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Eurotel Introduces Two New SMS and MMS Information Channels
Prague, 27th June 2006 – Eurotel Praha, spol. s r. o. presents two new general information channels based on iDNES and iHNed information servers to its customers. Between 1st July and 31st August, while the special summer promo lasts, the combined SMS/MMS information service will be available free of charge.
"Our customers are very fond of the mobile news service. That is why we've created new information channels based on the two leading Internet portals iDNES and iHNed; our customers will be able to test them for free during summer vacations," says Stanislav Kůra, Chief Strategy and Product Development Officer of Eurotel Praha, spol. s r.o., and he adds: "Mobile handset now represents a full-featured information medium anywhere customers find themselves."
iDNES Combined coverage
After activating the service by sending SMS in format A KOMBI to the following telephone number 999888, customers will receive 2 - 3 SMS per day covering the top national and international affairs. Sports fans are sure to enjoy 1 - 2 SMS with the latest information from the world of sport. Additionally, customers will receive a daily MMS covering in detail the breaking news of the day and a weather forecast for the next day.
iHNed Combined coverage by Hospodářské noviny
The combined SMS and MMS service based on iHNed information portal will feature 3 - 5 SMS per day covering the top national and international stories. Additionally, customers will receive a daily MMS summary covering in detail the stories of the day including business. To activate this information channel customers just send SMS in format A HN to the following telephone number 999888.Eurotel Praha, spol. s r.o. is the leading mobile telecommunications operator in the Czech Republic. The company provides complex voice and data services to more than 4.67 million customers (December 2005). Quality of the services provided, scope of offered solutions, level of innovation and customer care make the company founded in 1991 the leader of the Czech market.
Eurotel Praha, spol. s r.o. is the leading mobile telecommunications operator in the Czech Republic. The company provides complex voice and data services to more than 4.67 million customers (December 2005). Quality of the services provided, scope of offered solutions, level of innovation and customer care make the company founded in 1991 the leader of the Czech market.
In cooperation with its 100 % owner, ČESKÝ TELECOM, a.s., Eurotel offers the most complex portfolio of voice and data services supported by unique combination of fixed and mobile telephony. The services are provided to customers of contract as well as prepaid services. Eurotel in the long term confirms its leading position in the Czech market also in the segment of business customers.
In the territory of the Czech Republic Eurotel operates the NMT and GSM network as well as unique 3G networks - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO data network and most recently UMTS network enabling data, voice, picture and video transmission. Together with ČESKÝ TELECOM the company operates the most extensive WiFi hotspots network in the country.
Eurotel is a holder of the prestigious award Employer of the Year for the year 2003, in 2004 Eurotel placed second among mobile operators in the chart. Eurotel also holds international quality management system certificate ISO 9001:2003 and was awarded the ISO 14001 environmental management system certificate as the only telecommunications operator in the Czech Republic. The company is a holder of the occupational safety and health and information security certificates. Eurotel is the only operator to be awarded the Health Supporting Business title in 2005. In 2002 Eurotel incorporated a foundation, which regularly on an annual basis supports multiple projects aimed at children and the young throughout the country.
