Archived press releases - 2009
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November 2009
O2 to build 1500 new network sites across the UK in 2010
19/11/2009
O2 today unveiled plans to accelerate growth of its mobile network and build significant headroom for mobile data, in a multi-year programme of investment totaling hundreds of millions of pounds.
Telefónica Europe Announces Strong Third Quarter Financial Results
12/11/2009
Telefónica Europe continued to deliver top line growth and again outperformed across its key European markets.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic - 2009 Nine Months Financial Results
11/11/2009
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. announces its unaudited financial results for the first nine months of 2009.
Telefónica Reaches An Agreement With Telecom Italia To Acquire Hansenet
05/11/2009
Telefónica S.A. and Telecom Italia have today signed an agreement for the acquisition of Hansenet for a firm value of 900 million euros in an all cash transaction.
Global telecom companies announce a standards based solution for voice and SMS services over LTE
04/11/2009
Global telecom companies announce a standards based solution for voice and SMS services over LTE.
Mobile internet from O2: HSPA+ goes live in Munich
03/11/2009
Telefónica O2 Germany is starting the live operation of the mobile HSPA+ data network in an urban area of Munich.
October 2009
Mobile Phones and the Internet: Progress or Setback for the Integration of People with Disabilities?
28/10/2009
UPJ and O2 invite to an online discussion about barrier-free access to modern communication media.
O2 launches new accessibility tool for O2.ie
27/10/2009
Telefónica O2 Ireland today announced that visitors to its official website - www.o2.ie - can now avail of a new accessibility tool called BrowseAloud.
O2 launches online recycling service
21/10/2009
O2 today announced the launch of O2 Recycle, an online service to make it as easy as possible for people to responsibly recycle old handsets in return for cash.
Telefónica expands reach into 26 European countries to serve multinational corporations
14/10/2009
ICT industry driving economic recovery in European Union.
Telecoms can drive economic recovery in Europe
14/10/2009
Telefónica's Alierta: "High-speed networks are critical to Europe's competitiveness".
07/10/2009
As part of its drive to embed Sustainability at the core of its business, O2 today announces the launch of the Sony Ericsson Naite.
September 2009
Telefónica Drives Fourth Generation Mobile Technology By Commissioning Six Advanced Pilot Trials
30/09/2009
Telefónica has reached an agreement with six LTE technology providers to launch the test projects in six different countries with the view to rolling out fourth generation networks in the different regions where the Company operates.
O2 to launch Palm Pre in the UK on 16 October
24/09/2009
O2 today confirms that the Palm® Pre phone will be available in the UK on 16 October exclusively on the O2 network.
UK Business Loses Out On £1.2 Billion To Essential Services
16/09/2009
O2 enters fixed line with the launch of "Joined Up" its full communications service to small and large business
O2 launches iPhone app allowing customers to view their account from their handset
15/09/2009
O2 has today announced My O2 for iPhone, an app designed to help make viewing the amount customers spend on their phones even easier. The app is now available as a free download on the Apple App Store.
14/09/2009
Telefónica has opened new operational units in 15 European countries to further enhance the integrated telecommunications services it offers Multinational Corporations across the region.
O2 demands equivalent opportunities for the allocation of new mobile radio frequency
09/09/2009
Telefónica O2 Germany welcomes the frequency auction planned by the Federal Network Agency for 2010 and has demanded fair access to the important frequencies below one gigahertz for all mobile telecommunications providers.
Telefónica and China Unicom enter into a broad strategic alliance and a mutual investment agreement
06/09/2009
Telefónica, Europe's leading carrier by market cap, will increase its interest in China Unicom to above 8%, while China Unicom will become a Telefónica shareholder with an approximately 0.88% stake.
04/09/2009
The O2 Fér proposition acquired in a year over 140 thousand new customers, who, according to the surveys, belong to the most satisfied ones.
Telefónica leads the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the World telecommunications sector
03/09/2009
Telefónica has become the leading Telecommunications company based on sustainability criteria according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).
Telefónica appoints new Public Affairs director in Brussels
02/09/2009
Global Telco Reinforces Commitment to EU
Management changes at Telefónica O2 Slovakia
02/09/2009
Juraj Sedivy to be succeeded by John McGuigan as CEO
August 2009
O2 launches new mobile TV service - "O2 TV"
18/08/2009
O2 today announced that it has launched a new mobile TV service. Called "O2 TV", it offers customers the choice of two mobile TV packages at some of the most competitive rates on the market in Ireland.
O2 provides even more rapid access to the internet now
18/08/2009
Telefónica is expanding its broadband offer for the wholesale business with SHDSL.bis. From October 2009, up to 5.7 Megabit per second will be available on a two-core access line (TAL).
O2 joins the Touch&Travel project of the Deutsche Bahn
17/08/2009
Buying tickets will get easier than ever: A project initiated by the Deutsche Bahn (DB) together with telecommunications and transportation companies makes the wish of many passengers come true.
The new O2 DSL: All packages with surf and telephone flat rate
04/08/2009
Telefónica O2 Germany will simplify its DSL offer from 4 August. All three new complete packages include a surf flat rate and a telephone flat rate to the German fixed network.
July 2009
Telefónica Europe Announces Strong Half-Year Financial Results
30/07/2009
Telefónica Europe delivers strong performance on back of propositions which have led to more customers choosing and staying with O2.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic - 2009 First Half Financial Results
29/07/2009
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. announces its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2009.
O2 expands mobile advertising solutions
27/07/2009
Telefónica O2 Germany expands its media business by offering advertisers innovative mobile advertising solutions.
O2 Launches Landline Numbers Direct To Mobile Phones
22/07/2009
O2 announces Fixed Number Anywhere, a new service providing small businesses with a landline number that rings straight through to a mobile phone.
O2 Expands into Personal Finance with Launch of O2 Money
15/07/2009
O2 Expands into Personal Finance with Launch of O2 Money
O2 signs deal with Twitter to offer text alerts
13/07/2009
O2 is the only UK network to offer customers free SMS alerts from Twitter, Facebook and Bebo
Telefónica and Palm announce Palm Pre exclusive in Europe
07/07/2009
Palm Pre to launch with O2 & Movistar in Spain, Germany, UK & Ireland
June 2009
Telefónica O2 Slovakia introduces per-second charging in all roaming zones, not only in EU
29/06/2009
As the first Slovak mobile operator, O2 introduces per-second charging after the first 30 seconds of roaming calls in all tariff zones.
Network infrastructure deal delivers coverage improvements
22/06/2009
First O2 and Vodafone UK shared site live
Business meets leisure as small businesses opt for converged devices
15/06/2009
Seven out of ten small businesses now using converged mobile devices.
O2 to launch iPhone 3G S in the UK on 19 June
09/06/2009
O2 today confirmed two exciting iPhone developments. Firstly, the launch of two new iPhones, the iPhone 3G S 16GB and iPhone 3G S 32GB.
May 2009
Number portability within 5 days is a victory for customers
28/05/2009
O2 supports the proposal of the Telecommunications Office of the Slovak Republic to cancel the fee for number portability.
Management changes at Telefónica Europe: Jaime Smith succeeded by Rene Schuster as German CEO
13/05/2009
Telefónica today announced that Telefónica O2 Germany's CEO, Jaime Smith Basterra, will join the parent company as Director of Affiliates and Industrial Alliances.
Telefónica Europe announces strong first quarter results for 2009
13/05/2009
Telefónica Europe announces strong first quarter 2009 results
connect: O2 o selected "Tariff Innovation of the Year"
12/05/2009
The editors of connect, the trade magazine for telecommunications, awarded the innovation prize for mobile telecommunication tariffs to Telefónica O2 Germany within the scope of the annual readers' choice awards.
O2 and PMDP presenting Pilsen Card in a handset
12/05/2009
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic in collaboration with Pilsen City Transport Company are introducing a unique solution of the city multifunctional smart card - the Pilsen City Card, integrated in a mobile phone.
April 2009
O2 launches new flat rates for mobile Internet
30/04/2009
Starting on May 5, Telefónica O2 Germany offers a new tailored product for mobile surfing. The Internet-Pack-M is optimal for mobile phone users who want to forget about costs while being able to go and surf at a flat rate.
O2 Business Flex: flexibility and cost guarantee for businesses
29/04/2009
Telefónica O2 Germany brings fresh air in the mobile market for business customers by launching a new tariff concept.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic - 2009 first quarter financial results
28/04/2009
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. is pleased to announce its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2009.
28/04/2009
Telefónica O2 Slovakia added in the 1st quarter of 2009 as many as 40 thousand new customers. In a year-on-year comparison it represents an increase in total number of customers by 27%.
O2 exclusively launches: the first Android-powered mobile phone with Google services from Samsung
27/04/2009
Telefónica O2 Germany strongly expands its mobile phone product range for the mobile internet. The first Android lifestyle mobile phone with Google services from Samsung kicks off the new offer in June 2009.
O2 o: The first tariff with cost airbag
24/04/2009
Telefónica O2 Germany will revolutionize the mobile telecommunications market with O2 o. From 5 May 2009, O2 will focus on a radically simplified tariff portfolio.
As much as 91 % customers satisfied with O2 Slovakia network
23/04/2009
As much as 91 % O2 customers are satisfied with the services of the O2 Slovakia mobile network. This results from a survey conducted for Telefónica O2 Slovakia in February 2009 by IPSOS Tambor on a representative sample of 966 customers.
Markus Haas appointed President Corporate & Legal Affairs for Telefónica O2 Germany
23/04/2009
Markus Haas will be appointed to the management of Telefónica O2 Germany effective 1 May 2009. By creating this division, Telefónica O2 Germany places an emphasis on the strong corporate governance function within the company.
O2 radically simplifies its tariff portfolio
21/04/2009
Telefónica O2 Germany will radically simplify its tariff portfolio as of 5 May. The established O2 Inclusive Packages and the O2 Genion tariffs will expire as of 4 May. They will be replaced by a novel offer.
Tackling the future together: Telefónica Deutschland and O2 join forces
16/04/2009
Telefónica Deutschland and O2 now plan to bundle their business-to-business activities and the operation of their mobile communications and landline infrastructures under the common name of Telefónica O2 Germany.
Telefónica gives world's first LTE demo
02/04/2009
In Madrid today, Telefónica gave a demonstration of how real services work on a 4th generation mobile network using LTE (long term evolution) technology.
March 2009
Telefónica and Vodafone announce milestone pan European collaboration
23/03/2009
Companies to share network infrastructure in Germany, Spain, Ireland and the UK with detailed discussions ongoing in the Czech Republic
February 2009
26/02/2009
On a like-for-like basis earnings per share rose 41.4% to 1.63 euros and net profit climbed 38% in 2008
Telefónica Europe plc announces fourth quarter results
26/02/2009
Telefónica Europe plc announces fourth quarter results to 31 December 2008
O2's 2008 Revenues Up More Than Twofold by 138% Year-On-Year
24/02/2009
In 2008, revenues of Telefónica O2 Slovakia grew more than twofold and went up by 138% compared to the previous year.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic - 2008 Full Year Financial Results
24/02/2009
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. is pleased to announce its audited financial results for the fiscal year 2008.
18/02/2009
The world's first multi-application Near Field Communication (NFC) trials based on MIFARE technology.
Mobile internet provided by O2: quicker than ever with HSPA+
17/02/2009
Telefónica O2 Germany announced the acceleration of the company's mobile data network based on HSPA+.
O2 takes over 80 shops from freenet AG
17/02/2009
Telefónica O2 Germany is taking over 80 shops in Germany from competitor freenet AG.
Telecommunications sector positioned as key engine for economic recovery
17/02/2009
César Alierta reiterated the need to establish a predictable and stable regulatory framework that guarantees the needed investment to flow into new generation networks.
Telefónica: ICTs can reduce 15% of global emissions by 2020
17/02/2009
Communications technologies can take lead in tackling climate change.
O2 launches into growing laptop market
16/02/2009
O2 enters laptop market as sales set to grow 50% quarter on quarter in 2009. New product offering meets key customer needs of style, substance, staying power, service and security.
O2 targets customers for O2 Litmus
16/02/2009
O2 customers paid to trial applications on developer community. O2 customers to help shape the applications of the future.
O2 announces free internet safety book for UK schools
10/02/2009
Written by best selling children's authors Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore, 'Who wnts 2 no?' helps advise children how to stay safe online
O2 appoints Managing Director of Media
09/02/2009
O2 today announced that it is to appoint Shaun Gregory as Managing Director of its media business, a division of Telefónica O2 UK, effective 1st March 2009.
O2: New VoIP products for business customers
05/02/2009
MUNICH. Telefónica O2 Germany smoothes the initial access to IP telephony for businesses: The new telephony solutions O2 IP-Voice-Line and O2 IP-Voice-Pure enable business customers to use future-proof IP telephony solutions immediately.
O2 offers shopping vouchers with the latest Nokia phones
05/02/2009
To celebrate the release of Confessions of a Shopaholic, in cinemas on the 18th February, O2 is offering up to £100 worth of shopping vouchers with the latest Nokia handsets, including the Nokia 5800
05/02/2009
O2 ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction among both fixed and mobile broadband Internet service providers (ISPs) in the UK, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 UK Broadband ISP Customer Satisfaction StudySM.
Internet Home&Go: Internet for at home and on the road
04/02/2009
DSL flat rate for at home and mobile surf flat rate all in one
January 2009
Deutsche Post World Net and Telefónica sign €350m pan-European telecoms services agreement
07/01/2009
Deutsche Post World Net, the No. 1 global express and logistics provider with its DHL brand, has selected Telefónica to manage its communications services across 28 European countries over the next five years.
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