Release of 29.04.2019

Positive developments continued in the first quarter of 2019: service revenue growth in all markets

Thomas Arnoldner, CEO of A1 Telekom Austria Group, comments on the highlights of the first quarter of 2019: 
 
"In the first quarter of 2019, we were able to continue the positive developments of the past quarters. The Group's service revenues increased by 4.6% in the fixed line and by 1.5% in the mobile business. Group EBITDA before restructuring charges also recorded a growth of 1.9%. In the fixed line segment, we were able to score in particular with solutions and connectivity business as well as TV content; in the mobile business, mobile WiFi routers dominated - these developments were very positive, especially in Austria.
 
With the 5G frequency auction in Austria, where we bought the best frequency package with the largest spectrum available, and the supplier decision for Nokia, we gave the go-ahead for 5G in Austria. The upgrade of the mobile stations has already started and we are now working on the best 5G network for Austria, with the aim of making Austria the business location of the future.
 
We are actively pursuing our groupwide one-brand strategy. With our operational companies in Belarus and North Macedonia, the A1 "brand family" is growing in 2019. This is an investment in the future of our operations and promotes awareness as a strong international group.
 
With this performance and our growth strategy, we are well on our way for the year as a whole and confirm our outlook."
 
More information is available in the earnings release newsroom.A1.group