T-Mobile Fund: 375 grant applications

• 20% increase in the number of applicants compared to last year
• T-Mobile to donate CZK 3.1 million to the Fund this year
• Results of tenders to be announced at the end of June

Prague, 14 May 2007 - A record number of applications have been filed within the T-Mobile Fund grant program during the third year of its existence. By Friday, 27 April, the VIA Foundation and the Community Foundation of Euroregion Labe that jointly administrate the Fund received a total of 375 projects, both from the regions in which the operator has its offices and from the T-Mobile Employee Fund. This year, CZK 3.1 million will be distributed among the successful non-profit organizations whose names will be announced at the end of June.

The number of applicants from the three regions that T-Mobile is supporting over the long term - Louny, Hradec Králové and City District Prague 11 - increased again this year. Compared to the 206 applications filed last year, the number of projects reached 242 in 2007. The Community Foundation of Euroregion Labe, responsible for the district of Louny and the VIA Foundation, which is in charge of the remaining two regions, will distribute the total amount of CZK 2.1 million among the applicants.

"We are pleased about the growing interest from applicants, which is proof of the fact that we have taken the right course. Thanks to the money from the T-Mobile Fund, a number of useful projects have been implemented and this year will be no exception," says Jitka Chocová, T-Mobile's Corporate Social Responsibility Manager.

The opportunity to apply for a financial contribution from the T-Mobile Fund has also been used by institutions other than non-governmental non-profit organizations, for example by institutions receiving contributions from the state budget, municipalities and associations of municipalities. This year, the T­Mobile Fund has also recorded great interest from primary schools and kindergartens.

The submitted applications focus on the areas of local development and community social services eligible for support. As in the previous years, the range of projects is very broad, including plans for the restoration of local historical landmarks, redesign of village squares and common public areas. One of the frequent topics is the renovation and safety of playgrounds and sports grounds for children and youths in cities, towns and villages. Some of the proposals focus on improving the quality and extending the range of services for disabled persons and senior citizens. Many projects seek financial support for cultural events and activities for tourists visiting the respective regions.

The second year of the T-Mobile Fund grant program for employees has also been concluded. Within this program, the operator's employees can recommend that any non-profit organization, which is well known by the given employee, receive financial support. The VIA Foundation and the Community Foundation of Euroregion Labe received a total of 133 project proposals this year. At least one million Czech crowns will be distributed from the T-Mobile Employee Fund.

T-Mobile Fund	Number of applications
Regions' Fund	242
Louny	119
Hradec Králové	87
City District Prague 11	36
Employee Fund	133

The applications are now being carefully assessed by the members of evaluation committees. The names of projects to be supported and of the winning organizations will be announced at gala meetings in the three regions during the second half of this year. The results will also be published at www.lepsisvet.cz and on the websites of both supporting foundations at www.nadacevia.cz and www.komunitninadace.cz. These websites contain all information related to the T-Mobile Fund grant program and the list of projects supported in 2005 and 2006.

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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