5th Mar 2007 09:00
Telefonica O2 Czech Republic, A.S.05 March 2007 Press release Telefonica O2 once again raises the limit of broadband Internet in the CzechRepublic Date: 5. 3. 2007, Praha From April 1, 2007, Telefonica O2 Czech Republic is increasing the speed ofADSL-based Internet considerably in the Czech Republic, bringing it up to 8 Mb/s. This positive step forward means a substantial acceleration of Internetconnection speed in the Czech Republic, while preserving existing prices. Thenew Internet speed for the basic variant will be 2 Mb/s, which is four timesmore than it is through the current offer. "Of course, increased speeds apply tonew as well as current customers," stated Pavel Jirousek, Chief WholesaleSegment Officer. With this offer, Telefonica O2 Czech Republic is creating a brand new standardin the field of broadband Internet in the Czech Republic. "We are publishing details about the increased speeds for our customers duringthe month of March," stated Vlastimil Srsen, Director of Media Relations,Telefonica O2 Czech Republic, adding, "Customers really have something to lookforward to - of course this is being provided for new and current customers,including those who order the Internet Expres service in March. This last groupcan also take advantage of the current offer of a wireless ADSL modem for onekoruna." The wholesale offer of maximum speeds is changing as follows: Current connection speed Offer as of 1. 4. 2007512/128 kb/s 2 048/128 kb/s2048/256 kb/s 4 096/256 kb/s3072/256 kb/s 6 144/384 kb/s4096/512 kb/s 8 192/512 kb/s For more information, please contact:MARTIN ZABKASpokespersontel: + 420 271 463 359fax: + 420 271 469 896e-mail: [email protected] http://www.cz.o2.com/ About Telefonica O2 Czech Republic Telefonica O2 Czech Republic, a.s., is the first integrated operator in theCzech Republic formed on 1 July 2006 by the merger of the leading fixed lineoperator, CESKY TELECOM, a.s., and the strongest mobile operator, Eurotel Praha,spol. s r.o., into a single telecommunications organization. The organization isnow operating nearly eight million lines, both fixed and mobile, making it oneof the world's leading providers of fully converged services. Telefonica O2 Czech Republic offers the most comprehensive portfolio of voiceand data services in this country. A special attention is paid to theexploitation of the growth potential, in particular the data and Internetbusiness. Telefonica O2 Czech Republic operates the largest fixed and mobilenetwork including a unique 3rd generation network, CDMA (for data) and UMTS,enabling the transport of voice, data and video. Furthermore, Telefonica O2Czech Republic offers the largest network of WiFi hotspots in the country. About Telefonica O2 Europe Telefonica O2 Europe comprises mobile network operators in the UK and Ireland,along with integrated fixed/mobile businesses in Germany and the Czech Republic- all of which use 'O2' as their consumer brand. The company recently won amobile licence in Slovakia, where it plans to launch service in 2007.Telefonica O2 Europe also owns 50% of the Tesco Mobile and Tchibo Mobilfunkjoint venture businesses in the UK and Germany respectively as well as having100% ownership of Be, a leading UK fixed broadband provider. In addition, thegroup includes the Isle of Man fixed/mobile operator, Manx Telecom, and O2Airwave, which supplies secure digital communications to the emergency servicesand other public safety organizations. Telefonica O2 Europe, part of the Telefonica group, is headquartered in Slough,UK, and has more than 37 million mobile and fixed customers. About Telefonica Telefonica is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world interms of market capitalization. Its activities are centered mainly on fixed andmobile telephony, with broadband as the key tool for the development of both. The company has a significant presence in 23 countries and a customer base of196 million worldwide. Telefonica is a 100% listed company, with in excess of 1.5 million directshareholders. Its share capital currently comprises 4,921,130,397 ordinaryshares traded on the Spanish Stock Market (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao andValencia) and on those in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo, New York, Lima,Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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