Funknetz

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Funknetz is an Austrian ISP providing point-to-point radio (Richtfunk) and fiber internet connectivity to businesses and residential customers in Eastern Austria, offering guaranteed bandwidth up to 40 Gbit/s with 99.7% availability. Operating as a brand under Jumper GmbH since 2020.

Company typePrivate
Founded1999
HeadquartersGerasdorf, Austria
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingServices

What Funknetz does

Funknetz (operating entity: www.funknetz.at LE GmbH) is an Austrian internet service provider founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seyring (Gerasdorf), Austria. The company delivers constant and secure data transmission via point-to-point radio technology (Richtfunk), combined with fiber optic infrastructure, serving both business and residential customers primarily in Eastern Austria. Its core technology enables high-bandwidth connectivity independent of cable infrastructure, with guaranteed bandwidth ranging from 10 Mbit/s to 40 Gbit/s for business clients and up to 50 Mbit/s symmetric for residential subscribers, alongside a 99.7% technical availability guarantee across all tiers.

The product portfolio spans Internet-Anbindung (business connectivity), Standort-Vernetzung (multi-site networking), Wireless-LAN-Lösungen, Backup-Lösungen (two-provider redundancy), Network Operation Center (proactive monitoring with remote intervention), and Service Level Agreement packages for enterprises. For consumers, Funknetz offers FUNKNETZ@Home 25 (€49/month) and FUNKNETZ@Home 50 (€69/month) on 24-month contracts. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions, with installation fees billed separately and hardware provided on loan during the contract term. Professional services, including installation, consulting, and out-of-hours support, are billed per price list.

The go-to-market motion is consultative direct sales: business clients receive tailored solutions with custom quotes based on site assessments, while residential customers use downloadable contract forms submitted via email or post. Funknetz operates as a brand under Jumper GmbH (a fiber-optic specialist) following a strategic partnership established in 2020, combining Richtfunk expertise with fiber capabilities. The company is led by managing director Manfred Simon and runs with 11-50 employees, reflecting a regionally focused niche operator rather than a national-scale ISP.

Funknetz firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Funknetz
Legal name: www.funknetz.at LE GmbH
Website: https://funknetz.at
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1999
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Funknetz is an Austrian ISP providing point-to-point radio (Richtfunk) and fiber internet connectivity to businesses and residential customers in Eastern Austria, offering guaranteed bandwidth up to 40 Gbit/s with 99.7% availability. Operating as a brand under Jumper GmbH since 2020.
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Funknetz industry classification

Industry

Product category: Telecommunications / Internet Service Provider
NAICS: Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)
SIC: Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYHDAIADAE
Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers)
Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
SECONDARYHDAIABAJ
Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers
Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Fixed-Line Telecommunications (Voice & Broadband)

Keywords

Wireless internet services
Point-to-point radio
Fiber optic connectivity
Enterprise networking solutions
Broadband internet access

Where Funknetz is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Gerasdorf
HQ country: Austria
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Funknetz business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Internet Connectivity Subscription (Business): Monthly recurring subscription fees for business internet connectivity solutions including Richtfunk and fiber connections, with guaranteed bandwidth up to 40 Gbit/s. Services include Network Operation Center support and SLA packages.
Internet Connectivity Subscription (Residential): Monthly subscription fees for home internet connectivity: FUNKNETZ@Home 25 at €49/month and FUNKNETZ@Home 50 at €69/month, with 24-month contract terms and one-time installation fees.
Hardware Equipment: Equipment required for radio internet connection (antenna and software) is provided free of charge for the duration of the contract. Additional hardware may be available for purchase separately.
Professional Services: Additional services including installation, consulting, and support outside normal business hours are billed separately according to the applicable price list at the time of service delivery.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Monthly	FUNKNETZ@Home 25 - Up to 25 Mbit/s symmetric bandwidth
Subscription	Monthly	FUNKNETZ@Home 50 - Up to 50 Mbit/s symmetric bandwidth
Subscription	Multi-year contract	Business Internet Solutions - Custom bandwidth 10 Mbit/s to 40 Gbit/s

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Funknetz product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Funknetz provides reliable high-bandwidth internet connectivity via point-to-point directional radio (Richtfunk) and fiber optic technology, operating as an Austrian internet service provider for both business and residential customers. The company delivers guaranteed bandwidth ranging from 10 Mbit/s to 40 Gbit/s with 99.7% technical availability, independent of cable infrastructure, including site networking, backup connectivity, WLAN, and managed monitoring services.

Product overview

Funknetz is an Austrian internet service provider specializing in point-to-point radio (Richtfunk) and fiber connectivity solutions for both consumers and enterprises. For residential customers, it offers FUNKNETZ@Home 25 and FUNKNETZ@Home 50 plans providing up to 25 and 50 Mbit/s symmetric bandwidth respectively with 99.7% availability. For business clients, the company provides a suite of managed connectivity services including Internet-Anbindung (10 Mbit/s to 40 Gbit/s guaranteed bandwidth), Standort-Vernetzung (multi-site networking), Wireless-LAN-Lösungen (professional WLAN), Backup-Lösungen (failover redundancy with two-provider strategy), Network Operation Center (proactive monitoring and remote maintenance), and SLA support. All solutions emphasize guaranteed high bandwidth and 99.7% availability regardless of location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

FUNKNETZ@Home 25

Quantifiable outcome

99.7% technical availability across all service tiers
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use Funknetz

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Funknetz technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Funknetz partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

JUMPER (Jumper GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In early 2020, Funknetz entered into a strategic cooperation with JUMPER, a fiber optic specialist. This partnership combined Funknetz's point-to-point radio expertise with JUMPER's fiber capabilities, strengthening Funknetz's offering and expanding their technical capabilities. Funknetz operates as a brand under Jumper GmbH (FN 452830 b, UID: ATU70971246), headquartered at the same location in Seyring, Austria.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Funknetz competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Hutchison Drei Austria: Austrian fixed and mobile operator serving residential and business customers nationwide with broadband and mobile products. Competes with Funknetz for the same retail and SME connectivity customers in eastern Austria but bundles mobile and quad-play services Funknetz does not.
Magenta Telekom: T-Mobile Austria–derived fixed/mobile operator providing retail broadband, fiber, and B2B services across Austria, including eastern regions where Funknetz operates. Overlaps on retail ISP and enterprise connectivity but offers a much broader portfolio (5G mobile, TV, IT services).
A1 Telekom Austria: Austria's largest fixed-line and mobile operator offering retail broadband, fiber, and enterprise connectivity nationwide. Directly competes with Funknetz for retail internet and B2B connectivity in eastern Austria but operates at vastly greater scale with mobile, TV, and cloud adjacencies that Funknetz does not offer.

Regional players

LIWEST: Regional Austrian ISP based in Upper Austria (Linz area) offering cable/fiber internet, TV, and B2B services with a similar blended retail+SMB go-to-market. Comparable in positioning but geographically separate from Funknetz's eastern Austrian footprint.
Citycom Telekommunikation: Graz-based Austrian regional ISP offering fiber and connectivity services to residential and business customers in Styria. Similar regional-and-B2B-leaning operating model but in a geographically distinct Austrian state from Funknetz's eastern footprint.
Salzburg AG: Utility-owned Austrian regional telco providing fiber, cable internet, and B2B connectivity primarily in the Salzburg region. Comparable in role (regional incumbent ISP+utility) and service mix, but operates in a distinct Austrian geography from Funknetz.

Direct peers

Kabelplus: EVN-owned cable and fiber ISP serving residential and business customers primarily in Burgenland, Lower Austria, and parts of eastern Austria — overlapping Funknetz's service area. Provides comparable retail broadband, B2B connectivity, and managed services, with cable/fiber rather than Richtfunk technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Funknetz financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Funknetz leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funknetz funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Funknetz M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Funknetz

What does Funknetz do?

Is Funknetz a public or private company?

Funknetz is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Funknetz founded?

Funknetz was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Funknetz based?

Funknetz is headquartered in Gerasdorf, Austria, in the Europe region.

How does Funknetz make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Internet Connectivity Subscription (Business) is the primary driver. The others are internet Connectivity Subscription (Residential), hardware Equipment and professional Services.

Who are Funknetz's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Hutchison Drei Austria, Magenta Telekom and A1 Telekom Austria. Regional players are LIWEST, Citycom Telekommunikation and Salzburg AG. Kabelplus is listed as a direct peer.

Does Funknetz have an API?

No public API is recorded for Funknetz.

What industry is Funknetz in?

Funknetz's product category is Telecommunications / Internet Service Provider. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIADAE, Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers), with a secondary code of HDAIABAJ, Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers. Its NAICS code is 5171 and its SIC code is 4813.