HELLENIC TELECOM. ORG.

Comments on press articles

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (ASE: HTO, NYSE: OTE), the Greek full-service telecommunications provider, refutes recent press articles citing that the disposal process of its 90% owned subsidiary Armentel has been concluded. OTE will timely inform the investment community through a press release, of any final decision regarding Armentel'' s buyer, the selection process of which has not yet been concluded.