O2 announces competition for best social service or activity in Ostrava
Jun 18, 2009
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic is announcing a regional competition for the best implemented or prepared project or activity with a social theme. All projects using the internet to improve social services, and that are regionally authorized for the statutory town of Ostrava, which is under the auspices of deputy mayor Mgr. Lubomír Pospíšil, a co-organizer of the entire event, can enter the competition. Going by the name of "The Internet Makes My Life Easier", the competition is connected with the launch of a new generation mobile network (UMTS) in the north Moravian metropolis.
"Modern technology makes every day life easier for millions of people around the world. Just as in the commercial sphere, its services can provide the non-profit sector with considerably more effective work and better results in the non-profit sector. Therefore we are supporting it with all possible resources," says Veronika Řečníková, Manager of Social Corporate Responsibility, Telefónica O2 Czech Republic
Out of all project entries, a committee will select the three best, who will receive the fastest mobile internet data connection, including the necessary hardware, for free for two years. Evaluation criteria will be the usefulness of the project, its sustainability, and the resourcefulness of the overall solution. Private non-profit organizations and legal and physical individuals who use social services and related activities in the administrative territory of the town of Ostrava, with the exception of allowance organizations and town districts, can enter the competition.
Entrants can submit their applications between June 18 and August 31, 2009. A gala announcement of the winners will take place in September 2009. Entrants can find more information at www.kpostrava.cz.
The contest is connected with the successful launch of a third generation network in the town of Ostrava. Residents of the Silesian metropolis have thus been able to use all the benefits of this network, especially the fastest mobile internet connection on the Czech market. In addition, a special offer lasting until July 12, 2009 has been prepared for them, enabling them to get O2 Mobile Internet on its own for just CZK 600 with VAT per month. With the signing of a 24-month contract, customers can get a compact USB Stick that lets them connect to mobile internet for just CZK 1. It is small enough to take everywhere so they can really have their own mobile internet.
Contacts
Martin Žabka
Spokesperson
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s.
public.relations.cz@o2.com
tel: 800 163 342 (800 1 media)
About Telefónica O2 Czech Republic
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic is a major integrated operator in the Czech Republic. It is now operating more than seven million lines, both fixed and mobile, making it one of the world’s leading providers of fully converged services. The organization offers the most comprehensive portfolio of voice and data services in this country. It is paying special attention to the exploitation of the growth potential, particularly in the data and Internet sector. Telefónica O2 Czech Republic operates the largest fixed and mobile network including a 3rd generation network, CDMA (for data), and UMTS, enabling voice, data and video transmission. Telefónica O2 Czech Republic is also a notable provider of ICT services.
About Telefónica Europe
Telefónica Europe is a business division of Telefónica comprising mobile, fixed, and DSL operations in the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. With the exception of Isle of Man, all the operating businesses use 'O2' as their consumer brand. Telefónica Europe also has 50% ownership of the UK and Irish Tesco Mobile and German Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture businesses. Telefónica Europe is headquartered in Slough, UK, and has 49 million mobile and fixed customers.
About Telefónica
Telefónica is one of the world’s largest telecommunications operators by market capitalisation. Its activities are centred mainly on the fixed and mobile telephony businesses, while its broadband business is the key growth driver underpinning both. It operates in 25 countries and has a global customer base of 260 million. Telefónica’s growth strategy is focused on the markets in which it has a strong foothold: Spain, Europe and Latin America. Telefónica is a 100% private sector company with its shares listed in Madrid and other stock exchanges and more than 1.5 million individual shareholders.
