3rd Apr 2007 08:44
Telefonica O2 Czech Republic, A.S.03 April 2007 Press release O2 Duo Mobile - lightning-fast O2 Internet ADSL and mobile calling for one price Date: 3. 4. 2007 The new O2 Duo Mobile service offers customers a lightning-fast O2 Internet ADSLconnection and mobile calling for one monthly fee, starting at CZK 799 (ex. VAT)- with no additional fixed-line fees. Telefonica O2 Czech Republic built on itsproduct portfolio of value for money converged telecommunications services and,following the O2 Trio service, is introducing another favorably-priced packageto the market. Andrej Torriani, Chief Marketing Officer for Telefonica O2 Czech Republic says:"This is the second historical milestone of converged services, through which weare now offering customersa combination of mobile and fixed-line services for the first time. O2 DuoMobile is also available in several variants. Everyone can just choose the onethat best suits their needs," adding, "As part of the O2 Duo Mobile service,customers can choose a broadband Internet connection with a speed of 2 Mb/s or 4Mb/s and mobile calling with a credit of CZK 240, 600, or 980, which they canuse freely for both voice calling and sending SMS messages." Favorably-priced calls to the O2 mobile network The monthly fee for the O2 Duo Mobile service depends on which variant isselected. The basic variant of the O2 Duo Mobile package, which includes 2 Mb/sbroadband Internet and mobile free calling credit of CZK 240 costs just CZK 799(without VAT) per month. This means permanent savings of CZK 139 (without VAT)in comparison with individual activations of O2 Internet ADSL witha fixed line and the O2 Simple 240 mobile tariff. Service variant Internet Credit for mobile Monthly fee Permanent savings calling without VAT (with VAT) O2 Duo Mobile 240 CZK 240 CZK 799 CZK 139 (950.81) (165.41)O2 Duo Mobile 600 O2 Internet CZK 600 CZK 1,099 (1,307.81) CZK 199 ADSL 2048 (236.81)O2 Duo Mobile 980 CZK 980 CZK 1,399 CZK 279 (1,664.81) (332.81) Variants presented include the O2 Mini voice tariff. Special offer A special offer of unlimited calling from mobiles to the O2 mobile network andto all fixed lines in the Czech Republic for up to two years free of charge willbe offered to all customers who activateO2 Internet ADSL or a mobile tariff, or who transfer their mobile number fromanother operator, as part of the O2 Duo Mobile package. When they sign 12 or 24month contract, activation costs them just 1 koruna. All new broadband O2Internet ADSL customers can also get an ADSL modem for a symbolic fee of 1koruna. The special offer is valid until 31.5.2007. Service variant Calling credit Offer of unlimited calling to Length of contract numbers in the O2 mobile network and to all fixed lines in the Czech RepublicO2 Duo Mobile 240 240 2 months 12 monthsO2 Duo Mobile 600 600 2 months 12 monthsO2 Duo Mobile 980 980 4 months 12 monthsO2 Duo Mobile 980 980 24 months 24 months 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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