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Central Europe’s longest running race, the NN Ultrabalaton, celebrated its 20th edition this year, attracting more than 35,000 participants between April 24 and 26. Runners completed the 209-kilometre route around Lake Balaton either individually or in teams of varying sizes. The presence of tens of thousands of runners, along with their support crews and spectators, was clearly reflected in mobile network usage. Over the Ultrabalaton weekend, mobile data traffic increased significantly: Yettel customers used nearly 17% more mobile data on Saturday and over 13% more on Sunday in the Lake Balaton area compared to the previous, non-event weekend.

Although Hungarians most often make a phone call when something is urgent, this choice is not that obvious when it comes to more complex topics, according to Yettel’s latest nationwide survey. Most respondents have already had to explain themselves in chat, where misunderstandings are easy due to the lack of tone and unusual emoji use, whether it’s a like, a smiley, or even a clown. In its latest campaign, the mobile operator highlights that in some situations it’s better to pick up the phone instead of chatting.  

Many people are planning to travel over the long weekend. Whether it’s getting the family holiday home ready for spring or spending a few days with grandparents, Yettel is making sure you stay digitally connected.  With “OtthonNet Anywhere Mode,” your home subscription is no longer tied to a fixed installation address. Simply pack up your router, take it with you, and wherever there’s a power outlet, you can enjoy unlimited home internet right away.

New research explores young people’s career choices 

Although most people believe that professions traditionally seen as “male” are now also open to women, Yettel’s latest research found that gender-based career stereotypes are still deeply rooted in society.  The findings also show that younger generations tend to think more openly across several fields, especially when it comes to certain technology and leadership roles. At the same time, older respondents are more likely to see career changes as realistic, even after many years.

Yettel customer mistakes real prize for scam during security campaign
 
Yettel has launched a data update campaign among its subscribers to improve account security, making participation more engaging through a weekly prize draw featuring high-end smartphones. One particular security-conscious customer not only updated their details among the first, but – despite receiving official notifications – did not claim the iPhone 17 they had won, believing the message to be a phishing attempt. The case highlights both the growing concerns around online scams and the importance of continued data security and awareness. Yettel is strengthening customer accounts to better protect subscribers’ data.

Recharge, Yettel Hungary’ employee wellbeing program introduced last year, gives colleagues a full month of paid leave after every five years spent actively at the company. The initiative aims to offer employees a longer opportunity to recharge in a fast-moving and dynamic industry.

Joint scholarship program of Yettel and Óbuda University supporting young female talents concludes

With International Women’s Day approaching, many believe that gender equality has already been achieved. However, numerous studies show that women remain underrepresented in the fields of science, technology and engineering, and that relatively few choose these disciplines when selecting their field of study. In response to this trend, Yettel launched a scholarship program in partnership with the John von Neumann Faculty of IT at Óbuda University to make mobile technology and engineering careers more attractive to young women. Through this support, scholarship recipients were able to further develop their ideas and, in several cases, bring practical projects to life.

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How has data become an almost indispensable ingredient in grain processing?

Grain processing has quietly become a highly digitized industry in Hungary. But the system only works if the network can keep up. When you consider the journey of nearly a thousand tons of raw material processed each day, from grain storage to packaged flour, tracking delivery notes alone is no longer sufficient. In a modern mill, every stage of the process generates data, from moisture sensors and particle-size analysers to thermal cameras. Just a few years ago, such information was collected, transmitted, and interpreted only in heavy industry. Today, the smooth operation of a modern mill depends almost as much on a stable internet connection as on high-quality wheat.

ProSuli's free online AI workshop continues

In recent months, new and significant artificial intelligence (AI) features have become available to almost anyone, and even professionals struggle to keep up with them. In education, it’s no exaggeration to say that AI is fundamentally reshaping the toolset students and teachers use, transforming curricula from the ground up and prompting a rethink of everything we previously assumed about the role of AI in teaching. The real question is no longer whether students and teachers use AI, but how. On 2 March, experts from Yettel’s ProSuli program will help teachers navigate the latest developments in artificial intelligence, and show how children’s preparedness and safety can be ensured in this new environment, as well as how the technology can support teachers in their everyday work.