T-MOBILE AND T-SYSTEMS COMBINE THEIR ACTIVITIES IN THE CZECH MARKET

T-Mobile is becoming a 100% shareholder of T-Systems in the Czech Republic
A broader portfolio of ICT services for business customers
Cloud services and intelligent network services from one single source 

Prague, 10 April 2013 – Moving towards converged solutions combining fixed and mobile communications with services in information technologies has recently been one of the strongest trends in the ICT market. In this context, Deutsche Telekom has decided to harmonise its activities in the Czech market. Based on an agreement on the sale and purchase of 100% of shares entered into between T-Systems and T-Mobile Czech Republic, T-Systems in the Czech Republic will become a subsidiary of its present sister company T-Mobile Czech Republic. The company will thus continue to be a part of the Deutsche Telekom group. Thanks to this one-company approach, business customers will gain easier access to a very broad portfolio of ICT services. 

“Taking this step is strong confirmation of our strategy of being an integrated operator, by which we are striving to respond to market demands,” says T-Mobile’s Managing Director Milan Vašina commenting on the acquisition, adding: “Using T-Systems’ extensive experience in ICT and our common international background will enable us to offer business customers a truly comprehensive portfolio of services.” 

“The change in the ownership structure will undoubtedly strengthen our position in the market. Full sharing of technologies and capacities of both companies will be of great benefit to our customers, particularly in the field of intelligent network services and cloud services,” says Michal Hátle, Managing Director of T-Systems Czech Republic. 

The share purchase agreement was signed in Prague and will come into effect in the course of the second quarter of this year. The change of shareholder will not have any direct effect on the activities of T-Systems Czech Republic. The company will continue to develop and deliver ICT solutions for corporate customers and the public administration. As for service deliveries and their contractual and technological aspects, full continuity has been ensured. Both companies will jointly develop and deliver intelligent network services, cloud services, integrated collaboration tools and business mobility solutions for their customers.

About T-Systems Czech Republic
T-Systems Czech Republic offers network oriented ICT solutions and system integration services, implementation and ICT systems operation. It aims at corporate customers, both global multinational groups and important local enterprises and public administration. T-Systems Czech Republic rates among the market leaders in the field of dynamic services and cloud computing for corporate customers on the Czech market and develops far reaching branch solutions, mostly for power industry, public administration, health service and industrial companies. 

The company disposes of many competencies and maintains widely respected standards and norms. It also pays intensive attention to the social responsibility. 

T-Systems Group, as a part of Deutsche Telekom AG Concern, is one of the leading European providers of ICT services and solutions. The Group has 52.000 employees in more than 20 countries worldwide. Its revenues amounted up to EUR 10 billion in 2012. 

Information about the company and its services please find under www.t-systems.cz

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.