New generation mobile network expands to Hradec Králové and Pardubice
Aug 3, 2009
Telefónica O2 continues to expand its new generation mobile network to cover more regional towns. The most state-of-the-art network with the fastest data transfer speeds on the Czech market is now also accessible to the residents of Hradec Králové and Pardubice. From August 1 customers in these regional towns can use the fastest current mobile internet connection, with a speed of up to 3.6 Mbit/s, which is now available to them as part of a special offer.
"We are keeping our promise and continuing to cover the Czech Republic with a 3G signal at a faster pace. Our new generation mobile network already covers nine out of a total of fourteen Czech regional towns. We are the only operator on the domestic market to offer customers the fastest and, at the same time, most advantageous mobile internet connection. They can now transfer data at speeds of up to 3.6 Mbit/s and they can get mobile internet for just CZK 150 per month when they order it together with O2 Internet for their home," says Jan Karas, Segment Marketing Director, Telefónica O2.
Customers who use the O2 Internet service at home can get mobile internet for just CZK 150 per month. From August 1 to September 30, 2009, the residents of Hradec Králové and Pardubice can get a mobile connection through a very special offer. All who order a new activation of O2 Mobile Internet on its own can get the service for just CZK 600 with VAT per month. The standard monthly fee of the tariff is CZK 750 with VAT, so they save a total of CZK 150 per month. By signing a 24-month contract, they can also take advantage of a new offer of a data modem, in the form of a compact USB stick, for just CZK 1. The standard price of this device is CZK 1,895 with VAT.
Thanks to a modern network with the fastest data transfer speeds, internet on mobile phones has entered a new dimension, primarily on phones with large touch displays. From August 1, 2009, O2 is adding the Samsung S5600 as an exclusive handset in its portfolio; customers can enjoy internet surfing to its fullest on this phone. The device supports the new generation network, enabling fast transfer speeds and features a large touch display. After a period of two months, that is until September 30, 2009, all customers can purchase this phone at a specially discounted price. They simply have to have the O2 Internet on Your Mobile service, either already or newly activated. The subsidized version of the phone is then available to them for CZK 995 with VAT. The unsubsidized version can be purchased for CZK 6,095 with VAT.
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.
