LIWEST Kabelmedien GmbH

What LIWEST Kabelmedien GmbH does

LIWEST Kabelmedien GmbH is a privately held regional telecommunications provider headquartered in Linz, Austria, serving residential and business customers across Upper Austria with broadband internet, television, fixed-line telephony, and mobile services. The company operates a hybrid access network combining DOCSIS-based hybrid fiber-coaxial cable, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), and 5G fixed wireless access (FWA), with tiered consumer plans ranging from 50 Mbit/s (Internet Start) to 1,000 Mbit/s (Internet Giga). Its television offering spans traditional DVB-C cable TV (90+ channels, 40+ HD, 160+ digital radio stations) and an IPTV product called 'next' — featuring 7-day replay, online recorder, and second-screen apps — that is delivered via a partnership with Ocilion IPTV Technologies GmbH rather than built in-house.

The company monetizes this stack primarily through monthly recurring subscriptions across Internet, TV, mobile (LIWEST Mobil — tariffs, PowerNet mobile broadband, travel roaming), fixed-line telephony, and combined 'Kombi' bundles, supplemented by hardware sales through shop.liwest.at, an annual Rundum-Zufrieden VIP support package, and on-site technician services. Distribution is multi-channel: four branded retail shops (Linz, PlusCity, Wels, Steyr), a toll-free order hotline, an online store with address availability checking, on-site customer consultants across Upper Austria, and dedicated business sales pages. Ownership is split between Linz AG (57%) and Managementservice Linz GmbH (43%), and LIWEST in turn holds 90% of ASAK Kabelmedien GmbH in Vöcklabruck. The business has operated for over 25 years and was independently validated as the best regional fixed-line internet provider in Upper Austria by connect magazine in 2023.

Name

LIWEST Kabelmedien GmbH

Legal name

LIWEST Kabelmedien Gesellschaft mbH

Website

https://liwest.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LIWEST Kabelmedien GmbH is a regional Austrian ISP and cable operator headquartered in Linz, providing broadband internet (cable, FTTH, 5G FWA), cable TV, IPTV, fixed-line, and mobile services primarily to residential and SME customers across Upper Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Wireless ISPs (WISPs) & Fixed Wireless Access Providers (HDAIADAD)

Keywords

• Broadband internet services
• Cable television services
• Fiber internet access
• Mobile telecom services
• Fixed line telephony

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Internet Services: Monthly recurring subscription fees for internet access across multiple speed tiers (Internet Start 50 Mbit/s, Internet Schlau 150 Mbit/s, Internet Super 300 Mbit/s, Internet Mega+ 500 Mbit/s, Internet Giga 1000 Mbit/s, plus fiber and 5G options). Contract terms with minimum duration options.
2. Kombi (Internet + TV bundles): Bundled packages combining internet and Next TV service (Kombi Start/Schlau/Super/Mega/Giga), providing price savings for combined purchase.
3. Cable TV (Kabel TV): Monthly subscription for cable television with over 90 channels, 40+ HD channels, and 160+ digital radio programs. Extended through thematic packages (HD-Austria, Sport, Kinder, Film/Doku/HD, Premium+, Erotik) and language packages.
4. Festnetz-Telefonie: Fixed-line telephone service with call charges, supplementary packages, and phone settings configuration.
5. LIWEST Mobil: Mobile phone tariffs for all of Austria with no contract lock-in, no activation fees, no annual CPI adjustment, and optional data roaming/travel packages. Mobile internet products (PowerNet). Savings of 24 EUR/year through bundling with internet products.
6. Hardware Sales: Online shop (shop.liwest.at) selling modems, routers (Archer C7), WLAN repeaters (RE450), TV receivers (TechniStar K4 ISIO), antennas, HDMI cables, remote controls, and CI+ modules. Hardware includes vorkonfiguration service and technician installation service.
7. Professional Services: Charges for on-site technician visits, remote maintenance support, and the Rundum-Zufrieden-Paket (VIP support and technician labor for a low annual fee).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

LIWEST Kabelmedien GmbH is a regional telecommunications provider offering broadband internet (cable DOCSIS, fiber FTTH, and 5G FWA), cable and IPTV television (Next TV), fixed-line telephony, and mobile voice/data services. The company primarily serves residential and business customers in Upper Austria, with mobile tariffs available across all of Austria.

Product overview

LIWEST Kabelmedien GmbH is a regional telecommunications provider operating in Upper Austria (Linz, Wels, Steyr) and offering mobile services across Austria. The product portfolio is organized around five core service categories: (1) Internet — a tiered suite of fixed-line broadband plans (Internet Start/Schlau/Super/Mega+/Giga at 50–1,000 Mbit/s), delivered via cable (DOCSIS), fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), and 5G fixed wireless access (FWA); (2) LIWEST Mobil — mobile voice and data plans (including PowerNet 120 Mbit/s, handytarife, travel roaming packages, and refurbished phones) targeting both private and business customers; (3) Television — spanning traditional DVB-C cable TV (90+ channels, 40+ HD, 160+ radio stations), the IPTV platform 'next' (7-day replay, online recorder, streaming via Ocilion technology), and themed/language add-on packages; (4) Kombi — bundled internet + TV packages combining multiple speed tiers with the next TV service at discounted rates; and (5) Festnetz-Telefonie — landline telephony. Additional offerings include hardware products (FRITZ!Box routers, security software via F-Secure, the Rundum-Zufrieden VIP support package), business services (Business Internet, Hotspot Solo, Business TV, Business Care, Telefon-Lösungen), developer tools (bandwidth calculator, speedtest, Festival Network, Bauträger pre-installation services), and a consumer electronics shop selling cable receivers (TechniStar K4 ISIO), networking hardware (Archer C7 router, RE450 repeater), and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• next: IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) service offered by LIWEST, featuring 7-day replay, online recorder, fast switching times, stream handover, and multiple streaming platform integrations.
• LIWEST Mobil

Products and services

• Internet Start Entry-level broadband internet plan with 50 Mbit/s download speeds for residential customers in Upper Austria.
• Internet Schlau Mid-tier broadband internet plan offering 150 Mbit/s download speeds for moderate-use households.
• Internet Super High-speed broadband internet plan providing 300 Mbit/s download speeds for streaming, gaming, and home office use.
• Internet Mega+ Premium broadband internet plan delivering 500 Mbit/s download speeds for power users and larger households.
• Internet Giga Top-tier broadband internet plan delivering up to 1,000 Mbit/s (1 Gbit/s) download speeds over cable and fiber infrastructure.
• Glasfaser-Internet (FTTH) Fiber-to-the-home internet service providing ultra-fast and stable connectivity through full fiber optic infrastructure.
• Kabel-Internet Broadband internet delivered over the cable TV (DOCSIS) network for residential customers.
• 5G-Internet (5G FWA) Fixed wireless access internet service using 5G technology for high-speed broadband without physical cable or fiber installation.
• Next (IPTV) IPTV television service delivering live TV, 7-day replay, online recorder, streaming via the internet (powered by Ocilion technology).
• Kabel TV (DVB-C) Cable television service providing over 90 TV channels, 40+ HD channels, and more than 160 digital radio stations.
• Kombi (Internet + TV Bundle) Bundled packages combining internet and Next TV service across speed tiers (Start/Schlau/Super/Mega/Giga) at discounted rates.
• Festnetz-Telefonie Landline telephone service with call rates, additional features, and phone settings configuration for residential customers.
• LIWEST Mobil Handytarife Mobile phone tariff plans for voice and data across Austria with no contract lock-in, no activation fees, and no annual CPI adjustment.
• LIWEST Mobil PowerNet Mobile internet plan offering 120 Mbit/s data speeds available as a standalone mobile broadband product.
• Business Internet Dedicated internet plans tailored for business customers in Linz, Wels, Steyr, and across Upper Austria.
• Business TV Television services designed for business customers including commercial establishments.
• Telefon-Lösungen (Business) Business telephone and VoIP solutions for corporate customers.
• Hotspot Solo Business hotspot solution for commercial premises enabling WiFi access for customers.
• Business Care Managed service and support package for business customers.
• Rundum-Zufrieden-Paket VIP support and maintenance package offering priority helpdesk access and included technician labor for an annual fee.
• TechniStar K4 ISIO Full HD cable TV receiver with ISIO internet technology, multi-recording, DVR functionality, and DVB-C/IPTV support sold via the LIWEST online shop.
• AC1750 Dualband Gigabit WLAN Router (Archer C7) Dual-band gigabit WiFi router supporting 802.11ac with up to 450 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz and 1300 Mbit/s on 5 GHz, four gigabit ports and two USB ports, sold via LIWEST online shop.
• AC1750 Dualband Gigabit WLAN Repeater (RE450) Dual-band WiFi repeater supporting 802.11ac, up to 1.75 Gbit/s combined speed, with Gigabit Ethernet port for extending wireless coverage, sold via LIWEST online shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1 Gbit/s download speeds available to customers in Linz and Urfahr
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASAK Kabelmedien GmbH (Vocklabruck)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIWEST holds a 90% stake in ASAK Kabelmedien GmbH based in Vocklabruck, extending LIWEST's cable network footprint to the Vocklabruck area in Upper Austria.
• Ocilion IPTV Technologies GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationOcilion provides the IPTV technology platform powering LIWEST's Next TV service. This includes the set-top box firmware, user interface, second-screen apps, and TV accessibility features. LIWEST re-sells and operates the Ocilion-powered IPTV service.
• rosa elefant OGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnerrosa elefant OG is commissioned by LIWEST to evaluate, categorize, and coordinate the handling of whistleblower reports submitted through the whistleblowing system.
• LINZ AG (Vorteilswelt partnership)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLIWEST participates in the LINZ AG Vorteilswelt (advantages world) program, offering special deals and benefits to LINZ AG customers who also use LIWEST services, cross-promoting between the group companies.
• refurbedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLIWEST offers refurbished mobile phones (refurbed-Handys) as part of its mobile product line, partnering with refurbed to sell renewed smartphones at discounted prices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/liwest
• Instagraminstagram.com/liwest.at
• TikToktiktok.com/@liwest.at
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liwest

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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