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As of 1 September 2025, Kata Hamza will take on the role of Director of Brand and Marketing Communications at Yettel Hungary.

A heart, a laughing face, or a spark – sometimes that’s all it takes to get your message across. Or is it? To mark World Emoji Day (July 17), we teamed up with media researcher Ádám Guld to explore the latest emoji trends in 2025, the kinds of misunderstandings emojis can cause, and how to avoid them.

When a fast mobile network really comes in handy at Sziget Festival

Struggling to upload that Insta story? Can’t find your friends and your battery’s down to 5%? Sound familiar? Whether it’s your first festival or you’re a seasoned regular, the lack of a stable mobile network can be infinitely frustrating. To help you feel more comfortable, Yettel, the official telecommunications partner of Sziget Festival, has collected some of the situations where fast mobile internet can really come in handy, along with a few practical tips. Plus, an exciting game now gives you the chance to win a pair of tickets to one of Europe’s biggest festivals. 

How does the power of community help? Gábor Rakonczay shares his insights.

Swimming demands more than physical stamina – it requires mental resilience. According to multiple world record-holder and extreme athlete Gábor Rakonczay, this challenge becomes most intense over longer distances. In the water, you move alone. There is no external feedback, no applause, no cheers – just the steady rhythm of movement and breath. What truly matters is perseverance. As a key partner of the 43rd LIDL Balaton Crossing, Yettel’s mobile network plays a unique role this year – helping the encouragement of loved ones reach swimmers even in the middle of the lake.

Free artificial intelligence workshops continue over the summer holidays

School reports may already be filed away in drawers, but the learning doesn’t stop – at least not for teachers. Nearly 1,000 educators have already participated in Yettel’s digital education programme, ProSuli, a training series focused on artificial intelligence. Feedback shows not only strong interest, but also a continued demand for professional development. The July sessions will focus on how AI can ease teachers’ workloads by helping automate certain teaching tasks.

Traveling with your mobile is getting easier, but there are still a few practical things worth keeping in mind – from roaming to portable chargers and essential apps – if you want to avoid unpleasant surprises. Yettel offers a few tips to help make sure your holiday is perfect in this regard, too.

Have you already seen the Parliament building, taken a dip in the healing waters of the Széchenyi Baths, and admired the stunning Danube panorama from Gellért Hill? What’s next? If you’re visiting Budapest in the summer of 2025, we’ve got 13 unique experiences for you – from open-air concerts and lavender harvests to immersive exhibitions – that will show you a whole new side of Hungary.
 

On 20 June, Yettel will once again suspend data usage billing in celebration of its official prefix day. This means that domestic data usage will not be deducted from customers’ data allowances on that day. Speed limits will remain in effect as usual, but all data usage will be free of charge.

Richárd Deák is joining the leadership team at Yettel Hungary, where he will oversee the Digital Tribe (Digital Development Department). Richárd brings over fifteen years of experience in digital product development, e-commerce, and delivery. Throughout his career, he has led numerous international projects and professional teams. At Yettel, he will be in charge of designing and developing the company’s digital platforms.

The film will come to Max on 20 June

The film We Are Azahriah will be available for streaming on Max (soon to be rebranded HBO Max) from 20 June, bringing viewers a truly unique perspective on Azahriah’s rise to fame. One scene in the film, which premiered in cinemas last November, features a rather unusual “easter egg” that may lead to a surprise when watched with the help of digital extension.