASEAt the end of 2017 the number of broadband Internet access connections in the fixed network was more than 1,095 million which is an increase of around 5% compared to 2016. There was also an increase in the number of broadband connections of high speeds for about 24% of the total number of broadband connections in fixed network.
ZAGREB, March 6, 2018 - In the market for electronic communications in the Republic of Croatia the operators continued to invest in infrastructure development, advanced technology and innovative services in 2017. Last year, about 2.6 billion HRK was invested in the electronic communications market, which is 4 percent more than in 2016. Revenues from traditional voice services are in constant fall.
In the mobile network, due to the lack of seasonal effect compared to the previous quarter, the fourth quarter of 2017 marked a decline in the number of users and traffic. In the meantime due to the increase in the use of various communication services such as Viber, WhatsApp, Skype and others, the number of SMS and MMS messages has also fallen by 11% compared to the same period last year users at the end of 2017. In the structure of mobile network, the subscribed customers prevailed, as a result of offering different tariff packages with attractive devices / tablets and increasing the popularity of smartphones. The number of broadband internet access connections in the fixed network at the end of 2017 was more than 1,095 million, an increase of around 5% compared to 2016. There was also an increase in the number of broadband connections, for about 24% of the total number of broadband connections in fixed network. Approximately 82% of the Croatian population accesses Internet network via mobile networks. For more information on the Electronic communications market indicators please contact the following link: default.aspx?id=29 # # # For additional information please contact: Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM) Roberta Frangeša Mihanovića 9 10110 Zagreb, Croatia Tel. + 385 (0) 1 700 70 07 Fax + 385 (0)1 700 70 70 Media inquiries can be submitted online using HAKOM’s official website: Registration required. ABOUT HAKOM: HAKOM (www.hakom.hr) - Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries – ensures preconditions for a fair market competition, stable growth and environment for innovations in the electronic communications and postal services market. HAKOM protects users’ interests and the possibility of choice among various communications and postal services at affordable prices, defines sustainable competitive conditions for operators and service providers under fair conditions for return on investment, and provides support to economic growth, public services and the quality of life in the Republic of Croatia by using modern technologies. HAKOM’ strategic goals are: to promote regulation of the electronic communications and postal services market, to support growth of investments and innovations in the electronic communications and postal services market, to provide efficient use of limited resources, to accelerate the growth of broadband products and services, to provide affordable offers of communications and postal services, to provide protection and informing of users, to build an efficient and comprehensive information system, to define and implement efficient processes, and to acquire multi-disciplinary competencies in market regulation. |
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