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Delta Telecom Picks Alcatel-Lucent for End-to-End Deployment of the First Commercial WiMAX Rev-E Network in Azerbaijan

Posted on: Monday, 15 September 2008, 09:00 CDT

PARIS, September 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Delta Telecom, a fast growing service provider in the Caucasus region, to deploy Azerbaijan's first commercial WiMAX 802.16e-2005 (Rev-e) network. This new network will provide Delta Telecom's customers with high-speed Internet access as well as other data services and voice over IP (VoIP).

It will accommodate stationary, nomadic and mobile applications and will complement Delta Telecom's existing fixed broadband services in sparsely populated areas, where technical and economic factors sometimes make fixed broadband deployments impractical. Delta Telecom plans to launch the commercial services on the network at the end of 2008.

Alcatel-Lucent will supply a comprehensive package of infrastructure and services to both deploy WiMAX and modernize Delta Telecom's nationwide carrier backbone infrastructure. This end-to-end solution includes base stations, WiMAX access controllers, terminals, an IMS core network and applications software and platforms. Alcatel-Lucent also will provide design and planning for end-to-end integration of the network as well as provisioning services for Delta Telecom's network. The comprehensive approach of this project is in line with Alcatel-Lucent's recently launched End-to-End IP Wireless-Broadband Solution for WiMAX.

By integrating an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) platform into the WiMAX solution, Delta Telecom is positioning itself to not only quickly and profitably launch carrier-grade voice services today but also to scale up and introduce rich multimedia communications services in the future.

"We want to provide our business and residential customers with a wide range of beneficial, easy-to-use wireless broadband services," said Ramazan Valiyev, General Director of Delta Telecom. "Alcatel-Lucent has recognized global expertise in broadband IP networking and WiMAX radio technology as well as in fast-growing markets, and with its solutions and combined assets our subscribers will benefit from unmatched, sustainable quality of service and quality of experience."

This exclusive project underlines Alcatel-Lucent's strong presence in Azerbaijan and the company's commitment to enable its customers to provide enhanced communications to end-users, narrowing the digital divide so crucial to economic and social growth.

"Alcatel-Lucent is fully committed to supporting Delta Telecom by boosting WiMAX and IMS deployments in Azerbaijan," said Johan Vanderplaetse, President of Alcatel-Lucent CIS, Central and Southern Europe. "Alcatel-Lucent has proven to be a reliable supplier of WiMAX and IMS solution, and we are ready to deliver Delta Telecom our technologies and expertise to generate broadband business, while eliminating the digital divide."

With 29 commercial contracts and more than 70 trials around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is the undisputed leader in the WiMAX market. It is also a global leader in network planning, design, consulting, project management and network optimization.

About Delta Telecom

On the basis of the license # 001514, given on December 30, 2005 by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan Republic, the company "Delta Telecom Ltd" renders Multi-purpose and Universal Communication Services. Delta Telecom is a qualified creator and installer of corporate Satellite communication networks and provider of Satellite Communication services. Delta Telecom is also an official distributor of Hughes Network Systems (the world leader of VSAT technology production), of Eutelsat (the world Satellite communication operator), and of Pandatel AG (the leading fiber-optic equipment manufacturer) in the Transcaucasia region. Delta Telecom was founded in 2000.

Delta Telecom collaborates with leading international telecommunication operators, including companies such as Newtec(Belgium), Xantic(Holland), Avitec(Sweden), Ipnet(Denmark), Pandatel, Siemens, Motorola, Rohde&Schwarz( Germany), Eutelsat(France), TEKDigitel, Kinemetriks, Hughes Network Systems, Ipricot, Patriot, IDB Systems(USA). Delta Telecom Company's local partners include state and private enterprises as:Azerbaijan National Academy of Science, Ministry of Taxes, Ministry of Finance, The International Bank of Azerbaijan, State Customs Committee, MKT-Cotton, AzerCot, RISK, Rapid Solutions, AP Moller Mayersk. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://delta-telecom.net/

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 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: Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts: Regine Coqueran, Tel:+33(0)1-40-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com ; Mark Burnworth,Tel: +32-3-240-38-81, mark.burnworth@alcatel-lucent.com . Alcatel-LucentInvestor Relations: Remi Thomas, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-50-61,remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com ; Tom Bevilacqua, Tel: +1-908-582-7998,bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com ; Tony Lucido, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-80,alucido@alcatel-lucent.com ; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153,dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com .

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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