What Vidanet does

Vidanet Zrt. is a privately held Hungarian regional telecommunications provider founded in 1999, headquartered in Győr, and operating with 51–100 employees. The company delivers cable television, broadband internet, and landline telephone services to residential customers across western and southern Hungary, with a physical customer service footprint spanning nine cities including Győr, Kaposvár, Pécs, Harkány, Tata, Csorna, Kapuvár, Siófok, and Mosonmagyaróvár. The core product architecture is a tiered digital TV offering (Digitális Családi with 86 channels and Digitális Extra with 114 channels), a gigabit-capable broadband service (Vnet 1000), and a bundled triple-play option that combines TV, internet, and phone subscriptions on 12-month fixed-term contracts with promotional pricing during the first 11 months.

Vidanet's technology stack is built on conventional cable network infrastructure supporting HD digital TV, broadband internet, and landline telephony, augmented by the Vidanet Move companion service that streams 60+ channels to mobile devices. The company has integrated multiple third-party streaming platforms — Max (formerly HBO Max), RTL+ active, TV2 Play Prémium, and FilmBox+ — into its TV subscriptions to raise the perceived value of the bundle, and offers the HBO Pak premium add-on (3,750 Ft/month) for HBO HD channels plus Max streaming. Pricing is published in HUF and ranges from roughly 7,260–9,940 Ft/month for the base TV tiers, with additional charges for premium add-ons. The company participates in the EU-funded Szupergyors Internet Program (Superfast Internet Program / DIMOP-plusz Gigabit Magyarország Program) for gigabit network upgrades and is part of the government's Digitális Jólét Alapcsomag (Digital Welfare basic package), embedding Vidanet in state-defined digital infrastructure.

The business model is recurring subscription revenue, with a direct-to-consumer go-to-market executed through physical customer service offices complemented by an online customer portal (Ügyfélkapu) for billing, e-invoicing, and subscription changes. The 2025 retail restructuring — closing three offices while opening two new locations — combined with EU-subsidized gigabit investment and active 2026 promotional campaigns suggests a mature operator optimizing footprint and upgrading its network rather than pursuing aggressive expansion. No funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Vidanet

Legal name

Vidanet Zrt.

Website

https://vidanet.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vidanet is a privately held Hungarian regional cable telecommunications provider founded in 1999, serving residential customers in western and southern Hungary with bundled digital TV, broadband internet, and landline phone services across a nine-city physical office network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Cable TV and Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

MDU/Commercial & Hospitality Pay-TV Operators (Bulk/SMATV/Pro:Idiom) (MPABAGAF)

Keywords

• Cable television services
• Broadband internet service
• Triple-play bundles
• Residential telecommunications
• Digital TV packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Gyor

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Television Services: Recurring monthly subscriptions for digital TV packages including basic, family, and premium channel bundles. Revenue is generated through fixed monthly fees with promotional pricing for the initial contract period.
2. Internet Service: Residential broadband internet subscriptions with tiered speed options, including gigabit-speed Vnet 1000 plans.
3. Telephone Service: Landline telephone service as part of bundled triple-play packages.
4. Premium Content Add-ons: Additional revenue from premium channel packages such as HBO Pak (3,750 Ft/month) and HBO Super Max Pak, as well as access to streaming platforms like Max (HBO Max).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vidanet is a Hungarian regional telecommunications provider that delivers cable television, broadband internet, and landline telephone services to residential households in western Hungary. The company sells bundled triple-play packages, including tiered digital TV plans (Digitális Családi with 86 channels and Digitális Extra with 114 channels), gigabit internet (Vnet 1000), and premium content add-ons such as HBO channels with Max streaming access. Customers subscribe via physical customer service offices across Hungarian cities and manage accounts through an online customer portal.

Product overview

Vidanet is a Hungarian telecommunications provider operating a cable network infrastructure offering bundled TV, internet, and telephone services. The product portfolio centers on two primary digital TV tiers (Digitális Családi at 86 channels and Digitális Extra at 114 channels) with premium add-ons including HBO Pak. Internet services feature Vnet 1000 gigabit connectivity. All TV packages include complimentary mobile streaming via Vidanet Move and access to streaming platforms (RTL+ active, TV2 Play Prémium, FilmBox+). The offering follows a tiered architecture where base TV packages can be enhanced with premium channel bundles and supplementary streaming integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vidanet Move: Mobile streaming service allowing subscribers to watch 60+ digital channels on tablets and smartphones with broadband internet connection.
• Light Számla

Products and services

• Digitális Családi
• Digitális Extra
• Vnet 1000
• Triple-Play Bundled Packages
• Digitális Jólét Alapcsomag

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 120 TV channels available across all packages
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HBO (Home Box Office)coreTechnology or IntegrationVidanet offers HBO Pak, HBO Super Max Pak, and HBO GO add-on packages to its digital TV subscribers. HBO Pak includes HBO HD, HBO2 HD, and HBO3 HD channels plus Max streaming platform access. Digitális Extra subscribers can add HBO Super Max Pak at a discounted rate of 3,460 Ft/month.
• RTL+coreTechnology or IntegrationRTL+ active registration is included with Digitális Családi and Digitális Extra TV packages, providing access to RTL Group's streaming content.
• TV2 PlaycoreTechnology or IntegrationTV2 Play Prémium registration is included with Digitális Családi and Digitális Extra TV packages, providing access to TV2 Group's streaming platform.
• FilmBox (Digi TV)coreTechnology or IntegrationFilmBox+ service is included free with Digitális Extra package. Digitális Extra also includes FilmBox channels. FilmBox+ provides a streaming video library accessible on multiple devices.
• European Union (Szupergyors Internet Program)minorOthersVidanet participates in the EU-funded Szupergyors Internet Program (Superfast Internet Program / DIMOP-plusz Gigabit Magyarország Program), which supports network infrastructure development for high-speed internet connectivity in Hungary.
• Max (formerly HBO Max)coreTechnology or IntegrationMax online video streaming service is bundled with HBO Pak subscription. Max offers over 7000 hours of content including HBO original series, films, documentaries, and children's programming. Accessible on smart TVs, PCs, tablets, smartphones, streaming devices, and gaming consoles.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• MVM NET: State-backed Hungarian telecommunications infrastructure provider focused on wholesale fiber and backbone services. Adjacent peer to Vidanet in the Hungarian telecom ecosystem, providing wholesale capacity that regional cable operators like Vidanet may rely on for backhaul and backbone connectivity.

Direct peers

• Digi Hungary: Hungarian cable TV and broadband operator (now part of 4iG Group) offering Digi TV, fiber internet, and mobile services. Closest direct competitor to Vidanet in the residential cable + broadband segment, with overlapping geographic coverage in western and southern Hungary.
• Vodafone Hungary: Hungarian mobile and fixed telecom operator (acquired by 4iG/ANIDA in 2024) offering converged mobile, broadband, and Pay-TV bundles. Comparable to Vidanet as a competing triple-play provider in western Hungary, with significantly greater scale and mobile cross-sell capabilities.
• Tarr Kft. Regional Hungarian cable TV and broadband operator (now part of 4iG Group) serving southern and western Hungary. Highly comparable to Vidanet as a regional cable/broadband provider with a similar triple-play service portfolio and overlapping footprint in the Hungarian provinces.
• Magyar Telekom: The incumbent Hungarian telecom operator offering Magenta TV, broadband, mobile, and landline bundles to residential customers nationwide. Directly comparable to Vidanet as a triple-play provider competing for the same household subscriptions in western Hungary, but at substantially larger scale.
• PR-Telecom: Hungarian regional cable operator providing TV, internet, and telephone services in central and western Hungary. Comparable to Vidanet as a similarly sized regional triple-play provider competing for residential subscribers outside Budapest.
• Invitel: Regional Hungarian telecom operator (integrated into Digi/4iG) offering TV, broadband, and landline phone to residential and SMB customers. Comparable to Vidanet as a regional fixed-line telecom competitor with overlapping product set and similar go-to-market in provincial Hungary.
• Direct One (Hello HD): Hungarian satellite Pay-TV provider offering premium channel packages to residential subscribers nationwide. Comparable to Vidanet as a competing Pay-TV operator targeting Hungarian households, though distributed via satellite rather than cable infrastructure.

Others

• Netflix: Global OTT video streaming service competing with traditional Pay-TV providers for Hungarian household entertainment spend. Relevant to Vidanet as the primary cord-cutting substitute eroding cable TV subscription growth, even though it is not a direct infrastructure competitor.

Emerging players

• Yettel Hungary: Hungarian mobile network operator (formerly Telenor Hungary) increasingly expanding into fixed broadband and converged offerings. Comparable to Vidanet as a residential telecom provider entering the fixed/broadband segment, though currently more focused on mobile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vidanet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vidanet-zrt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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