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Simple etiquette tips for more considerate phone use

Is it okay to make a phone call after 8 p.m. or start a video call without warning? While there are situations when calling someone is better than exchanging text messages, how you do it matters just as much. With the help of etiquette expert Ibolya Görög, Yettel has rounded up the most familiar phone personality types – and now it is sharing tips on how to stay polite while keeping phone calls natural in 2026.

During the final, visitors from 83 countries at the stadium and 107 countries across Budapest connected to Yettel’s network

Fans from 83 different countries used Yettel’s network at the Puskás Arena during Saturday’s PSG–Arsenal UEFA Champions League final. Visitors from France and the United Kingdom accounted for more than 60% of all roaming users. While British fans were the largest group using mobile services inside the stadium, French visitors were in the majority across central Budapest. On the evening of the final, guests from a total of 107 countries connected to mobile networks across the city, according to an analysis of Yettel’s mobile traffic data. 

Yettel’s Lake Balaton SUP Crossing brings the experience of freedom

In recent years, more and more people have discovered SUP, or stand-up paddleboarding. Anyone who tries it quickly understands why it has become so popular worldwide: today, it attracts a growing number of people not only as a relaxing recreational activity, but also as a competitive sport. Yettel and the Budapest Sport Office (BSI) have gathered a few interesting facts and practical tips for those who are just getting acquainted with this form of exercise – or perhaps are already considering testing themselves in a competition.

Nearly a quarter of mobile subscribers use prepaid plans*, meaning they pay for their mobile usage in advance and “live within their means” when it comes to mobile spending. Even within prepaid offerings, however, there can be more and less advantageous options. What are today’s prepaid usage habits, and how are mobile operators adapting to these needs? Yettel has the answers.

Yettel’s ProSuli programme has been supporting the development of digital education in Hungary for 10 years
 
While Hungary ranks among the leading countries in terms of access to digital devices, it still lags significantly behind other EU member states in digital skills. Developing digital competencies is therefore of key importance among school-age children. Yettel’s nationwide ProSuli programme – now active in more than 170 schools and involving over a thousand teachers – has accompanied the most significant transformations of recent years. While initially the focus was on providing schools with devices and internet access, the attention soon shifted toward professional support for teachers, digital collaboration tools, differentiated education, and, more recently, the pervasive role of artificial intelligence.

Research released for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
 
Calling remains the strongest form of communication, according to a nationwide survey by Yettel Hungary conducted for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on May 17, examining Hungarians’ communication habits and their relationship with their phone numbers. While chat-based messaging is becoming increasingly widespread, respondents believe phone calls lead to fewer misunderstandings than text exchanges, where interpretation disputes are more common. The research also highlights that although many people feel an emotional attachment to their own phone numbers, they are becoming less and less likely to remember other people’s numbers by heart.

The phenomenon of “silent costs” is well known among Hungarian SMEs: many businesses pay for SIM cards that haven’t been used for months, even though predictability and flexibility are both crucial for businesses with 10-50 employees. The seasonal nature of construction projects, peak periods in auditing, or the occasional need for external experts in engineering firms all create situations where headcount and device needs change dynamically. But traditional mobile plans often impose rigid structures that limit a company’s ability to respond quickly – and can result in unnecessary costs. 

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.