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Budapest, July 16, 2012 10:00

As a result of Telekom’s intensive network development the new generation mobile internet, 4G/LTE became available by mid July 2012 in most areas of Kecskemét and Szombathely.

Currently the network is available:

• in Kecskemét outdoors * for 98%, and indoors for 76% of the population,
• in Szombathely outdoors for 98%, and indoors for 69% of the population.

The system can be used with a Net&Roll 4G mobile internet package and an LTE-enabled device in the areas covered. T-Mobile offers 4G USB modems or Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE tablets for the service. In addition, it is also possible to order from T-Mobile’s website a 4G router, which, once connected to the 4G/LTE network, distributes the large bandwidth provided by the technology among wifi enabled equipment. In this way the internet can be used simultaneously on several devices (notebook, tablet, smart phone) in the same household or office, thus benefiting from the advantages** of the 4G/LTE network.

The most important and tangible benefit for users of the 4G/ LTE technology is the much higher down- and uploading speed ***, as well as the reduced delay time thanks to which the use of online applications and games through the mobile network has become even easier, high definition, even HD quality video films can be down- and uploaded considerably more quickly, and several programs can be run simultaneously without any problem, all of which greatly improve customer experience.

T-Mobile was the first in Hungary to launch its 4G/LTE based mobile internet service in Budapest on January 1. The service provider is rolling out the 4G/LTE based mobile internet service to the agglomeration of Budapest and several country towns this summer and it continues to extend coverage in Budapest as well. Currently the 4G/LTE service is available for 98% of Budapest citizens outdoors and 73% indoors.

*Outdoor coverage: In the area concerned mobile internet service is available outdoors and, in certain cases, within the buildings situated in the area of external coverage.
Indoor coverage: In the area concerned mobile internet service is available also within buildings subject to the consideration that the signal is generally stronger near windows and on higher floors. Reinforced concrete, coloured glass or heat resistant foils constitute a considerable shield. Neighbouring buildings may also impede the propagation of signals.

**Speed can be limited by the maximum downloading speed of the equipment connected.

***The speed the subscriber experiences depends on the availability of the equipment and tariff package supporting the technology concerned, as well as on whether the network and the tariff package supports the speed at the given point, furthermore on radio and usage conditions.