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TerreStar Networks Selects Alcatel-Lucent for Development of 'IMS-Over- Satellite' Network Integrated With Land-Based Mobile Communications

Posted on: Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 12:04 CDT

PARIS, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- TerreStar Networks Inc. (TerreStar), has selected Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) to supply a next generation solution for a significant test as TerreStar prepares to build an integrated mobile satellite and land-based communications network in North America, believed to be the first of its kind using the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) to deliver universal access and personalized services over standard wireless devices, such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs).

For the lab trial, Alcatel-Lucent will provide an IMS service delivery architecture that can enable TerreStar's service provider customers to rapidly develop and integrate communications applications into the next generation network. TerreStar and its channel partners will test the ability of this new platform to help provide some of the fastest service provider response in the industry to new commercial market opportunities through rapid provisioning and deployment of new applications.

TerreStar, which has begun deploying its network for commercial launch in 2008 expects to operate as a carrier's carrier, providing integrated next generation terrestrial and satellite mobility services to communications services providers -- such as wireless carriers, satellite vendors, wireless operators, and electric and telephony cooperatives -- and also providing services directly to companies and government entities.

"This type of innovative solution helps ensure that we can rapidly deliver the on-demand services over a mobile, ubiquitous next-generation satellite and land network that commercial service providers and enterprises need," said Dennis Matheson, Chief Technology Officer at TerreStar.

"We are excited to work with TerreStar in helping transform communications in North America. Alcatel-Lucent's leadership and experience in IMS-based services, innovation and operational capabilities can help TerreStar move swiftly along its path to deploy the first integrated satellite and land mobile broadband network and to bring ubiquitous mobile IP applications and services to North America," said Cindy Christy, President of Alcatel-Lucent's North American business.

Alcatel-Lucent's solution for TerreStar will include key elements of its IMS portfolio including IMS session controller, consolidated subscriber management system, IMS media server, presence server and IMS application server. The combined capabilities can allow TerreStar to deliver an advanced set of services with multiple flexible quality of service options including: location based services which use presence technology to determine whether a person is available on the network, "push-to" technology that enables the convergence of voice, push-to-talk-over-cellular and push-to-view, to create personalized, presence-based services.

About TerreStar Networks Inc.

TerreStar (http://www.terrestar.com/), a majority owned subsidiary of Motient Corporation, plans to build, own and operate North America's first 4G integrated mobile satellite and terrestrial communications network that will provide universal access and tailored applications throughout North America over conventional wireless devices. TerreStar expects to be the first to offer customer-designed products and applications over a fully optimized 4G IP network.

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises 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 adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of activities transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

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Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Regine Coqueran, + 33 (0)1 40 76 49 24,regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com, Stephane Lapeyrade, +33 (0)1 40 76 12 74,stephane.lapeyrade@alcatel-lucent.com; Investor Relations, Pascal Bantegnie,+33 (0)1 40 76 52 20, pascal.bantegnie@alcatel-lucent.com, or Maria Alcon,+33 (0)1 40 76 15 17, maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com, or John DeBono,+ 1908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com

Web site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/http://www.terrestar.com/

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