O2 ZERO – a mobile tariff without a monthly fee and without a commitment
Jun 25, 2009
There is finally a tariff without monthly fees and without a contractual commitment on the market. It is called O2 ZERO and, in addition to uniform rates for texting and calling numbers in other networks, it has a new feature that enables customers to keep their costs completely under control. They can set the amount they want to spend on calling and, as soon as their selected limit is approaching, they are informed via SMS. The O2 ZERO tariff will be launched on July 1, 2009.
"There are still people who worry not only about signing contracts, but also about paying monthly fees. These days, they find it especially important to keep their costs under control. Therefore, we have created a tariff that reflects these exact needs. It is also completely comprehensible and simple, so everybody can understand it," says Jan Karas, Director for Segment Marketing, Telefónica O2, adding, "O2 ZERO complements the popular O2 NEON tariffs, which offer unlimited calling, perfectly."
The O2 ZERO tariff is very understandable. The customer is not limited by times of the day and does not pay any monthly fees. Rates are set in such a way that they pay the same for calling and sending SMS and MMS messages to numbers in all networks, at any time. Customers do not have to concern themselves with when and which network they are calling, texting, or sending MMS messages to - the rate remains the same. One minute of calling to all networks is CZK 5.90 with VAT and an SMS message to any network costs CZK 1.90 with VAT. For an MMS they pay CZK 5.90 with VAT.
With the O2 ZERO tariff, the customer has a precise overview of their costs. If they want to spend a specific amount on mobile services, they can set a financial limit. When they are close to this limit, they are informed via SMS. After reaching the limit, the customer is not limited in any way and can still call and send messages. According to their needs, they can flexibly adjust the limit.
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.
