Telefónica O2 Czech Republic

Performance highlights for the first half ended 30 June 2009

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Telefónica O2 Czech Republic OHG first half operating review

Telefónica O2 Czech Republic business highlights

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.

Telefónica O2 Czech Republic has implemented and received certifications for its Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2000), Environmental Protection System (ISO 14001:2004), Industrial Safety & Health System (CSN OHSAS 18001:2007) and Information Safety System (ISO 27001:2005). Our company has received numerous other awards such as "Recognised for Excellence" by the European Foundation for Quality Management in 2006 or "Health-Supporting Business" by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic in 2008.

For further information: http://www.cz.o2.com/

O2 launched in Slovakia

On 2 February 2007, Telefónica O2 Slovakia launched its commercial service. In the first 12 days over 110,000 active customers were acquired. The initial offer, called "O2 Jednotky", includes prepaid on-net calls for SKK 2 and SKK 8.50 for calls to all other networks, and the Czech Republic, at anytime of the day. From 2 February until 31 March all customers will receive a 100% credit bonus when they top up for the first time. Top up vouchers are available with a value of SKK 250 and 350 (valid for 3 months), as well as SKK 550 and 950 (valid for 6 months). Vouchers will be sold through a broad distribution network of more than two thousand points of sale located across Slovakia.

For further information: http://www.sk.o2.com/