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The competition, launched for the second time this year in celebration of Safer Internet Day, aims to promote responsible internet use

This year, Safer Internet Day initiative falls on 11 February. Celebrated every year since 2009, the aim of the event is to raise awareness of the importance of safe and responsible online presence, especially among the younger generations. For the second time, Yettel ProSuli and DUE Media Network are launching the Great Student Internet Awareness Test (Nagy Diák TudatosNet Teszt) to test young people’s online knowledge in a fun way and to show the right response to current online threats.

Coca-Cola HBC Hungary is entering a new business. The leading domestic beverage producer, in collaboration with Kende Retail Kft. –  a provider of automated commercial solutions, - has targeted a new market segment with the concept of autonomous retail stores, expanding its vending division. Employees of Yettel Hungary are the first in the country to try this pioneering technology, which is expected to revolutionize future shopping habits. Coca-Cola HBC Hungary plans to open 15 unmanned stores over the next three years, investing a total of HUF 250 million, and aims to triple its revenues from this forward-looking autonomous retail solution by the end of 2026.

How do you protect yourself from increasingly sophisticated digital threats?

Today is International Data Protection Day, an annual reminder of the critical role data protection plays in the digital world. Modern life, whether shopping, working, learning or socialising is largely managed online, and a lot of personal information is shared in the process. According to cybersecurity firm SlashNext, the number of credential phishing attacks increased by 703% in the second half of 2024.* This is dangerous because obtaining the credentials can give attackers access to sensitive information, financial data or even company systems, leading to serious data theft, financial loss and security risks. The surge indicates that traditional protection methods are no longer sufficient and that proactive security measures are required.

Independent international institution presents award to telecommunications company

For the second year in a row, the mobile operator has been named one of the best employers in Hungary. This year, the TOP Employers Institute, an independent international institution, presented the award to 20 Hungarian companies.

Skiing, sledging, hiking: useful tips for travelling abroad

Does the battery drain faster in cold conditions? Can your roaming charges suddenly increase when you are skiing? Can snowfall damage your phone? During the winter months, many people travel to neighbouring countries to go skiing, snowboarding, sledging or hiking. For example, last year’s data from Yettel shows that roaming traffic in the top ski destination countries spikes in January compared to December and continues to rise until April. As you prepare for your trip, it’s a good idea to get your mobile phone ready for the adventure. Read on for some tips from Yettel’s expert on how to keep your phone safe while on the slopes.

Internet and TV usage was up by 20% on average

Internet and TV have become essential tools for staying connected and relaxing. This is especially true during the festive season, when you can easily reach your far-flung loved ones through video calls, or enjoy quality time with your family watching a holiday movie of your choice. Yettel constantly monitors its network traffic and has once again come up with fascinating insights into the popularity of internet and TV services. Between Christmas 2024 and New Year’s Day 2025, internet traffic increased by 20% over the previous year. TV-related data traffic also surged, increasing 20% on Christmas Day and 30% on New Year’s Day compared to an average day. Notably, 22.3% of the data was already being carried over 5G networks.

Yettel Hungary has joined the Demján Sándor Program’s “Every business should have its own website” initiative as a supplier

Yettel Hungary is now an official supplier of the Demján Sándor Program’s “Every business should have its own website” initiative which aims to provide free professional website development and digitisation solutions for Hungarian micro and small enterprises. The program offers businesses an opportunity to build their online presence and develop their e-commerce activities through an application process with government support without having to make a contribution of their own.