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Budapest, January 31, 2012 12:30

Magyar Telekom announces that it won the right of use of two duplex frequency blocks of 1 MHz each, pursuant to the first instance, non-final decision closing the auction for spectrum related to the provision of mobile telecommunications services in the 900 MHz frequency band.

On August 4, 2011, the Office of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority, Hungary (the “Authority”) announced an auction for the right of use of a total amount of 10.8 MHz of unused spectrum related to the provision of mobile telecommunications services in the 900 MHz frequency band. The spectrum can be utilized in a technology-neutral manner, allowing for the installation and operation of GSM, UMTS, LTE and/or WiMAX mobile networks. As announced, Magyar Telekom filed an auction bid on December 8, 2011.

On January 31, 2012, Magyar Telekom received from the Authority the first instance, non-final decision closing the auction.

Pursuant to the first instance decision, Magyar Telekom won the right of use of two duplex frequency blocks of 1 MHz each (one EGSM-band duplex frequency block of 1 MHz plus one PGSM-band duplex frequency block of 1 MHz) for a period of 15 years. Pursuant to the first instance decision, Magyar Telekom is required to pay an auction price of 10.9 billion HUF + VAT for these frequency blocks.