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Communications Research demo lab in Boulder, Colorado and supporting 3GPP Rel-8. Ultimately, LTE
will benefit approximately two million first responders in the U.S.
Alcatel-Lucent is a strong and early promoter of LTE, heavily contributing to LTE ecosystem
development: The company started to operate LTE trials in 2007 and is a leading force in defining 3GPP
LTE specifications, also working in close collaboration with Next Generation Mobile Network Alliance
(NGMN) and playing a leading role in the LTE/SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI). Alcatel-Lucent is also fostering
the development of a robust LTE ecosystem and innovative business models with the ng Connect
Program.
From a technology standpoint, Alcatel-Lucent is the end-to-end LTE solution partner of mobile service
providers worldwide with the industry’s most comprehensive offering:
� Unmatched combination of next-generation IP networking and LTE leadership with high
performance, scalable and cost-efficient network
� Proven IP transformation and integration experience with a full set of professional services
� Rich and open ecosystem of devices, applications and content
In terms of portfolio highlights:
� The company has grown to become the trusted transformation partner to its customers for 3G+
and “4G” LTE wireless IP solutions, building on a solid foundation of services, solutions, and
products. Alcatel-Lucent is the undisputed leader in flat IP architecture (#1 in IP access) with
unique expertise in Wireless IP transformation and integration for network optimization (200+
mobile network migrations) supporting (3GPP Rel-8).
� Alcatel-Lucent is the unique end-to-end partner selected by Verizon across all strategic areas of
their LTE network: Radio Access, Evolved Packet Core, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and
backhaul solution.
� Alcatel-Lucent was the first vendor to receive FCC certification for LTE base stations for the 700
MHz spectrum band (3GPP Rel-8), a key requirement for sales in the U.S. market.
� Alcatel-Lucent also received a certification for its 800 MHz radio (European Digital Dividend) and
2.6 GHz LTE BTS equipment, allowing for shipments in Europe.
Recent achievements include:
� On November 4, 2010, Alcatel-Lucent announced strategic achievements in the U.S. and in
China:
1. A four-year agreement worth US$4 billion with Verizon Wireless: Alcatel-Lucent will
provide its wireless network architecture and services to support the operator's ongoing
3G network expansion and 4G LTE network build out.
2. Three framework agreements valued in total at 1.178 billion Euros with China Mobile,
China Telecom and China Unicom to provide wireless networking solutions, xPON and
DSL access platforms, transmission equipment, IP routers, IP Multimedia Subsystem
(IMS) platforms, applications and professional services.
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