Archived press releases - 2010
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September 2010
Broadband Britain's Wasted Millions
03/09/2010
UK consumers wasting over £700 million buying broadband based on speeds instead of needs
August 2010
12/08/2010
For the fourth time in a row, the telecommunications company Telefónica O2 Germany is the network operator with the most satisfied mobile phone customers in Germany.
July 2010
Telefónica Europe reports strong Q2 financial results
29/07/2010
Telefónica Europe delivered strong financial and operating performance and maintained good momentum across the Group despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic - 2010 First Half Financial Results
28/07/2010
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. announces its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2010.
22/07/2010
Telefónica International Wholesale Services S.L. and DOCOMO Europe Limited will collaborate to support Japanese MNC customer requirements in Europe.
O2 puts a 'breath of fresh air' into the health market
19/07/2010
O2 Health to deliver better self care for patients and smarter working practices for staff
Telefónica Europe launches IP-based consumer phone services
15/07/2010
JAJAH-powered call services accelerate Telefónica's lead in digital communications
Telefónica launches its global e-health unit for more efficient, patient-focused healthcare
13/07/2010
Telefónica launched today its new Global e-health Unit, as well as its strategy for the healthcare sector.
June 2010
O2 Launches Think Big to support young ideas
23/06/2010
In cooperation with Ekopolis Foundation, Telefónica O2 Slovakia launched a grant program Think Big.
O2, Orange, and Vodafone to Jointly Launch Pilot of New Broadcast Service in UK
22/06/2010
An Initiative to trial 3GPP Broadcast Solution called Integrated Mobile Broadcast (IMB) provided by Ericsson, IPWireless, and Streamezzo
Telefónica Kicks Off World Cup with 120 Million Texts
10/06/2010
Telefónica is sending text messages to 120 million customers during the 2010 World Cup Finals promoting the FIFA-backed 1GOAL campaign to get every child out of poverty and into school by 2015.
O2 introduces new mobile data pricing model
10/06/2010
O2 today announced plans for data pricing for new and upgrading mobile customers which gives customers a more transparent pricing model tied to usage.
Telefónica sells Manx Telecom to HgCapital and CPS Partners for £158.8 million
04/06/2010
Telefónica today announces that it has signed a definitive agreement with HgCapital and CPS Partners for the disposal of 100% of its wholly owned subsidiary, Manx Telecom, for a total enterprise value of £158.8m (€190m at current exchange rates).
Telefónica O2 UK Appoints Head of Legal
01/06/2010
Telefónica O2 UK, a leading provider of integrated mobile, fixed and broadband services to 22 million customers in the UK has appointed Ed Smith to head up its legal team.
May 2010
Even more freedom: O2 presents the new smartphone option for mobile Internet access
27/05/2010
Telefónica O2 Germany is launching the mobile phone surf flatrate with a smartphone option.
Telefónica Europe Announces New People Services Centre
20/05/2010
Dublin named as European hub as Telefónica transforms HR operating model.
Telefónica Europe first quarter financial results underline continued strong momentum
13/05/2010
Telefónica Europe reported continued strong momentum and accelerated revenue growth in a challenging economic climate, through increased smartphone penetration and mobile internet usage.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic - 2010 first quarter financial results
12/05/2010
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. announces its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2010.
O2 announces data plans for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G in Germany
10/05/2010
Telefónica O2 Germany today announced it will offer dedicated data plans for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G in Germany beginning May 10, 2010. All iPad data plans will be available without a contract, providing the freedom to activate or cancel a plan at any time.
O2 announces data plans for iPad Wi-Fi + 3G in UK
10/05/2010
O2 today announced further details of its dedicated data tariffs for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G. All iPad data tariffs will be available without a long contract and include unlimited access to BT Openzone and The Cloud Wi-Fi hotspots at no additional cost.
O2 implements new service concept for people with hearing impairments
06/05/2010
Telefónica O2 Germany is starting a new service concept on May 12: people with hearing impairments will receive advice tailored to their specific needs as well as discount offers.
Telefónica O2 Germany launches the Think Big Media College
04/05/2010
Think Big: Media College is a new program offering job perspectives for educationally and socially disadvantaged young people.
April 2010
O2 products now available in all stores of Real
28/04/2010
Telefónica O2 Germany is going to expand its sales network by a partnership with self-service warehouse chain Real. From May 2010 on customers will be able to buy O2 products at attractive prices at all German branches of Real.
Ireland's Ability Awards Launch in Spain
22/04/2010
The expansion to Spain marks the first franchise of the Ability Awards internationally and is an historic achievement for Kanchi, highlighting the strength and innovation of Irish social entrepreneurship.
O2 My Handy: Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus for tariff freedom
21/04/2010
Telefónica O2 Germany will start selling its Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus on April 28th. O2 will be offering both smartphones without SIM lock through the O2 My Handy mobile phone financing model.
Telefónica offers customers free telepresence services between Spain, UK, Germany and Italy
20/04/2010
Telefónica is offering free use of its eight European telepresence online conference suites to government and business customers stranded during the ongoing volcanic travel crisis.
Ferrovial signs global telecommunications and IT services agreement with Telefónica
19/04/2010
Ferrovial has chosen Telefónica as global supplier of telecommunications networks and information technology (IT) services for all its businesses worldwide.
13/04/2010
Anschutz Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Anschutz Corporation, and Telefónica O2 Germany have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership in Hamburg today.
Telefónica Launches Central Cost Manager Tool for Multinational Customers
07/04/2010
Multinational Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of Central Cost Manager - a new web-based tool specifically aimed at removing the complexity of managing telecoms across globally based organisations.
March 2010
Peter Rampling new Managing Director of Marketing at O2
17/03/2010
Telefónica O2 Germany is bringing in Peter Rampling as its new Managing Director of Marketing.
O2 drives social action with ground-breaking £5m investment in young people
10/03/2010
New research shows £300 in the hands of one young person can deliver ten-fold return for their local community.
Telefónica wins Celesio as a key account
02/03/2010
One of the leading trading companies and service providers within the pharmaceutical market worldwide opts for mobile communications solution from the Telefónica group.
Telefónica O2 is going to test LTE - high-speed data connection technology also in Slovakia
01/03/2010
The testing will be performed in 2010 in the region of Banská Bystrica based on a permission issued by the SR Telecommunications Authority. The company is considering additional testing locations.
February 2010
Telefónica Europe Announces Strong 2009 Year-End Financial Results
26/02/2010
Telefónica Europe delivered market-leading performance in a challenging economic climate.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic - 2009 Full Year Financial Results
25/02/2010
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. announces its audited financial results for the fiscal year 2009.
O2 - Mobile Operator of the Year 2009
24/02/2010
Telefónica O2 Slovakia, by absolute majority of 5,807 votes, took the first place and became the Mobile Operator of the Year 2009.
22/02/2010
CEO Lutz Schüler is joined in HanseNet's new management team by Stephanie Bauer and Dr. Dirk Schmelzer.
HTC and Telefónica introduce the HTC Smart, an affordable and easy-to-use smartphone for Europe
17/02/2010
HTC drives new category of broadly targeted smartphones.
The sale is completed: HanseNet is now part of Telefónica
16/02/2010
Following the antitrust approval by the European Commission, the purchase of HanseNet has been completed now. As a result, HanseNet becomes part of Telefónica with immediate effect.
Leading Operators Unite to Unleash Global Apps Potential
15/02/2010
Wholesale Applications Community to push apps market to over 3 billion customers with strong support by world-leading device manufacturers.
Telefónica demonstrates live LTE in a real network environment
10/02/2010
Telefónica, a world wide leading telecommunication service provider, is on the forefront of the evolution of existing 2G/3G networks towards LTE.
Priority Tickets Are 'Top of the Pops' For O2 Customers
03/02/2010
One million jump the queue at O2 venues across Europe
Telefónica Europe strengthens Board
02/02/2010
Telefónica Europe plc today announced the strengthening of its Board with the appointment of three new Executive Directors
01/02/2010
Wikimedia Foundation and Telefónica today announced a strategic partnership to improve access to Wikimedia educational and informational content in Latin America and Europe.
January 2010
EU approves Telefónica's purchase of HanseNet
29/01/2010
MUNICH. The European Commission's approval under competition law today is an important step for Telefónica in the purchase of HanseNet Telekommunikation.
Cubism and its context. From the Fundación Telefónica Art Collection
25/01/2010
From February 5th until April 25th 2010 the Musée d'Ixelles in Brussels presents one of the most important collections of Cubist painting.
Telefónica Completes Acquisition of JAJAH
21/01/2010
Agreement Formally Cleared by Spanish Competition Authority
15/01/2010
O2 adds phone service to its award-winning home broadband packages
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