ISMANING, 09.09.2024 - zafaco, an independent network test specialist with its own measurement infrastructure and service provider to the Federal Network Agency, has tested the internet connections of fixed network providers in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. After analysing a total of more than six million test connections, one thing is certain: Swisscom is at the top of the cross-national comparison of test winners for connections up to 1 Gbit/s with a very good 1.15 (5.85 according to the Swiss school grading system). Deutsche Telekom took first place in Germany with a score of 1.30. In Austria, A1 Telekom secured first place in the national ranking with a score of 1.40.
German providers in the 1 Gbit/s comparison: all very good or good
For the national comparison, zafaco analysed almost 4.4 million test connections. The test winner is once again Deutsche Telekom. With a score of very good 1.30, it was just ahead of 1&1 with a score of very good 1.35. Both providers impressed with their outstanding performance and reliability.
Thanks to its solid performance, O2 Telefónica achieved a good rating of 1.60 and third place. Vodafone is the weakest with a score of 1.96 in fourth place, but is still rated as good
The regional providers perform very well
EWE took first place among the regional providers with a very good rating of 1.32, underlining its leading position. Deutsche Glasfaser in second place is also rated very good at 1.43. NetCologne achieved a very good rating of 1.47 and third place. Tele Columbus|PŸUR with a rating of 1.50 and M-net with 1.55 are rated as still very good. They take fourth and fifth place.
Swisscom top in the DACH region
The provider with the best rating in the DACH region is Swisscom. In the class of connections up to 10 Gbit/s, which is currently only available in Switzerland, Swisscom also wins with a very good rating of 1.10.
EM stress test: streaming, surfing and telephoning put to the test
To ensure that the results were as practical as possible, the zafaco team of experts analysed the quality of the services in the five dimensions of stability, telephony, data, surfing and streaming.
Particular attention was paid to network capacity during the European Football Championship in order to test the performance of Internet providers and streaming platforms under real-life conditions. The result: If you want to watch TV or stream, surf the Internet and make phone calls at the same time, you have to expect performance losses with the lower-ranked providers.
Important decision-making aid
Christoph Sudhues, founder and managing partner of zafaco GmbH, explains: ‘Our test, with its particularly precise methodology, provides consumers with an important decision-making aid when choosing an Internet provider. Differences are particularly apparent with intensive Internet use. Price should therefore not be the sole decision criterion.’
About the test
The Internet test conducted by zafaco GmbH in cooperation with IMTEST, Germany's leading consumer magazine, is the most comprehensive and sophisticated of its kind in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to date. zafaco GmbH continuously analyses the performance of fixed-line Internet connections in five dimensions (stability, telephony, data, surfing and streaming) with up to 80 quality parameters. The test procedure is based on scientifically recognised methods.
For further information on the test, please contact netztest(at)zafaco.de.
About zafaco GmbH
zafaco GmbH, based in Ismaning, Germany, specialises in recording, testing, securing and optimising quality aspects in convergent networks and Internet-based applications. The company carries out independent comparative measurements and quality assessments objectively, expertly, neutrally and using recognised methods with its own measurement infrastructure.
The products and services provide clarity and greater market transparency, benefiting providers and consumers alike.
About IMTEST
IMTEST offers reliable weekly consumer tests on products ranging from coffee machines to smartphones and internet connections in all daily newspapers of the FUNKE Media Group. These tests are available daily online at www.imtest.de.
Background
zafaco GmbH has been offering trustworthy and reliable network tests for more than 15 years, which it carries out in accordance with national and international standards. Among other things, the company developed the broadband measurement for the Federal Network Agency https://breitbandmessung.de and has been operating it ever since.
The tests are based on a high-performance infrastructure: the customised platform has won several awards and consists of flexible, future-proof hardware and software. The zafaco products receive intensive scientific support from universities and scientific institutions.
The reliability of the results is based, among other things, on continuous measurements - around the clock, 365 days a year. zafaco GmbH is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and stands for quality, reliability and customer satisfaction.