Alcatel-Lucent to Demonstrate Its Strengths in 3G and 4G Wireless Broadband, IP Transformation...

Alcatel-Lucent to Demonstrate Its Strengths in 3G and 4G Wireless Broadband,
IP Transformation and Mobile TV/video and Content Delivery at CTIA Wireless
2008

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA Wireless -- Alcatel-
Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) will showcase its leadership in the
deployment of 3G and 4G wireless broadband services, mobile TV/video and other
multimedia content, mobile backhaul and the evolution to all-IP networks at
North America's leading wireless telecommunications industry event, the
Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) Wireless 2008
Trade Show and Exhibition, to be held from April 1 - 3 in Las Vegas.
"Based on current market dynamics, we believe there is room for the
continued growth of 3G networks, in terms of the numbers of subscribers being
supported and the kinds of innovative services that can be introduced," said
Cindy Christy, president of Alcatel-Lucent's Americas region. "And as the
next generation of services develops, operators need more than just broadband
wireless access networks -- they need a comprehensive solution that offers an
end-to-end quality of experience for their subscribers. To make 4G a reality
we believe it is critical that the industry as a whole works to ensure that
there is a very rich ecosystem of technologies and vendors. At Alcatel-Lucent
we are well positioned to bring together the software integration and
management skills necessary to build a broadband business -- not just a
broadband network."
At CTIA Wireless, Alcatel-Lucent will show how operators can leverage its
strengths in wireless broadband, IP/MPLS, optics, and as a leading end-to-end
network integrator -- across operations software, applications and network
domains -- to help network operators transform their networks to "all IP."
On the second day of the show, Alcatel-Lucent CEO Patricia Russo will take
part in a panel of industry leaders discussing "the Path to 4G."
Alcatel-Lucent press and analyst reception
Alcatel-Lucent will host a reception and briefing for media, industry
analysts and financial analysts from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April
1, at the Las Vegas Hilton, connected to the convention center, in Ballroom C.
John Leonard, president of Alcatel-Lucent's Applications activities will lead
the briefing focusing on mobile TV/video - our experience, our vision and our
customers. Mr. Leonard will be joined by Hugh Bradlow, CTO of Telstra, and
Tim Bryan, CEO of ICO Global Communications, who will share their experiences
with and perspective for the future of mobile TV. The formal portion of the
briefing will begin at 4:00 p.m.
After the formal presentation and Q&A session, Alcatel-Lucent experts will
be available for informal conversation to discuss topics such as 4G, LTE,
WiMAX, 3G (CDMA/EV-DO and W-CDMA/HSPA), multi-screen video, mobile broadcast,
mobile network outsourcing and professional services and mobile backhaul/IP
transformation (including our Mobile Evolution Transport Architecture - META)
and one of our newest innovations, the Alcatel-Lucent 9900 Wireless Network
Guardian, the first device in a new product category that provides critical
new visibility to wireless networks, helping carriers ensure problem-free
delivery of IP-based wireless broadband services.
Exhibition
Alcatel-Lucent will feature the full breadth of its end-to-end solutions
in the Las Vegas Convention Center Hall C3, #2613. The company will offer
demonstrations of its innovative systems, software and services developed to
enrich the end-user experience and to help transform telecommunications.
Individual demonstrations will feature technologies that will enable
operators to deliver on the promise of 3G today and lay the groundwork for the
rapid evolution to 4G. Technologies featured will include: W-CDMA/HSPA; the
Base Station Router (BSR) Femto (based on the flat-IP architecture); LTE (Long
Term Evolution); WiMAX (including MIMO and OFDM); IMS; the Alcatel-Lucent
Mobile Evolution Transport Architecture (META); multi-screen entertainment;
the Alcatel-Lucent Unlimited Mobile TV solution based on DVB-SH (Digital Video
Broadcasting - Satellite services to Handhelds) and more.
Alcatel-Lucent Conference Speakers
Mobile Marketing: Building Brand Equity or Pure Sales Opportunity?
Monday, March 31, 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Sandip Mukerjee, Vice President, Wireless Networks Portfolio and Strategy

Questioning IMS: Where are We? What have We Learned? Where are We Going?
And When Will We Get There? Tuesday, April 1, 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
John Leonard, president, Applications Activities

Wireless Industry Policy Hot Topics, Tuesday, April 1, 1:45 p.m. -
2:45 p.m.
Cindy Christy, president, Americas Region

CEO Infrastructure Roundtable, Wednesday, April 2, 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Pat Russo, CEO

Using Ethernet to Backhaul Mobile Voice with Clock Synchronization,
Wednesday, April 2, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Keith Allan, director of product management, IP Division

Defining 4G Technology, Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Bill Clifford, CTO, Wireless Networks

WiMAX: What the Future Holds, April 2, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Reinaldo A Valenzuela, Bell Labs, Director of Wireless Research

Mobile Demographics - Finding Up and Coming Niche Markets, Wednesday,
April 2, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
June Bower, vice president of marketing, Consumer Entertainment

Ensuring Video Quality in Backhaul Networks, Wednesday, April 2, 3:30 p.m.
- 4:45 p.m.
Scott Nelson, vice president, Wireless Transmission activities

Addressing Network Security in the Era of Open Access & Fully Functional
Mobile Multimedia Devices, Wednesday, April 2, 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Wim Sweldens, Alcatel-Lucent Ventures

Highlighted demonstrations at the show
Alcatel-Lucent's booth at CTIA Wireless 2008 will feature a variety of
ground-breaking demonstrations that will highlight the company's leadership in
the commercialization of key next-generation wireless technologies, including:
-- Live high-speed video connection over LTE (Long Term Evolution)
between Alcatel-Lucent's booth and those of LG Electronics and NEC,
supporting dozens of DVD-quality and high-definition video streams
simultaneously;
-- In-building 3G W-CDMA/HSPA service demonstrations - in both Alcatel
Lucent and customer booths -- using Alcatel-Lucent's Base Station
Router (BSR) Femto, an innovative platform that combines the key
elements of a 3G radio access network into a single device, easy to
deploy at home; demonstration incorporates unique self-registration
and auto-configuration capabilities;
-- A large variety of new WiMAX wireless broadband terminal devices from
Alcatel-Lucent's Open CPE Program partners;
-- A "three screen" entertainment experience where content is being
shared across multiple devices - TV, mobile, PC and other -- whether
the user is at home (through their fixed broadband or Femto-based
wireless access) or on the go - providing a simple, personal and
predictable experience;
-- Mobile backhauling over a combination of fiber, copper, and microwave
technologies. Specific demonstrations include TDM circuit
emulation/pseudowire capabilities on Alcatel-Lucent optical transport
portfolio, improvements in microwave backhaul bandwidth optimization,
DSL backhaul, and enhancements to its service router portfolio;
-- An unlimited mobile TV experience to deliver interactive, personalized
and context-specific live or on-demand mobile TV content, available
either in a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Alcatel-Lucent's booth --
and on the Las Vegas Strip -- or on commercial handsets connected over
3G and broadcast technology such as DVB-H and DVB-SH, enabled by
Alcatel-Lucent end-to-end network integration services;
-- A demonstration, using our application integration tools that will
show you how to monetize the mobile Internet;
-- A series of business, network and services transformation solutions
that will demonstrate Alcatel-Lucent's ability to offer end-to-end
solutions while managing risk and complexities inherent in large-scale
transformation projects, including managed services and network
outsourcing, multivendor maintenance and network support, wireless
transformation services - all in an IMS environment.

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
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