Prices are falling, bandwidths are exploding: the Luxembourg telecoms market is undergoing a historic transformation. These are the findings of our latest Switchr.lu telecoms barometer.
In a nutshell:
- The average price of a 1 Gbit/s Internet subscription has fallen by 23% in three years in Luxembourg, from €72.78 to €53.98 per month, in contrast to the general inflation affecting all other sectors.
- The difference between the most expensive and cheapest packages plummets from €67 to just €20, This is evidence of an unprecedented price war, with cable operators slashing prices and fibre operators responding by increasing speeds.
- The market retains its Luxembourg characteristics, with the obligation to rent the modem, variable installation costs and a systematic 24-month commitment., However, 2026 should see the democratisation of 2 Gbit/s in standard offers without any further structural price cuts.
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In the space of three short years, the average price of a 1 Gbit/s Internet subscription in Luxembourg has fallen by almost a quarter. This contrasts with a period when all prices and salaries rose. The telecoms sector has been undergoing a silent but spectacular revolution. And that's putting it mildly.
An unprecedented fall in prices
The figures from the latest Switchr.lu barometer speak for themselves: the average cost of a 1 Gbit/s Internet subscription has fallen from €72.78 to €53.98 per monthThis represents a fall of 23% in just three years. For a traditionally stable and uncompetitive Luxembourg market, this is an earthquake.
This transformation is no accident. Since 2024, operators have been waging an unprecedented price war, shaking up the habits of a sector long sheltered from fierce competition.
When the competition rages
The most striking indicator of this intensification? The gap between the most and least expensive offers on the market. It has literally collapsedfrom €67 a month in 2022 to just €20 in 2025.
This battle is being fought on two separate but complementary fronts:
- On the one handCable operators have upset the balance by slashing prices. Their leaner cost structures allow them to be particularly aggressive on pricing.
- On the otherIn response, fibre operators have counter-attacked by focusing on technological innovation and slashing their margins. Their strategy? Offer ever more breathtaking speeds: 1 Gbit/s, then 2 Gbit/s, up to 8.5 Gbit/s today.
The very high-speed broadband revolution
This technological arms race creates a remarkable perception of value. As Yacine Sahnoune, CEO of Switchr.lu, explains: "For €53/month on average today, you get at least a 1 Gbit/s connection. Three or four years ago, for the same price, you could get 500 Mbit/s... at best!
But behind these impressive figures lies a fascinating Luxembourg paradox: although 83.8% of residents are eligible for very high-speed fibre, only 17.4% actually have a connection of 1 Gbit/s or more (see the latest ILR report).
The majority of Internet users in Luxembourg are still surfing at between 100 and 500 Mbit/s.
A market with enduring specificities
Despite this price revolution, Luxembourg has retained its local characteristics. Consumers still have to contend with :
- The obligation to rent or buy your modem (€5-7/month)
- Variable installation costs by operator
- A systematic 24-month commitment for fibre
These specific features still create a significant gap with our French and Belgian neighbours, despite efforts to align tariffs.
What does 2026 hold in store?
We can expect an intensification of promotions and an increase in the value offered in each subscription, via additional options or additional fees offered, for example.
A major technological development is also taking shape: the democratisation of 2 Gbit/s in standard offersThis relegates 1 Gbit/s to entry-level packages.
However, a further structural reduction in prices seems difficult to envisage. Operators have to contend with high structural costs, notably linked to network costs and a payroll based in Luxembourg.
The real battle for Luxembourg's Internet is starting now.
To find the best current offers in Luxembourg, consult our Internet comparator.
Source: Switchr.lu 2022-2025 telecoms barometer, a study of around twenty offers from the 5 main Internet operators in Luxembourg.
