TDE.L Regulatory News (TDE)

21 Mar 2007 09:40

Telefonica O2 Czech Republic, A.S.21 March 2007 Press release Once again, Telefonica O2 offers its customers O2 Internet ADSL that is fourtimes faster for the same price Date: 21. 03. 2007 Telefonica O2 Czech Republic is offering its customers new ADSL Internetconnections that are up to four times faster for the same prices. At the sametime it is setting a brand new limit for standard broadband Internet with speedsstarting from 2 Mb/s. From April 2, 2007 the operator is boosting the lowest speed to a standard 2048/256 kb/s for both new and existing customers. New customers who sign a 12-monthservice agreement will also receive a modem for CZK 1 and activation for CZK 1as a benefit. "Telefonica O2 is giving all of its customers another substantial improvement ofADSL Internet services in the Czech Republic. As we did last year we have onceagain quadrupled the basic speed while maintaining the same price. New, fasterInternet connection speeds of 2, 4, 6, and 8 Mb/s will be offered under the newname of O2 Internet ADSL from April 2, 2007. The Internet speed boosts willapply to new and existing ADSL customers. With this second speed upgrade in 1year we are demonstrating our determination to maintain our lead in theBroadband market, where we have seen ADSL growth rates in the Czech Republicover the last 2 years at some of the highest in Europe and rate that outstripsother broadband technologies" stated Simon Burckhard, Chief Sales Officer forTelefonica O2 Czech Republic. The O2 Internet ADSL offer for new customers from April 2, 2007 New customers can get a truly fast Internet connection from CZK 399 per month(without VAT). There are no time limitations on this offer. As part of thespecial offer they get a Well PTI-845 ADSL modem, which can be used to connectup to four computers simultaneously, for CZK 1, as well as activation for CZK 1. Names of the new Maximum downstream Maximum upstream Monthly fee Monthly feeservices connection speed connection speed (without VAT) (with 19% VAT)O2 Internet ADSL 2,048 kb/s 128 kb/s CZK 399 CZK 474.812048O2 Internet ADSL 4,096 kb/s 256 kb/s CZK 599 CZK 721.814096O2 Internet ADSL 6,144 kb/s 384 kb/s CZK 799 CZK 950.816144O2 Internet ADSL 8,192 kb/s 512 kb/s CZK 1,199 CZK 1,426.818192 O2 Internet ADSL offer for existing customers We are increasing connection speeds for all Telefonica O2 ADSL subscribers,while keeping the prices the same. Customers will gradually get higher ADSLconnection speeds; the increases will be automatic so customers do not have tocall anywhere or submit a request for a speed boost. Every customer will receivea letter informing them of the speed increase. Internet connection speeds willbe boosted gradually for individual customers over the course of April and May2007. Names of the new services Current connection speed New maximum connection speed O2 Internet ADSL 2048 512/128 kb/s 2,048/128 kb/sO2 Internet ADSL 4096 2,048/256 kb/s 4,096/256 kb/sO2 Internet ADSL 6144 3,072/256 kb/s 6,144/384 kb/sO2 Internet ADSL 8192 4,096/512 kb/s 8,192/512 kb/s In order to take full advantage of the new, higher Internet connection speeds,some customers will be required to upgrade their current modems for new onesthat support more powerful ADSL2+ technology. Of course Telefonica O2 hasprepared an offer of ADSL2+ modems for them, at very favorable prices startingas low as CZK 1. All information at www.zrychlujeme.cz Telefonica O2 has prepared a special web page at www.zrychlujeme.cz for itscustomers (in Czech only). On it, those interested will find all informationregarding the speed boost and answers to frequently asked questions, and theycan easily confirm the speed increase in relation to a given phone number. For more information, please contact:MARTIN ZABKASpokespersontel: + 420 271 463 359fax: + 420 271 469 896e-mail: public.relations.cz@o2.com 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 Exchange