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400,000-visitor event renewed

City Park Children’s Day is organized by the International Children’s Safety Service (NGYSZ) and the Municipality of Budapest for the 29th time on 25 and 26 May. The two-day event will offer a rich selection of high-quality programmes to visitors. In the Safe Internet Tent, they can learn about responsible Internet use in a playful manner using a cool travel pass.

Dr. Győző Drozdy, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Telenor Hungary, has been granted the Puskás Tivadar Award, one of the most prestigious accolades of the Hungarian telecommunications industry. During the three decades of his career, he played a key role in launching Hungary’s first GSM service, supported all stages of industry evolution and is an active contributor to the ongoing implementation of 5G mobile networks.

Two applications to be implemented in support of small communities

Be it a stage, a jetty, a playground or a dog obstacle course, a common space can mean a lot to a community whose members share the same hobby, the same sport or support the same good cause. Telenor and Hello Wood, a team of artists known for their unique wooden structures and installations, are announcing an application programme for small communities titled “Együtt/tér” (Together/Space) to facilitate the implementation of wooden community spaces.

Telenor completes Hungary’s first public video call using a 5G smartphone 

Telenor Hungary launched its 5G mobile test network in Győr on 15 May. The site of the system installed at Széchenyi István University and downtown Győr was selected not only to run the operator’s own tests but also to provide engineering students with access to the latest mobile network technology as a Hungary-first initiative that may give a momentum to local 5G research and development. The test network will also bring the technology of the future closer to local businesses of the region.

Main award goes to 24.hu editorial staff; György Baló is granted posthumous award for his life’s work

Since 2003, the Hégető Honorka award has recognized the efforts of journalists and creators of photos or videos responding to important social issues and causes. This year, the six winners included films made by 24.hu, RTL Klub, Index.hu, Északi Támpont Egyesület and Háttér Társaság. The late György Baló, President of the award programme’s jury from the outset, was granted a posthumous award.

The referrer and referred get 5x100GB of Hipernet data or HUF 15,000 discount

According to Telenor’s recent survey, Telenor Blue+ users are satisfied with their tariff and are willing to recommend it to their friends. Telenor reinforces this trend with its latest campaign in which existing Telenor customers with a postpaid public voice consumer tariff plan can invite their friends to join Telenor. If the invited person becomes a Telenor customer buying a Telenor Blue+ tariff involved in the promotion both of them can choose whether they want 100GB of free Hipernet data for 5 months or HUF 15,000 off the price of their new handset.

The cars of the Waterworks are driven by biogas produced as a result of wastewater treatment

Zalavíz Zrt., which is responsible for the drinking water supply of 161 settlements and the wastewater treatment of 99 settlements in the region, has carried out a digital transformation: it has installed devices and signaling instruments that can communicate online and support the duties of the waterworks concerning control technology, maintenance and operational safety by providing real-time data and access via Telenor’s Hipernet network. 

Telenor added MyKi smart devices for parents and pet owners to its portfolio.  Using the compact MyKi Touch child watch, parents can rest assured about their child’s safety and keep in touch with them either at school or on the playground. Connected to a dog’s or cat’s neck like a collar, MyKi Pet gives a signal if the pet wanders away and tracks their position to make it easier to find them. It can also be used as a tool to support dog training.

With its YES! offer, Telenor makes a 100GB monthly data ticket available to its postpaid Telenor Blue+ customers younger than 26 at half price, for only HUF 2,500.

Upgraded MyTelenor app elevates smartphone customer service to new level

Postpaid customers get 10% discount on data tickets purchased through the appBased on Telenor’s experience, people are increasingly open to using digital customer service. The number of invoice payment and balance topup transactions completed using the self-service features of MyTelenor app is continuously rising, and a major portion of data tickets are also sold through the app. Telenor now offers a data ticket discount to the users of its recently upgraded app.