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Activities to promote the digital society

This is an overview of our key initiatives to promote the digital society. Since some values overlap, we have not added them up. An overall presentation of the sum can be found in the KPIs “Community Contribution – Digital Society” and “Beneficiaries – Digital Society” under Digital inclusion here in the CR report.

Children, adolescents and parents

 

 

 

 

 

Activity

Cover

Description

Community Contribution
(in €)

Beneficiaries
(in persons)

Teachtoday and SCROLLER

Deutsche Telekom excluding T‑Mobile US

The online service “Teachtoday.de” supports families and educational professionals in various languages with practical tips and materials on safe media use. In Germany, the digital children’s media magazine “SCROLLER” teaches children aged nine to twelve media literacy with numerous interactive offers.

433.3 thousand

12.6 million

MINT Creating the future!

Deutsche Telekom in Germany

Under the motto “MINT Zukunft schaffen” (Creating a MINT Future), we are working together with the association “MINT Zukunft e. V.” to improve teaching and teaching in the STEM subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology) at schools and universities. We are also promoting the digitalization of school education.

4.5 thousand

1.8 million

DIGITAL@School

Deutsche Telekom in Germany

“DIGITAL@School” is a corporate community of Deutsche Telekom that aims to enable children to help shape the digital age in a self-determined way. Committed employees teach them how to use digital media responsibly and use materials from the “Teachtoday” toolbox. In addition, the children can learn about STEM subjects and take part in programming workshops from our employees.

666.9 thousand

10.6 thousand

T-Labs & T-Challenge

Deutsche Telekom in Germany

In cooperation with international universities, we want to facilitate access to scientific innovation through the research and development institute T-Labs. We finance endowed chairs and contribute to the promotion of young talent in the STEM subjects with local campaigns and events.

2.6 million

10 thousand

Telekom@School

Germany segment

Since 2000, the Germany segment has been offering internet access for educational purposes to all general and vocational schools nationwide with the "Telekom@School" project, free of charge or at a significantly reduced price.

10.9 million

6.6 million

Education tariff

Germany segment

With this tariff, students can access digital learning content on the go, send homework or participate in video chats while homeschooling. The offer can also serve as a temporary substitute for an internal internet connection for schools. It is free to deploy and the data volume is unlimited.

6.6 million

137.6 thousand

Smart School and Experience IT

Germany segment

The Germany segment supports various initiatives of the digital association Bitkom e.V. The “Smart School” initiative promotes contemporary education and digital transformation in schools. Every year, schools that are pioneers of digital education are awarded the title of “Smart School”. With “erlebe IT”, the association has been strengthening digital skills in schools through interactive teaching materials since 2009.

53.1 thousand

210.8 thousand

AwareNessi – the fantastic Security Activity Book

Germany segment

“AwareNessi” is a digital magazine from Deutsche Telekom Security GmbH that playfully sensitizes children and adults to dangers on the internet. The regularly published issues are available in several languages and deal with current information security topics.

56.9 thousand

Project 10Million

Segment USA

Since 2020, T‑Mobile US has been providing students with free or low-cost services and devices as part of the “Project 10Million” program.

a

6.7 millionb

Telekom 4 the University of Montenegro

Europe segment

Crnogorski Telekom provides free 1 Gbit/s internet access to the University of Montenegro. This allows all employees and students to become part of a larger scientific network and exchange data and information.

143 thousand

150

Tools for Modern Times

Europe segment

“Tools for Modern Times” is a program for safe children’s behavior on the internet by Hrvatski Telekom and the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences of the University of Zagreb.

64.3 thousand

4.1 thousand

Hello Parent

Europe segment

“Hello Parent” (Hello Szülő) is a platform from Magyar Telekom for families. Launched in 2023, it supports parents in navigating the digital world. The site features articles, interviews, podcasts, videos, downloads, tips from professionals, and online games. In addition to the website, there are social media communities and a series of events on various parenting topics.

481.8 thousand

1.4 million

EDUINO School Platform Support

Europe segment

In North Macedonia, Makedonski Telekom is supporting the digital education platform “EDUINO” together with UNICEF. This is based on crowdsourcing and can be used free of charge.

9.5 thousand

32 thousand

Wise up

Europe segment

“Wise up” (Zmudri) is a media platform funded by Slovak Telekom by and for young people. The content focuses on the impact of digital technologies on young people’s relationships, among other things.

40 thousand

14.9 thousand

#HejtOutLoveIn

Europe segment

T‑Mobile Polska has launched an awareness campaign against hate on the internet together with the Sexed.pl Foundation. "HejtOutLoveIn" equips the young generation with tools and knowledge to counteract hate and focus on positive feedback – both online and offline.

403.3 thousand

652.6 thousand

ConnectedKids

Europe segment

In Austria, Magenta Telekom has been providing more digital literacy in the classroom since 2013 with “ConnectedKids”: The offer includes free digital workshops, technology such as tablets and mobile internet, and pedagogical expertise.

90.2 thousand

78.3 thousand

National STEM & Robotics Education

Europe segment

In Greece, the NGO for educational robotics and science WRO Hellas, in cooperation with the OTE Group, has once again hosted the “National STEM & Educational Robotics” competition. In the final of the competition, students from primary and secondary schools presented automation and technology solutions for a smart city that is friendly to people and environmentally friendly.

69.2 thousand

48.7 thousand

No Hate Speech Youth

Europe segment

In North Macedonia, Makedonski Telekom is working with UNICEF to support the youth movement “No Hate Speech”, which is supported by young people and addresses hate on the internet through educational work, formats of joint design, campaigns and concrete actions.

105.4 thousand

1.1 thousand

Graduates of Bullying

Europe segment

In Slovakia, Slovak Telekom offers support services against cyberbullying among students with “Graduates of Bullying” (Absolventi šikany) – from comprehensibly prepared information to psychological support.

40 thousand

48.7 thousand

Parental Guide

Europe segment

T‑Mobile Czech Republic supports parents with a printed guide and supplementary online content to better understand their children’s digital lives and to accompany them safely and responsibly.

18.8 thousand

448.5 thousand

Connected Schools

Europe segment

In Greece, OTE Group provides high-speed nternet connections to 574 remote schools nationwide with “Connected Schools” and complements the connection with the provision of a T tablet.

1.2 million

23.6 thousand

Child Alert

Europe segment

“Child Alert” is a warning system triggered by the Polish police that accompanies T‑Mobile Polska through information and social media measures; customers can voluntarily register for photo alerts via MMS to be informed in critical missing person cases.

37 thousand

68.8 thousand

Magenta Life – Schools of Tomorrow

Systems Business segment

In Slovakia, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia has been promoting media literacy among elementary school students since 2014 with “Magenta Life – Schools of Tomorrow”. The aim is to promote the responsible use of digital media and to prevent cyberbullying and disinformation on the internet.

16.9 thousand

2.7 thousand

a

Value is not published at the project level.

b

Value since program launch.

Seniors

 

 

 

 

 

Activity

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Description

Community Contribution
(in €)

Beneficiaries
(in persons)

Telekom Academy

Germany segment

The Telekom Senior Citizens’ Academy, which has been in existence since 2022, makes it easier for older people to enter the digital world, for example with workshops, and supports them in using digital devices such as tablets.

a

2.7 thousand

Network of generations

Europe segment

In Poland, T‑Mobile Polska promotes the digital participation of senior citizens through the “Network of Generations” initiative, e.g. by equipping senior citizens’ facilities with laptops and providing free video courses and other training materials.

42.9 thousand

9.1 thousand

Courses to promote media literacy in senior centers

Europe segment

In the Czech Republic, T‑Mobile Czech Republic volunteers supported courses to promote media literacy among senior citizens. They deal with topics such as the use of smartphones and apps as well as cybersecurity.

30.5 thousand

16 thousand

a

Value is not published at the project level.

Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

 

 

 

 

 

Activity

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Description

Community Contribution
(in €)

Beneficiaries
(in persons)

No Hate Speech, media literacy workshops incl. Teachtoday, SCROLLER, Today we save the world! A little. and
FIFA Fair Play Guide

Deutsche Telekom exluding T‑Mobile US

With the initiative “No Hate Speech”, we are working together with many partners to promote respectful coexistence on the internet. Our measures aim to sensitize society and enable it to live and defend basic democratic values on the internet. We provide multipliers with training material, e.g. on the “Teachtoday.de” platform.

344.4 thousanda

6.5 milliona

Social tariff

Germany segment

In Germany, we offer low-income customers and people with disabilities discounted landline connections via the “social tariff”.

2 million

45.3 thousand

Framework agreements for fire brigades and paramedics

Germany segment

In Germany, all fire brigade members (approx. 1.3 million nationwide in professional, factory, volunteer and youth fire brigades) can take out the fire brigade tariff at special conditions.
The framework agreements for all members and volunteers of the German Red Cross (DRK) – a total of about 300,000 active members – also offer special conditions.

1.7 million

54 thousand

Number against grief and telephone counselling

Germany segment

Since 1991, we have been a cooperation partner of “Nummer gegen Kummer” in Germany. The association is a competent contact for children, young people and parents with worries and problems. All calls to the counselling hotlines are free of charge.

b

1.7 million

Telekom Foundation

Germany segment

The Deutsche Telekom Foundation is one of the largest educational foundations in Germany. It has been supporting STEM projects in Germany for over 20 years. The foundation is committed to a modern education system that prepares young people for global issues such as digitalization, climate change, electromobility or biodiversity loss, and promotes cooperation between different places of learning.

5 million

Ukraine aid

Germany segment

We continued to support the Ukrainian population in the reporting year as a result of the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine: We continued to offer a special prepaid tariff for refugees from Ukraine in Germany.

2 million

351 thousand

Telekom Help Videos

Germany segment

The YouTube channel “Telekom Hilfe” and our landing page offer numerous videos on mobile communications, landlines, the internet and television, which provide users with practical tips and help to strengthen media literacy.

330.2 thousand

4.2 million

Chatting network

Germany segment

In Germany, we provide a free telephone number and technical infrastructure for the hotline against loneliness initiated by Malteser Hilfsdienst.

298.5 thousand

9 thousand

Be Now Generation

Europe segment

In Hungary, Magyar Telekom promotes intergenerational exchange on the topic of media literacy with “Be Now Generation” (Netrevalók): Secondary school students teach older people how to use digital tools.

26 thousand

8.6 thousand

Magenta Experience Center

Europe segment

In the Czech Republic, the Magenta Experience Center of T‑Mobile Czech Republic offers various educational programs and events for schools and other interested parties on the topic of digital participation through media literacy.

10.5 thousand

Digital Academy for NGOs

Europe segment

T‑Mobile Czech Republic’s Digital Academy promotes the media literacy of NGO employees through free training courses.

9.9 thousand

3.8 thousand

Nohatespeech Campaign

Europe segment

In cooperation with the non-profit organization In IUSTITA, T‑Mobile Czech Republic has been offering legal and social assistance to victims of hate crime since 2023. In addition, the partners jointly promote “Flaw in the Law”: The campaign draws attention to the lack of legal protection for people exposed to hate crimes.

7.8 thousand

Safe on the internet

Europe segment

In Poland, T‑Mobile Polska is raising awareness of the need for greater online security as part of its “Safe on the Net” initiative.

120.2 thousand

944 thousand

a

Values refer only to Germany.

b

Value is not published at the project level.

People with disabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Activity

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Description

Community Contribution
(in €)

Beneficiaries
(in persons)

Design for All

Deutsche Telekom excluding T‑Mobile US

With “Design for All”, we promote barrier-free and non-discriminatory access to our products and services. We strive to take into account a broad spectrum of human diversity in our product development process – in addition to different physical and mental abilities, other dimensions of diversity such as age or gender.

1.4 million

101.5 thousand

Service for deaf and hard of hearing people

Germany segment

In Germany, we offer deaf and hard of hearing people advice on products and services and on contract issues – via video-based live chat and in sign language.

292.4 thousand

3.3 thousand

Deaf tariff

Germany segment

Since 2007, the Germany segment has been offering a reduced rate for the deaf.

96.2 thousand

3.9 thousand

Special rate for people with disabilities and non-profit organizations that support people with disabilities

Europe segment

In Montenegro, Crnogorski Telekom promotes the digital participation of people with disabilities through reduced tariffs and free internet access. The offer is also aimed at non-profit organizations that support people with disabilities.

102.1 thousand

2.2 thousand

Program for the inclusion of hearing-impaired people

Europe segment

In the Czech Republic, all T‑Mobile Czech Republic shop employees can communicate with hearing-impaired people via a speech transcription app. Thanks to voice transcription, the info line of our Czech subsidiary is also accessible for hearing-impaired people.

17.4 thousand

610

Start-ups

 

 

 

 

 

Activity

Cover

Description

Community Contribution
(in €)

Beneficiaries
(in persons)

TechBoost

Germany segment

In Germany, we support founders in their search for talent and the networking of people with our start-up program “TechBoost” and hold (digital) innovation workshops. In addition, the program helps start-ups in the areas of sales and marketing, provides access to our customer network and supports them with up to EUR 100,000 in credit for the Open Telekom Cloud.

1.9 milliona

2.6 thousand

Hello Business

Europe segment

With “Hello Business” (Hello Biznisz), Magyar Telekom supports Hungarian medium-sized companies with challenges in the areas of business administration, human resources management, marketing, sales and finance.

374.8 thousand

a

Value does not include overheads.

Women and girls

 

 

 

 

 

Activity

Cover

Description

Community Contribution
(in €)

Beneficiaries
(in persons)

#equalesports

Deutsche Telekom in Germany

Together with SK Gaming and the esports player foundation, we have been campaigning for equal rights and equal opportunities for female and non-binary players in Esports and gaming since 2021 with the “#equalesports” initiative. The goal of “#equalesports” is to create role models and thus bring about positive changes in society.

a

2.6 thousand

Girls’Day

Deutsche Telekom in Germany

”Girls’Day” is a one-day career and study orientation project aimed specifically at 11- to 16-year-old girls. As part of the initiative, we hold workshops and other events in Germany every year to introduce the participants to scientific, technical and commercial professions.

223.8 thousand

1.1 thousand

Femtec

Deutsche Telekom in Germany

As a cooperation partner, we support “Femtec”: The initiative supports female IT talents with various measures such as special training and networking.

94.4 thousand

80

ENTER

Europe segment

In Slovakia, Slovak Telekom is campaigning for better content in IT lessons as part of the “ENTER” educational program. For girls in primary and secondary schools, our Slovakian subsidiary also organizes workshops and clubs on the subject of IT.

8 thousand

2.5 thousand

a

Value is not published at the project level.

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