Archived press releases - 2008
In this section, you can search through our archive of announcements, dating back to November 2001. To find the release you're looking for, either use the freetext search or the drop-down menus to select a category or the month and year. The releases are presented in chronological order with the most recent announcement appearing at the top of the list.
September 2008
UK consumers want NFC on their mobiles
02/09/2008
O2 Wallet trial reveals 78% want to use contactless services on their mobile phone.
August 2008
BlackBerry Bold for Business customers and self-employed is now available from O2
28/08/2008
The BlackBerry® BoldTM 9000 will be available from Telefónica O2 Germany for business customers and self-employed from mid September.
O2 continues to reduce prices for roaming services
28/08/2008
From August 29, 2008, all O2 customers who have activated the Eurotariff can call for more than 20% less.
The six degrees of seperation is now three
19/08/2008
Six degrees of separation has fallen to three due to the impact of social networking and developments in technology, according to a study carried out by O2.
O2 engages in a 4 year sponsorship deal with England Rugby
14/08/2008
O2 today announced it has extended its contract with the RFU to continue as the official sponsor of England Rugby for a further four years. The new deal will maintain O2’s position as one of the largest corporate sponsors of the sport within the UK.
O2 and Sony BMG UK launch the first artist led mobile music store
07/08/2008
SONY BMG Music Entertainment UK and O2 in the UK today announces the launch of the first operator- supported major label mobile music store.
06/08/2008
iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone plus 3G networking, which is twice as fast as the first generation iPhone.
Real internet on the mobile phone with the new Internet-to-Go browser from O2
04/08/2008
The real internet on the mobile phone has been limited to users of premier mobile phones in the past. But now, Telefónica O2 Germany presents a solution for the broad mass.
July 2008
Telefónica Europe announces second quarter 2008 results
31/07/2008
Telefónica Europe announces second quarter 2008 results.
Semi-annual financial performance of Telefónica O2 Slovakia
24/07/2008
The semi-annual financial performance of Telefónica O2 Slovakia confirmed a 5 % market share of active O2 customers.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic - 2008 First Half Financial Results
24/07/2008
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. is pleased to announce its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2008.
O2 goes on the offensive with the mobile web: new hardware available now
22/07/2008
Telefónica O2 Germany is taking a further great step within its "mobile web" offensive and extending its portfolio with the O2 Surf Station and the O2 Surf & TV Stick.
O2 and Live Nation announce The O2
02/07/2008
O2 today announced that it has negotiated Ireland’s first ever music venue naming rights deal with Live Nation, one of the biggest live entertainment promoters in the world, at the redeveloped Point Theatre in Dublin’s Docklands.
June 2008
The cheapest data bundles and favourably priced SMS from abroad
27/06/2008
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic has prepared even more advantageous roaming services for its customers.
The O2 celebrates its first birthday
27/06/2008
This week O2 marks the one year anniversary of the opening of The O2.
O2 tests market with further NFC trials
27/06/2008
O2 today announced new NFC (Near Field Communications) trials across the healthcare and entertainment sectors to pave the way for mass market use of NFC technology on mobiles.
Telefónica announces worldwide music partnership
27/06/2008
Telefónica and IODA, the global leader in digital distribution, marketing, and technology solutions for the independent music industry, today announced a worldwide partnership with Telefónica.
Telefónica announces global mobile advertising alliance
27/06/2008
Telefónica today announced it is launching a single global platform to deploy advertising on mobile phones – establishing itself as a clear frontrunner in a marketplace analysts believe will be worth $11.35 billion by 2011.
Telefónica to sell iPhone in 16 countries
11/06/2008
Telefónica today announced that it is to distribute the Apple iPhone in 12 Latin American countries and the Czech Republic.
O2 and Apple to Launch iPhone 3G in the UK & Ireland on July 11
10/06/2008
O2 and Apple(R) today announced that the innovative iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in the UK and Ireland on July 11.
May 2008
Telefónica donates €1 million to China
16/05/2008
Telefónica has decided to donate funds of 10 million yuan (approximately €1 million) to provide assistance after the devastating effects of the earthquake which struck the province of Sichuan in southwest China.
Telefónica Europe announces first quarter 2008 results
14/05/2008
Telefónica Europe announces first quarter results 2008.
Simplicity is key to O2 success
14/05/2008
Since O2 started proactively marketing the no lock-in model to the UK contract market last summer, the ‘simplicity’ tariff has attracted high rates of take-up.
Telefónica posts a 22.4% increase in net profit in the first quarter to 1,538 Million Euros
14/05/2008
The Company reiterates that it is on track to meet all its financial targets for 2008.
O2 and BT in new managed access agreement
13/05/2008
Five year agreement to manage increases in network requirements to deliver cost efficiencies and enhance O2 mobile broadband experience for customers.
O2 opens a new space for mobile communication
06/05/2008
Telefónica O2 is bringing a brand new concept of mobile tariffs to the domestic market.
Telefónica to make mobile banking available to 175 million of the world’s poorest
06/05/2008
Telefónica is bringing banking services for the first time to some of the world’s poorest citizens in Latin America.
01/05/2008
Telefónica today received the “Annual Golden Award 2008” at a ceremony organised by the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain.
O2 set to take a large bite out of broadband market
01/05/2008
O2 Broadband expands proposition with launch of nationwide coverage, business broadband and £6m marketing campaign.
April 2008
Telefónica appoints Eduardo Zaplana as the company’s representative for Europe
29/04/2008
Telefónica has appointed Eduardo Zaplana as the Company’s representative for Europe.
One Third of Brits Living Below ‘Green Line’
23/04/2008
Research shows energy efficiency is beyond the means of those who need it most.
ICT industry alliance launches TeachToday initiative
23/04/2008
Fourteen leading mobile operators, mobile content providers, social networking companies and internet providers launch TeachToday.eu.
Sales offensive: O2 doubles number of shops
22/04/2008
O2 Germany plans to increase the number of shops medium term across Germany to 1,100.
O2 Germany forms partnership with Huawei to expand its networks
22/04/2008
O2 Germany has chosen Huawei Technologies as one of its partners for the expansion of the O2 mobile network in Germany.
O2 World on Tour: Spontaneous. Live. Free. Entertainment across Germany
22/04/2008
In autumn 2008, the most modern multifunctional arena in Europe, the O2 World in Berlin, will open its doors.
Owing to permanent growth O2 retained 5% market share also after excluding inactive SIM cards
21/04/2008
Telefónica O2 Slovakia, owing to a permanent growth, retained more than a 5% market share also after excluding the inactive SIM cards from its records.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic - 2008 First Quarter Financial Results
21/04/2008
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. is pleased to announce its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2008.
Telefónica O2 Europe appoints new Group HR Director
21/04/2008
Telefónica O2 Europe today named Simon Linares as its new Group Human Resources Director, responsible for the company’s businesses in Europe outside of Spain.
O2 launches mobile broadband to give customers a complete broadband experience
17/04/2008
O2 UK today establishes itself as a comprehensive provider of high quality broadband and Internet services in the UK, with the launch of O2 Mobile Broadband.
O2 UK appoints Ramon Ros as Chief Finance Officer
02/04/2008
O2 UK today finalised its board structure with the appointment of Ramon Ros as O2 UK's Chief Finance Officer effective from 1st May 2008.
Personnel changes in the Czech Republic
02/04/2008
Effective as of May 1, 2008 Vice President for Finance of Telefónica O2 Czech Republic Ramon Ros will leave the company.
March 2008
New Telefónica O2 Slovakia Top Management Members
20/03/2008
Top management of Telefónica O2 Slovakia has new members.
O2 joins forces with Napster to launch mobile music download service
14/03/2008
O2 launches UK’s largest mobile music catalogue with more than 5 million songs.
February 2008
28/02/2008
O2 Ireland today confirmed that it will be the exclusive Irish carrier for Apple's revolutionary iPhone when it makes its official debut in Ireland on March 14th.
Telefónica O2 Europe announces fourth quarter results
28/02/2008
Telefónica O2 Europe announces fourth quarter results to 31 December 2007.
Customer Monitor 2007: O2 again Number 1
25/02/2008
O2 Germany was again awarded the number 1 mobile telecom provider with the high-test global satisfaction rating in 2007.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic - 2007 Full Year Financial Results
21/02/2008
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. is pleased to announce its audited financial results for the fiscal year 2007.
O2 widens appeal for broadband service with new great value for Pay & Go customers
21/02/2008
O2 Pay&Go customers to benefit from discount on O2 Broadband.
O2 scoops network rail contract
21/02/2008
Largest ever customer win sees 23,000 ported connections from Vodafone.
O2 TV: 80,000 customers, 63 channels, new channel packages
18/02/2008
According to Telefónica O2 statisticians, the number of O2 TV customers has surpassed 80,000.
Telefónica O2 child protection websites go live across Europe
11/02/2008
Telefónica O2 Europe today announced that dedicated child protection websites had gone live across all of its European operating businesses to promote the safer use of mobiles by younger teenagers and children.
O2 internet-to-go gives the web wings
11/02/2008
Telefónica O2 Germany today announces O2 Internet-to-Go - its revolutionary new portal that delivers a "real" web experience to the mobile phone.
Telefónica rolls out multi-million euro start-up investment programme
11/02/2008
Telefónica rolls out a €20 million a year programme to invest in innovative and entrepreneurial technology companies.
O2 and Endemol premiere 'Cell'
11/02/2008
Cell, O2's first made-for-mobile drama using TV production standards, premiered to customers on February 1 - accessing the content by simply texting 'CELL' to 2020.
O2 trials femtocells with NEC and UBIQUISYS
11/02/2008
Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, 11 February 2008 - Telefónica O2 Europe today announced live femtocell experience trials in the UK in partnership with NEC Corporation and Ubiquisys, targeting a commercial launch of the technology by early 2009.
08/02/2008
At its meeting today, the Board of Directors of Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, a.s. has taken into account the resignation of Mr. Jaime Smith Basterra from the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.
O2 Creates Professional Services Team for Enterprise Customers
04/02/2008
Dedicated experts to help create and implement bespoke mobile solutions, saving businesses time, money and resources
3 and O2 to join forces to create the UK's largest open access mobile video community
04/02/2008
3 and O2 are to launch EyeVibe, a mobile video community that combines their highly successful SeeMeTV and LookAtMe! services into a single community allowing any UK mobile subscriber with a video-enabled handset to share and earn cash from their mobile v
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic has signed a five-year contract with Live Nation
04/02/2008
Following the signing of a contract between the two companies today, Telefónica O2 Czech Republic has become the general partner of Live Nation.
Telefónica O2 Czech Republic and BESTSPORT signing contract for the renting of Prague's arena
04/02/2008
The country's leading operator has today joined a top modern multi-service stand for sports, culture, family show and other events.
January 2008
Fonic drops price to 9 cents per minute and text message
29/01/2008
Existing customers will be switched over to the new rate automatically, all previous advantages remain the same, credit balance never expires
O2 keeps it simple with the best value tariffs to date
29/01/2008
New and existing iPhone customers get value increase. New £1 a day data pricing cap.
Brits frustrated by their broadband service
24/01/2008
A quarter of Broadband customers unhappy with their service and one in eight looking to change provider in near future.
O2 UK reinforces board with four new appointments
21/01/2008
Following the recent appointment of Ronan Dunne as Chief Executive Officer, O2 UK today announced four new board appointments with effect from 1st February 2008.
Telefónica to significantly reduce data roaming charges
14/01/2008
Telefónica S.A. today announced a comprehensive package of pricing propositions that will offer its European customers major reductions in the cost of using mobile data services whilst travelling.
LP+ joins forces with O2 to bring mobile learning to UK schools
09/01/2008
First fully integrated mobile learning solution launched.
O2's reward scheme pays over £15 million to its staff
08/01/2008
O2's 2007 'Thanks a Million' customer satisfaction target achieved
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