Austria Scratched the 100-Billion Mark in Chat Messages

Last year, 99 billion chat messages were sent in Austria via messaging services. This is an increase of five percent compared to 2023. At the same time, 4.1 billion emails were sent, an increase of seven percent. Additionally, 35 billion minutes were spent on calls via messenger and video conferencing services like WhatsApp and Microsoft Teams last year. This represents an increase of ten percent, according to the "RTR Internet Monitor Annual Report."

Review of Last Year

Klaus M. Steinmaurer, Managing Director of the state telecommunications regulatory authority RTR, calculated on Thursday: "Translated to around nine million Austrians, this meant more than 64 hours or 2.7 days of internet-based calls in 2024." Traditional telephony via landline and mobile networks accounted for only 24 billion minutes.

(APA/Red)

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