2002, the Year of Profitable Growth

• T-Mobile, the only large telecoms operator with a double-digit net profit increase
• Growing revenues, unique in the Czech market
• Strongest growth in customer numbers, particularly in the business segment, also thanks to the T-Mobile brand

Prague, 11 March 2003 - T-Mobile was the only large Czech telecoms operator to record a double-digit increase in its net profit last year. Whereas in 2001 the net profit according to the International Accounting Standards reached CZK 2.5 billion, this figure rose to CZK 2.9 billion in 2002, which represents a year-on-year increase of a remarkable 14 percent. Total revenues reached CZK 21.6 billion, thus increasing by more than 2 percent compared to the previous year (in spite of the regulated decrease in interconnection revenues). EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) rose by 25 percent, from CZK 7.6 to 9.5 billion, and the EBITDA margin increased from 36 percent in 2001 to last year's 44 percent.

"In terms of the results achieved, last year was an excellent year. The T-Mobile brand convinced and, despite fierce competition, it motivated the largest number of customers to choose T-Mobile as their operator. Above all, we are the only big player to record a rising revenue curve and a double-digit net profit increase. I consider the latter to be clear proof of the efficient operation of our company, which can be, besides the remarkable engagement of our employees, to a large extent, attributed to our membership in a global group," says Roland Mahler, Managing Director of the company.

The largest number of new users decided for the T-Mobile services last year. The subscriber base grew by almost 660 thousand year-on-year and the company provided its services to 3,509,593 customers at the end of 2002. Particularly, the company recorded very strong growth in the business segment and T-Mobile's share in this market segment increased by 2.9 percentage points during the period February - December 2002 (according to t-Audit, AISA). Companies such as Skanska, a.s., ČPP Transgas, s.p., Gity, a.s., ING Management Service, s.r.o., IBM ČR, s.r.o., Nowaco Czech Republic, s.r.o., and the Ministry of the Interior became key accounts of T-Mobile last year.

A number of innovative, technologically advanced services introduced by the company last year contributed to the satisfaction of both the existing and new clients. T-Mobile will maintain this trend in 2003.

"This year will be marked by non-voice services. Customers can look forward to a wider range of even more attractive content on the t-zones portal and new MMS-based services. Corporate clients will be offered advanced tailor-made applications based on data transmission via GPRS," says Roland Mahler. Partnership with industry leaders such as Nokia (N-Gage - mobile games), MTV (t-music channel) or Microsoft will be the pillar in the field of mobile data.

T-Mobile
RadioMobil a.s. is the first and so far the only national operator in the Czech Republic who is a member of a global telecommunications group. For more information, visit www.t-mobile.cz .

T-Mobile International, one of Deutsche Telekom AG's four strategic divisions, is one of the world's leading international mobile communications providers. Deutsche Telekom's subsidiaries and affiliated companies today serve nearly 82 million mobile customers worldwide. T-Mobile is the first transatlantic mobile communications provider utilizing the digital GSM wireless technology standard. In October 2002, T-Mobile was awarded Best Mobile Operator in the category Europe, Middle East and Africa by the jury of the World Communication Awards 2002. For more information, visit www.t-mobile.net .

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Jiří Hájek                                                                    Martina Kemrová
Corporate Communication Manager                   External Communication Manager
RadioMobil a.s.                                                        RadioMobil a.s.
E-mail: ji.hajek@t-mobile.cz  E-mail: martina.kemrova@t-mobile.cz

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T-Mobile Czech Republic, a member of the international telecommunications group Deutsche Telekom, has almost 6.2 million customers, the number-one operator in the Czech market. T-Mobile is an integrated operator: in addition to telecommunications services, it offers comprehensive ICT solutions not only for companies, but also for other organizations and individuals. It provides outstanding services in the high-speed network, which was proved repeatedly by benchmark testing performed by umlaut (former P3) with Best-in-Test seal.

T-Mobile Czech Republic places emphasis on taking a responsible approach to the environment and society. It adheres to fair business practices, helps beneficial applications and services to see the light of day, supports non-profit organizations, small businesses and individuals, and lends a helping hand whenever crisis situations arise. The company’s employees serve as volunteers in many places across the entire Czech Republic.

More information about the company is available at www.t-mobile.cz, www.t-press.cz (the portal for journalists) and www.t-mobile.cz/pomahame (information on the company’s CSR activities).

Contact details of the press unit: press@t-press.cz.