1188 in partnership with European Databank
Nov 2, 2009
Information service 1188 and European Databank (EDB), two of Europe's biggest providers of information services, have entered into a partnership. Thanks to this, customers ranging from small entrepreneurs to medium-sized and large companies have the opportunity to enter their information in the catalogues of both information operators under very favorable conditions.
"Cooperation with EDB provides benefits to customers through both parties. For a favorably-priced tariff, data appears concurrently in two internet databases. And, on the other hand, both parties will recommend registered companies to internet users and callers. Last year, O2 information services operators alone served 13.5 million callers," says Tereza Hubičková, Manager for Sales of Information and Advertising services, Telefónica O2.
"EDB and the 1188 line will recommend registered companies; this will certainly be instrumental to finding new potential customers and establishing further development of their businesses," adds Pavel Jíša, Product Director, EDB.
Small enterprises and companies can register their data into the 1188 and EDB catalogues for a special tariff in two levels. Every type of registration differs according to the content of services being offered and, at the same time, according to prices. For CZK 4,200, the Start Duo tariff offers the opportunity to present basic company data, such as name, seat, company identification number (IČ), taxation identification number (DIČ), subject of business, contact information, presentation of the company on a map, the company logo, etc. At a higher level, for CZK 9,900, the Prima Duo tariff provides the opportunity to add a photo and a larger offer of keywords for searching to the basic data.
To register in both catalogues, simply fill in the corresponding form at www.edb.cz, or call 14000.
About 1188
The 1188 brand is known for its information service at the phone number 1188. In addition to this, it offers several other services on the internet, such as 1188 Maps, 1188 Telephone Directory, 1188 Internet Search Engine, and the 1188 Company Catalogue. These contain tens of thousands of authentic entries of domestic companies, from which the user can find out company names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, web pages, location on maps, business hours, etc. The 1188 Company Catalogue also offers added value by combining the benefits of the internet and phone lines - when making recommendations to callers, operators at the 1188 line give preference to companies registered in this internet catalogue. The 1188 Company Catalogue and all other services are available at www.1188.cz.
About EDB
The European Databank (EDB) is one of the top providers of information and assistance services. Its database contains 180 thousand presentations of domestic and foreign companies. Users can search for them either directly on the internet or by calling 14 000 at the same rate as a local call. EDB has been operating on the domestic market since 1991. More information about EDB is available at www.edb.cz.
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.
