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2 clusters · 2 sources · 22 days · First seen · Last updated
Categories: BUSINESS · TECHNOLOGY
Hungary broadband expansion
Entities: Yettel · Magyar Telekom
Overview
In July 2026 Yettel introduced HiperNet, a wired optical broadband service that leverages 2Connect’s fiber and HFC network to deliver gigabit‑speed connections across more than 90 % of Hungarian households. The offering complements Yettel’s existing 5G‑based mobile broadband and is sold with a Wi‑Fi 7 router and optional discount bundles.
A few weeks later, in August 2026 Magyar Telekom reported adding 170,000 new gigabit‑capable access points, raising the total to over 4.2 million endpoints nationwide and boosting outdoor 5G coverage to 88 %. The company also noted growth in optical broadband subscriptions, IPTV users and mobile data consumption, alongside modest profit increases.
Together, the two developments illustrate a rapid rollout of high‑speed fixed and mobile broadband infrastructure in Hungary, with multiple operators expanding gigabit‑ready networks and targeting near‑universal coverage.
Timeline
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about 6 hours ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMagyar Telekom expands gigabit network and posts profit rise in H1 2026Magyar Telekom added 170,000 gigabit access points, lifted 5G outdoor coverage to 88%, and posted a 2.3% rise in gross profit to HUF 311 bn in H1 2026.
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21 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesYettel launches HiperNet optical broadband service in HungaryYettel has launched HiperNet, a wired optical broadband service in Hungary, delivering gigabit speeds via 2Connect’s fiber network, complementing its mobile OtthonNet and covering over 90% of households.
Sources
novekedes.hu · privatbankar.hu