RadioMobil Statement on the Results of the UMTS Licence Auction

Paegas GSM network operator RadioMobil a.s. - in keeping with the global strategy of its main shareholder, the T-Mobile International group - took part in last weeks auction for a UMTS licence for the Czech Republic. The Czech Telecommunications Office announced today that RadioMobil was the high bidder in the auction.

"Winning this auction allows us to offer our customers a whole range of new services in the future. The result gives us first choice of UMTS frequencies as well as additional frequencies in the GSM range. Thanks to this, we will be able to optimise both networks and gain significant market advantages in terms of superior network quality, capacity and services offered. In addition we will be able to profit from the vast know how and experience from our sister companies in T-Mobile which are already in the phase of implementing UMTS technology," said Jiri Hajek, RadioMobil corporate communications manager, adding: "we trust that if the CTO decides to grant a third licence in the future, the financial conditions will be such that all operators will be put on a level playing field."

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).

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