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FPL FiberNet Deploys Alcatel-Lucent's Solution for All-IP Network Transformation

Posted on: Tuesday, 25 March 2008, 09:00 CDT

MIAMI and MURRAY HILL, N.J., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- FPL FiberNet, a subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that FPL FiberNet selected and deployed Alcatel-Lucent's IP/MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) as their packet-based network to deliver Ethernet and IP services. Alcatel-Lucent's solution will enable FPL FiberNet to offer a broad suite of high quality, reliable and flexible IP-based services, as well as help FPL FiberNet meet anticipated future growth requirements. FPL FiberNet currently serves telecommunication companies, wireless carriers, Internet service providers, and enterprise and government customers in Florida through a geographically diverse and protected fiber-optic network.

"The ability to cost effectively deliver Metro Ethernet services as well as the efficient aggregation of multi-service traffic over an all-IP network is critical to our ability to meet our customers' demand for advanced data services," said Carmen Perez, FPL FiberNet president. "By enabling high- performance, multi-service switching throughout our network, Alcatel-Lucent's solution - coupled with its experience in IP network transformation - gives us a significant advantage as we move to the next phase of the evolution of our network."

"Our advanced IP/MPLS solution provides a flexible and service-rich foundation that enables FPL FiberNet to deliver the high-speed, high-bandwidth and highly scalable solutions which help it grow and expand its customer base," said Cindy Christy, president of Alcatel-Lucent's Americas business. "Using a single, flexible Alcatel-Lucent infrastructure helps FPL FiberNet reduce network complexity and increase revenues as it evolves and expands."

Alcatel-Lucent is deploying its industry-leading IP/MPLS portfolio, spanning the Alcatel-Lucent 7750 Service Router, Alcatel-Lucent 7450 Ethernet Service Switch, Alcatel-Lucent 7250 Service Access Switch and Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Service Aware Manager. Over 200 service providers in more than 80 countries around the world have selected the Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS portfolio as key elements of their IP transformation. According to Ovum RHK, Alcatel- Lucent holds the #2 position in the IP/MPLS Edge.

FPL FiberNet's Metro Ethernet services are based on Alcatel-Lucent's optical networking solution, including the Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMX and 1665 DMXtend, next-generation multiplexers designed for high-capacity voice, data and video transport, as well as its 1675 LambdaUnite MultiService Switch. As the world leader in optical networking since 2001 according to Ovum RHK, Alcatel-Lucent leverages its technology and innovation expertise to spearhead the transformation to all packet transport.

Alcatel-Lucent also is providing installation, deployment, consulting, network integration and professional services.

About FPL FiberNet

FPL FIBERNET, LLC is a subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., nationally known as a high quality, efficient and customer-driven organization focused on energy- related products and services. With annual revenues of more than $16 billion and a growing presence in 27 states, FPL Group is widely recognized as one of the country's premier power companies. Its principal subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company, serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida. FPL Energy, LLC, an FPL Group competitive energy subsidiary, is a leader in producing electricity from clean and renewable fuels. FPL FiberNet, LLC delivers wholesale services throughout most major metropolitan areas in Florida, with its extensive long-haul and metro fiber-optic networks. Additional information is available on the Internet at http://www.fplgroup.com/, http://www.fpl.com/, http://www.fplenergy.com/ and http://www.fplfibernet.com/.

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprise and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel- Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: April Reynolds of FPL FiberNet, 1-305-552-2347,april_reynolds@fpl.com; Media, Denise Panyik-Dale, +1-908-582-4897,dpanyikdale@alcatel-lucent.com, Mary Ward, +1-908-582-7658, maryward@alcatel-lucent.com; Investors, Remi Thomas, +33-1-40-76-50-61, remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com, Maria Alcon, +33-1-40-76-15-17, maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com,John DeBono, +1-908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com, Tony Lucido,+33-1-40-76-49-80, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, Don Sweeney, +1-908-582-6153,dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com, all of Alcatel-Lucent

Web site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/http://www.fplgroup.com/http://www.fpl.com/http://www.fplenergy.com/http://www.fplfibernet.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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