Hungary

Magyar telcos suggest lower tax cap on voice calls, SMS
Hungarian cellcos rail against new telecoms tax
MTel Q1 profits in line with forecasts
Invitel Holdings reports stable revenues in FY11
Budapest plans to launch phone call tax in July, paper says
Hungarian mobile base dips in March; market newcomer aims to be competitive, profitable
Vodafone Hungary launches DC-HPSA+ technology
MTel reports over 250,000 interactive TV subscribers
Vodafone Hungary selects Tellabs for mobile backhaul solution
EU racks up pressure on Hungary over contentious telecoms tax
NMHH rejects appeal over fourth mobile licence
UPC crosses the RubiCom with Hungarian purchase
Tesco Mobile sets 1 March date for Hungarian MVNO launch
T-Mobile and Telenor Hungary discuss spectrum swaps
MTel swings into the red on tax, impairment charges
Incumbent cellcos appeal NMHH award of frequencies to mobile start-up
T-Mobile Hungary deploying 4G/LTE services with Cisco mobile internet solution
NMHH receives five bids for 26GHz frequencies
Magyar mobile frequency auction raises USD197m
Incumbent cellcos awarded frequencies in Hungarian auction, paper says
NMHH reports 11.69m Hungarian mobile subscriptions
NMHH 900MHz auction could raise up to USD134.4m for state coffers
Lidl becomes latest Hungarian MVNO
NMHH clears four to bid for 900MHz spectrum
T-Mobile Hungary launches LTE network in Budapest
NMHH reveals bidders for new Hungary mobile licence
MTel to bid for spare 900MHz frequency blocks
State-backed consortium to enter Hungarian mobile market, report says
Invitel publishes 9M11 financial results
Telenor upgrades mobile networks in Hungary
Vodafone Hungary sets Spring 2012 deadline for network renovation
Hungarian broadband connections pass two-million mark in Q3
MTel’s Q3 profits tumble on tax charge and rising provisions
Hungarian government increases its stake in MTel to over 5%
Hungarian m-payment association to launch NFC tests this year
MTel testing LTE in January
Invitel simplifies group structure
Vodafone to offer Mini Bazis 3G/HSDPA femtocell for corporate users
EC tasks Hungary over controversial telecoms tax
Tesco partners Vodafone to launch Hungarian MVNO venture
MTel to delay investment as market volatility continues, CEO says
Power firm MVM looking to enter Hungarian telecoms market
Retail giant Tesco eyeing Hungarian MVNO launch
Hungary launches tender for 900MHz mobile frequencies
Broadband users continue to rise, ADSL lines down but cable up
MTel reports 73% fall in Q2 profit on lower sales, new taxes and provisions
Government could announce 900MHz mobile auction this week
T-Mobile Hungary deploys HSPA+ at 300 BTS
Magyar mobile broadband subscriptions climb to 1.56m in June
Total mobile base dips to 11.704m in June
Govt green lights mobile frequency auction
Vodafone Hungary concludes second phase of LTE trial
Vodafone Hungary extends 3G footprint to Lake Balaton and four more counties
NMHH publishes new rules on MTel’s wholesale access rates
MTel reports 7.8% fall in Q1 net profit, but beats forecasts
Hungary hungry to forge ahead with mobile spectrum auction
MTel picks Ericsson for network modernisation
NMHH reports fall in mobile base at end-March
Govt’s new mobile frequency fees system to encourage investment
Magyars to auction 900MHz mobile licences
Magyars mulling fourth 900MHz licence award
Vodafone hints at multi-million euro mobile network expansion
MTel 4Q10 profit slumps 26.5% on govt. telecoms tax
Vodafone, TV2 team up to offer Magyars mobile TV
MTel to invest up to USD250m in upgrading networks
Economic crisis drags Telenor Hungary down in Q4
MTel inks USD199m EIB loan
Invitel completes on sale and purchase agreement re: Fibernet acquisition
MTel net income up 7.7%
Hungarian mobile base up to 11.83m in September
‘Crisis tax’ will impact on CAPEX plans, Invitel boss warns
New telecom tax seen as a threat to investment
Invitel deputy CEO says lack of PC penetration hindering broadband market
Telenor Hungary launches USD270m network upgrade with ZTE
ZTE signs USD254m deal to build mobile network for Telenor Hungary
New agency plans frequency sales in 2010
ADSL, cable broadband subs up again in June, fixed lines down
MTel profits, revenue fall; telco cuts full-year targets
MNVO Netfone launches mobile internet offer
Mobile subs up to 10.84m in June
Government to resurrect fourth licence tender in 2010
MTel to acquire ISP and cableco Modultechnika
Mobile broadband base tops one million in May
MTel to delist from NYSE
MTel launches IPTV over cable
Invitel Holdings publishes 1Q10 financial results
MTel to delist from NYSE, paper says
MTel inks enterprise-mobility deal with iPass
Turk Telekom acquires 100% of Invitel
Pannon to rebrand as Telenor
MTel posts 24% fall in 1Q profits of weak sales and higher costs
MTel picks Ethernet-over-coaxial platform for IPTV
NHH reports small monthly rise in national broadband total
Pannon posts fall in 1Q10 revenue, EBITDA
Mobile growth stalls in March, overall base stable
Invitel Holdings in talks with Turk Telekom
UPC unit reports tough year in 2009, but subs base stable
Mobile internet base reached 972,000 in March
Pannon announces mobile TV turn off
MTel snaps up outstanding shares in EPT
High speed user base tops 1.8m in Feb, but fixed line base down
Pannon to rebrand under Telenor banner
MTel’s new multi-play strategy; fixed, mobile, internet and natural gas
T-Mobile Hungary, Ericsson begin LTE tests to meet demand for data
Hungary’s digital TV subscriber base up ‘significantly’ in 2009
MTel sees tough year ahead as fourth-quarter profits show 19% fall
Alca-Lu gets nod to provide Pannon with mobile network IP upgrade
Pannon picks ZTE for commercial trial of LTE
Invitel Holdings to delist from the NYSE Amex and deregister from the SEC
NHH: mobile broadband base expanded 70% last year
National mobile base dips 432k in 2009
Mid Europa Partners extends Invitel offer to 22 Jan
NHH reports small rise in mobile base for November, but figure down year-on-year
Mid Europa Partners to hoover up Invitel shares
Invitel Holdings reports 3Q09 results
Hungarian mobile internet user tops 800k in October
Magyar Posta readies itself for MVNO launch with Vodafone
MTel: third-quarter profit drops 15%, confirms full-year guidance
Broadband user base tops 1.66 million in September
Pannon launches Novatel’s wireless MiFi 2352 platform
Invitel Holdings reveals change in ownership structure
US firms up MTel stake; state widens investigation into telco
Interware Internet dips toe into IPTV market
Hungary mulls plan to launch mobile broadband tender next year
Invitel in bid to enter domestic mobile market
NEC to build Pannon’s national optical transport network
MTel slows FTTH deployment as economic downturn bites
NHH reports strong growth from ADSL, cable broadband in year to June
Competition watchdog stops MTel’s ViDaNet merger
Invitel Holdings publishes 2Q results
MTel posts 27% fall in Q2 profit, trims full year guidance
NHH releases second quarter wireless data
Mobile broadband base tops 635k in June
MTel shareholders rubber stamp deal to merge cable unit
Cisco deploys content services gateway for T-Mobile Hungary
Mobile internet users top 600k in May
MTel launches ‘white label’ IPTV service
EnterNet launches IPTV
MTel to merge cable units to trim costs
Hungary hungry for mobile internet
Incumbent cellcos report 120,000 drop in subscribers in April
Invitel reports 2008 financial results
MTel posts 2.9% drop in 1Q profit, sticks with 2009 guidance
Pannon’s 1Q09 EBITDA falls on lower termination fees, revenues
NHH awards Antenna Hungaria, MTel 26GHz licences
NHH rejects operators’ appeals re: cancelled mobile licences auction
NHH: national mobile base down 70k in March
Disgruntled bidders appeal decision to cancel mobile licence auction
Hungary GSM/UMTS mobile tender could be canned, paper says
Invitel completes refinancing
HTCC shareholders approve corporate restructuring
MTel: 4Q profits beat expectations, but economy to have impact on 2009 outlook
MTel acquires systems integration specialist
Hungarian mobile base reaches 12.24m by end-December
NHH requests more information from mobile licence applicants
Vodafone Hungary installs Camiant's multimedia policy engine
Alca-Lu wins mobile backhaul deal with Pannon
Hungary: broadband connections reach 1.52 million at end-November
Vodafone to offer Bytemobile solution for mobile internet
NHH: GSM/UMTS/WiMAX frequency tender attracts high level of interest
HTCC reports 3Q results
NHH extends bid deadline for mobile licence applications
MTel reports 5.8% rise in Q3 net profits
Fixed line connections fall to 3.145m in September
NHH mobile auction draws eleven bidders
NHH puts forward case for symmetric mobile termination rates
Regulator launches tender for two new mobile licences
Credit crunch prompts TDC to abandon HTCC (Invitel) sale
Regulator promises simpler, cheaper and faster LLU
MTel to axe 300 jobs in 1Q09
Pannon sees the light with solar-powered cell sites
MTel announces USD245m broadband network upgrade
Romanian cableco RCS&RDS bids for Hungary’s HTCC
Magyar Telekom begins T-Home rebrand
Pannon’s HSDPA network sees tenfold rise in usage in twelve months
HTCC Q2 revenues up 60% on Invitel purchase
MTel reports strong 1H profit as cost-cutting bares fruit
NCAH reports 27% rise in broadband subscribers
Telenor interested in bidding for HTCC stake
MTel acquires cableco for around USD3.39 million
Pannon Q2 revenues drop on lower termination, roaming fees
Telekom 4 announces Hungarian MVNO aspirations
Regulator imposes HUF30m in fines for ‘irregular’ contracts
Broadband accesses reach 1.44 million in May
TDC to put HTCC up for sale
HTCC to review strategic alternatives
MT replaces multiple brandings with T-Home brand
NCAH calls for 26% cut in MT’s interconnection fees
Magyar Telekom awarded USD315m EIB loan for mobile broadband
Hungarian mobile market reaches 11.43 million users – end-April
HTCC (Invitel) Q1 revenues up 168%
Broadband user base reached 1.39 million in 1Q
MT reports 39.5% rise in Q1 profits, beating market expectations
Huawei rolls out NG-WDM backbone for Magyar Telekom
MT reveals plan to buy out content providers
Hungary reports strong demand for broadband in 2007
HTCC announces Q4, FY2007 results
Scopus Video inks Bulgarian, Hungarian digital upgrade contracts
Magyar Telekom Q4 net income down on job cuts expenses
Poll predicts massive drop in MT Q4 profits
Pannon, Ericsson test 3G at 900MHz
MT still interested in eastern Europe acquisitions
Nokia, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Antenna Hungaria launch Hungarian DVB-H mobile TV trial
HTCC merges subsidiaries with Invitel
HTCC to buy controlling stake in Memorex Telex Communications
MT to launch HDTV over VDSL2+ in 1H08
Axe begins to fall at MT
Austria’s Bewag selling B.net cable assets
MT to merge wholesale voice division with German parent
NHH says broadband subs up, landlines down in October
HTCC reports solid Q3 results thanks to Invitel purchase
T-Mobile, Pannon renew GSM mobile licences
Magyar Telekom 9M net income down to HUF59.4 billion
Hungarian mobile base topped 10.45 million in September - regulator
Pannon reports third quarter results
HTCC completes Tele2 Hungary acquisition
Vodafone to switch to Huawei for 3G; T-Mobile expands UMTS coverage
MT, unions agree on 15% cut in workforce
T-Mobile adds new modems to portfolio; ups download speeds to 7.2Mbps
NHH to make fixed line contracts ‘fairer’
MT completes latest part of consolidation plan
Pannon’s HSDPA coverage reaches 40%
HTCC to adopt Invitel name as unified brand in Hungary
Broadband user base grows 15% in first half, fixed line numbers fall
HTCC 1H revenues rise 53% following Invitel acquisition
Pannon inks Ericsson deal
MT’s Q2 net income rises on internet gains
T-Mobile's HSDPA coverage extended to 40% of population
Pannon adds subscribers in Q2, but revenues, EBITDA down
Tele2 completes sale of Tele2 Hungary to HTCC
NHH publishes outline details of proposed RUO, LLU forum
HTCC acquires Tele2 Hungary
Pannon increases 3G/HSDPA coverage to nearly 60 settlements
MT restructuring widens to take in six more units
Magyar Telekom announces fixed line reshuffle
T-Mobile ups connection speeds on 3G/HSDPA network
Magyar Telekom announces IP network rollout plans
Magyar Telekom Q1 profits down 16% y-o-y
Ministry seeks USD110m for GSM licences
HTCC completes Invitel purchase
Magyar Telekom CEO says alleged bribe report ‘inaccurate’
Irdeto selected by T-Mobile Hungary for DVB-H trial
TDC tipped to offload enlarged HTCC, once Invitel merger completed
Government ends ‘golden share’ arrangement in Magyar Telekom
Minister tells parliament, Magyar Telekom not for sale
HTCC announces EUR200m floating rate senior notes offer
T-Mobile launches mobile TV trial with Antenna Hungária
Regulator releases mobile market data
PanTel to offer voice over Wi-Fi services
Vodafone announces 2007 launch of W-CDMA/HSDPA services
TDC Denmark ups stake in HTCC
Magyar Telekom linked with possible Russian sale
NHH dismisses suggestion of fourth 3G licence award in 2007
HTCC reports USD17.7 million net profits in 2006
Magyar Telekom hints at acquisitions ‘home and abroad’ in 2007
Vodafone Hungary fined HUF20 million for breaching rules
Magyar Telekom to offer 'naked' ADSL
Magyar Telekom posts 9.1% rise in FY2006 revenues
GTS Datanet selects Thomson VoIP platform
Pannon adds 80,000 subscribers in November
HTCC acquires Hungarian fixed line rival Invitel for USD611 million
GTS Datanet selects Thomson’s VoIP platform
Broadband penetration climbs in November
Magyar Telekom ups T-Systems Hungary stake to 51%
MT continues inquiry into subsidiary’s contracts, improves control procedures
NHH to impose 20% cut in mobile termination fees from February 2007
T-Mobile Hungary launches HSDPA datacard
MT makes foray into content market with purchase of MobilPress and MFactory
Rivals eat into T-Mobile Hungary’s market share in 2006
Magyar Telekom to offer commercial IPTV
Hungarian ISP TVnet selects Optibase IPTV solution
Magyar Telekom's Q3 profit down on weak fixed line revenues
Broadband growth continues apace, but landlines down again
Vodafone Hungary launches landline service
Pannon reports rising revenues, subscribers
Magyar Telekom’s IPTV service goes live
Broadband connections rise, but landlines down in August
GTS Datanet contracts NEC for DSLAM rollout
Invitel Holding announces EUR125 million floating rate senior notes offering
Alternative operators applaud new LLU measures
Mobile carriers told to cut termination fees by 2009
Courts rule against Telenor
1.03 million internet subscribers in Hungary
Magyar sales flat year-on-year
Magyar Telekom announces EGM set for October
HTCC releases Q2 and 1H 2006 financials
Magyar Telekom net profit down 23% in Q2
Pannon expands 3G coverage
Magyar Telekom selects Comverse, Huawei for applications solutions
Fixed lines continue steady decline in April
T-Mobile extends 3G/HSDPA coverage to eight cities
Vodafone Hungary launches full-blown 3G service
Magyar Telekom to acquire a 10% stake in MakTel
Invitel plans USD4.89 million spend on broadband
Mobile subscribers rise by 6.29% year-on-year, but growth weak in April
Euroweb sells Hungarian. Romanian units
T-Mobile Hungary inaugurates HSDPA service
T-Online picks Alcatel and Microsoft for IPTV trial
Magyar Telekom reports 1Q revenue/profit gains
HTCC’s Q1 results bolstered by high speed access services
Magyar Telekom reports ‘stable’ 1Q results for Invitel
Invitel, Vodafone ink cooperation pact
T-Mobile Hungary to offer flat rate WLAN access
Magyar Telekom lines up Invitel bid
UPC Hungary revenues up 30%
Interconnect fees set to drop by up to 50%
HTCC posts profits of USD2.9 million in 2005
T-Online to launch IPTV in second half of 2006
MT signs cooperation pact with Russia’s MTT
Court ratifies Magyar Telekom merger with its mobile unit
NHH calls for cuts in termination fees in 2006
Magyar Telekom reports massive 131% rise in net profits
EADS wins Hungarian TETRA contract
TVnet to offer improved services over upgraded broadband network
Mobile penetration topped 92.4% at end-2005
NHH reports 60% ADSL growth in Hungary
Magyar Telekom to launch combined landline-mobile offer
Magyar Telekom sets up new unit to manage unified emergency services network
Vodafone launches Hungarian 3G datacard service
Fixed lines drop in Q3
Mobile users grow to 9.1 million
NHH fines T-Mobile
Magyar Telekom/T-Mobile merger approved
T-Mobile preparing for HSDPA
Mobile penetration rises to 90%
Magyar Telekom eyes EE
Vodafone fined for misleading customers
Pannon GSM launches 3G
Magyar Telekom to merge with T-Mobile
T-Mobile and Nokia launch PTT
Nine million mobile users at end August
T-Mobile launches commercial 3G
T-Mobile expands W-LAN to Lake Balaton
Magyar Telekom reports net profit boost
T-Mobile increases 3G coverage
T-Mobile launches mobile phone credit card
T-Mobile tests PTT
T-Mobile launches 3G video roaming
T-Mobile launches mobile TV
PanTel acquisition and new management brings fresh optimism at HTCC
T-Mobile launches pilot 3G service in Budapest
T-Mobile Hungary joins WBA
Vodafone contracts Siemens/Nokia for 3G deal
Magyar hopes to achieve revenue growth in 2005
T-Mobile launches 3G internet portal
Pannon contracts Nokia for 3G expansion
Revenues down for Matáv in 2004
T-Mobile launches pilot 3G network
T-Mobile contracts Ericsson for 3G network
Matáv to adopt parent company DT’s brand names
Pannon GSM teams up with Ericsson
Hungary awards 3G licences to Pannon and T-Mobile
HTCC and Tele2 wait with baited breath
HTCC and Tele2 battle it out for 3G licence
Five bid for 3G licence
Mobile market booms in August
UPC launches VoIP service
Tender for four 3G licences opened
Second quarter profits rise for Matáv, but turnover flat-lines
Regulator gives mobile operators SMP
Matáv and T-Systems sign agreement for joint venture and carrier cooperation deal
Tougher competition hits Matav results
KPN and HTCC sign agreement over PanTel
Vodafone ups capacity
Pannon taking the Mickey
Invitel hopes for successful 2004
Internet users increase by 51% in 2003
Mobile boosts Matav results
Mobile customer base reaches 7.7 million
3G licensing process pushed back to end-2004
Ministry confident of awarding 3G licences in 2004
HTCC-Hungarotel hit by forint devaluation
Weak forint blamed for Matav profit drop
Ministry drafts new EU-friendly laws
First to the EDGE
Vodafone - Hungary for a bigger slice of the pie
Vivendi Telecom Hungary sale agreed