Hungary's dynamic mobile market is served by three mobile network operators and a small number of MVNOs. The bundled services operator Digi Telecommunications is building up a mobile network based on its 1800MHz and 3.4GHz concessions and has expanded into the fixed-line market through its May 2018 acquisition of Invitel. The company launched its DIGIMobil service in mid-2019, and although it was blocked by the regulator from participating in the forthcoming multi-spectrum auction (a decision which it is contesting in the courts) the company is expanding the reach of its LTE infrastructure using its existing spectrum concession. Vodafone has also expanded into the fixed line segment, following the acquisition of UPC Hungary (among other Liberty global assets across Central and Eastern Europe) by the parent company Vodafone Group.
Mobile penetration is relatively high for the region, and there remains considerable growth in mobile broadband services delivered via upgraded networks. Revenue growth is focused on mobile data as operators struggle with competition and regulated tariff reductions, as well as reduced MTRs.
Maygar Telekom is at the forefront of 5G developments, supported by the government, universities, other telcos and vendors forming the Hungarian 5G Coalition.
This report provides an overview of Hungary's mobile market, covering the major players, voice and data services and regulations. It includes a wealth of statistics and offers analyses of market dynamics.
Key developments:
Companies mentioned in this report:
T-Mobile Hungary, Telenor Hungary, Vodafone Hungary
Mobile penetration is relatively high for the region, and there remains considerable growth in mobile broadband services delivered via upgraded networks. Revenue growth is focused on mobile data as operators struggle with competition and regulated tariff reductions, as well as reduced MTRs.
Maygar Telekom is at the forefront of 5G developments, supported by the government, universities, other telcos and vendors forming the Hungarian 5G Coalition.
This report provides an overview of Hungary's mobile market, covering the major players, voice and data services and regulations. It includes a wealth of statistics and offers analyses of market dynamics.
Key developments:
- Regulator preps for multi-spectrum auction, disallows Digi Telecom from bidding;
- DIGIMobil launches an LTE service;
- Vodafone Group acquires Liberty Global assets, including UPC Hungary;
- Maygar Telekom launches NB-IoT platform;
- Hungarian 5G Coalition partners trial data rates at up to 22Gb/s;
- Magyar Telekom and Telenor Hungary expand LTE coverage through joint network;
- Report update includes the regulators market data to June 2019, telcos financial and operating data to Q2 2019, recent market developments.
Companies mentioned in this report:
T-Mobile Hungary, Telenor Hungary, Vodafone Hungary
Table of Contents
1 Market analysis7 Appendix Historic data8 Related reports
2 Mobile statistics
3 Regulatory issues
4 Mobile infrastructure
5 Major mobile operators
6 Mobile content and applications
List of Tables
List of Charts
Companies Mentioned
- T-Mobile Hungary
- Telenor Hungary
- Vodafone Hungary
