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Delivering the Future with LTE

Edited By Erik Linask on May 28, 2009

Alcatel-Lucent understands that LTE is the future of mobile communications, and has designed a solution to guide mobile operators through the transformation to that all-IP network. To find out how you can leverage Alcatel-Lucent's expertise to beat the competition to the next era of wireless communications, join them at the Mobile 2012 Virtual Tradeshow.

Posted in Broadband, LTE, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

ng Connect Expansion Nets Four New Members

Edited By Greg Galitzine on April 6, 2009

The recently announced ng Connect Program has been enjoying strong growth as industry interest in next generation communications grows apace. Launched in February 2009, the ng Connect Program added four new members last week, bringing the total number of companies in the program to 18. According to a recent article chronicling the expansion of the program, ng Connect is a multi-industry initiative formed to create a "rich and diverse ecosystem of infrastructure, devices, content and applications for both mobile and fixed broadband networks" including 4G, Long Term Evolution (LTE), GPON and other ultra high bandwidth technologies. The new members include: Atlantic Records -- Currently a top label in the music industry, Atlantic has a rich history as the home to such musical icons as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, John Coltrane, and Led Zeppelin. Kyocera Communications Inc. (KCI) -- A new venture addressing the sales, marketing and service needs for Kyocera and Sanyo-branded wireless devices in the Americas, the company's devices are driving the convergence of telecommunications, broadband and multimedia. LearningMate -- A provider of end-to-end e-Learning education solutions by developing engaging, instructionally sound, interactive learning experiences on a variety of technology platforms and devices. MediaTile -- A supplier of all-in-one cellular digital signage and kiosk solutions designed to help customers manage and monitor their advertising, informational or interactive communications network. According to Derek Kuhn, vice president of Emerging Technology and Media, Alcatel-Lucent, "The ng Connect program is making great progress signing up new members who are actively working together to build an open ecosystem that we know can bring whole new classes of services to market; services that can leverage the growing capabilities of service-aware IP networks, IMS and more."

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Next-Generation Communications, Web 2.0, Wireless, ng Connect

Alcatel-Lucent Blends CDMA, LTE in Same Base Station

Edited By Greg Galitzine on April 2, 2009

Alcatel-Lucent has introduced the latest in its portfolio of next-generation wireless communications technologies, the Alcatel-Lucent 9238 Base Station Macro. The new platform utilizes Alcatel-Lucent's software defined radio (SDR) technology, which is designed to enable wireless service providers currently using CDMA technology to upgrade smoothly to a more advanced standard, such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), in the future, or even deploy both technologies in the same base station at the same time. The architecture of the 9238 allows service providers to mix and match CDMA and/or LTE baseband units in the same cabinet to support a variety of technology combinations. Furthermore, multiple frequencies and frequency combinations will be supported in a single footprint, making the solution extremely flexible for service providers looking to refresh and/or renovate their networks. According to the announcement, Alcatel-Lucent's Converged RAN (radio access network) offerings build upon the company's commitment to support multiple technology standards in a common base station platform, helping ensure that investments made today will be protected in the future as networks evolve. The 9238 Base Station Macro is also being touted for its ability to "dramatically reduce operational expenses" through a combination of improved reliability, reduced power consumption of up to 75 percent over earlier generations of equipment, and use of common components to minimize the need for spares. For more information on Alcatel-Lucent's next generation wireless solutions, visit http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/lte

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, LTE, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

On Optimizing Wireless Networks

Edited By Greg Galitzine on March 27, 2009

The IP transformation is upon us. As the lines between work, home life and entertainment blur, consumers are increasingly subscribing to services they can personalize on whatever communications device they choose. Wireless broadband data services are an integral part of this equation, enabling end users to place calls and access the Internet with their wireless devices, connect with their office networks over secure links, download music and videos, and take advantage of a host of location-based services that give them access to home, work and entertainment from anywhere and at any time. A recently published article discusses this emerging trend. As wireless broadband comes down in price and more subscribers sign up for these services, there is justifiable concern that the growing data traffic will have adverse affects on a service provider's network. Enter Alcatel-Lucent. The company offers a solution, in the form of its Alcatel-Lucent 9900 Wireless Network Guardian (WNG), which is designed to enable service providers to monitor their networks and identify wireless network resource usage resulting in better network performance management. To learn more about this solution or to get more insight into the trends that are driving the need for such solutions, please read the article, Optimize Wireless Networks for Data.

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Broadband, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

China Unicom Chooses Alcatel Lucent Shanghai Bell for Next-Gen Wireless

Edited By Greg Galitzine on March 23, 2009

Chinese consumers want their next-generation wireless services and they want them now. Advanced mobile services like media streaming, ring back tones, video sharing and high-speed Internet access are all in demand, and Chinese service provider China Unicom has tapped Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell, Alcatel-Lucent's flagship company in China, to deploy advanced 3G W-CDMA networks in 14 Chinese provinces to help users gain access to these next-generation communication services. Initial network deployments are planned for the cities of Tianjin, Baoding, Wenzhou, Taizhou, Guiyang and Guilin with completion expected by May, 2009. Alcatel-Lucent will provide approximately 11000 Node B (Base stations), its Home Location Register (HLR) data base system, as well network maintenance and optimization services in 14 provinces. One of the key benefits of deploying this equipment is the smooth migration path to fourth-generation wireless, which promises to enable China Unicom to evolve towards 3G/HSPA+ and 4G/LTE. Last month Alcatel-Lucent was chosen among a select group of primary network vendors for its initial LTE network deployments in the United States. Utilizing their existing spectrum, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone have been field testing 4G LTE networks in Minneapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and Northern New Jersey in the United States, as well as in Budapest, Dusseldorf, and Madrid in Europe. These field trials have demonstrated download rates of 50 to 60 Mbps peak speeds. Utilizing its recently acquired 700 MHz spectrum, Verizon Wireless hopes to expand its 4G trials this summer, with the goal of commercially launching its LTE network in 2010.

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Corporate News, Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

BASE Jumping in the Benelux

Edited By Greg Galitzine on March 23, 2009

BASE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dutch operator KPN, is the third largest of Belgium's three mobile telecommunications operators with roughly 24% market share, which translates to approximately 3.4 million subscribers. Today, Alcatel-Lucent announced an outsourcing contract with BASE, which entails end-to-end responsibility for all network operations and rollout for BASE's network. According to the announcement, the contract covers the operations of the BASE mobile network in Belgium, comprising approximately 3,000 sites. It also involves the transfer of around 29 BASE employees to Alcatel-Lucent. The decision to outsource operations to Alcatel-Lucent was driven in part by a desire to focus on what BASE does best, that is marketing their service offering and growing their customer base, while leaving the network operations responsibility to an experienced partner like Alcatel-Lucent. According to BASE CTO Heinrich Lakatha, "This contract will produce synergies that enable us to further concentrate on marketing our services throughout Europe. We selected Alcatel-Lucent based on their history of being a trusted partner over the years and given their global experience in network outsourcing." The deal is another example of Alcatel-Lucent's move into the services business. Said Paul Depuydt, vice-president of Alcatel-Lucent in the Benelux, "This important contract with BASE reinforces Alcatel-Lucent's position as a strong and competitive managed services provider. It is significant not only for its value, but also because it confirms our ambition to diversify our business into the services domain and the mobile operator customer segment."

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Corporate News, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

Alcatel-Lucent Brings Next-Gen Communications to Emerging Markets

Edited By Greg Galitzine on March 22, 2009

Even in the midst of a global economic downturn, the use of technology to gain access to information is still a key differentiator that shrinks the globe and enables entrepreneurs to succeed. Communication -- be it voice or a data application like e-mail or IM -- is a differentiator that many in the Western world take for granted, but the competitive advantage that secure communications and productivity increases might afford users is still a new frontier to many in the developing world. Alcatel-Lucent announced a pair of deployments this week -- one in Tunisia and one in Mongolia -- that will bring the benefits of enhanced communications and increased productivity to customers in those nations. In partnership with Research in Motion (RIM) and regional service providers Alcatel-Lucent is bringing the BlackBerry service to those locales. At launch, TUNISIE TELECOM will offer its customers the BlackBerry Pearl 8100, BlackBerry Pearl 8120, BlackBerry Curve 8320, BlackBerry 8800 and BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphones as well as service on BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet Service.

Based on its distribution agreement with RIM, Alcatel-Lucent will leverage its strong local presence in the region to provide TUNISIE TELECOM the end-to-end implementation, launch, and on-going support for delivering the BlackBerry solution to the Tunisian market. And working with RIM and Mobicom, Alcatel-Lucent is leveraging BlackBerry smartphone-based solutions to offer residents of Mongolia mobile access to a wide variety of business and leisure applications on the move, enabling access to e-mail and the Web, as well as the ability to make phone calls, send and receive text and picture messages. At launch Mobicom will offer customers the BlackBerry Bold smartphone as well as service plans for BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet Service.

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Corporate News, Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

Alcatel-Lucent Enables WiMAX Deployment in Spain

Edited By Greg Galitzine on March 10, 2009

Alcatel-Lucent is committed to the emerging fourth-generation of wireless. And they seem to like Spain as a venue for making 4G-related news. Last month in Barcelona, Alcatel-Lucent made the headlines when Verizon Wireless named them to a select group of primary network vendors for its initial LTE network deployments in the United States. The company also announced a new LTE software module in Barcelona. Today Alcatel-Lucent announced a WiMAX deployment with Iberian broadband communications service provider Iberbanda, a provider specializing in serving the nation's rural areas (the plain, in Spain, if you will...). Iberbanda has deployed its first pilot network using Alcatel-Lucent's WiMAX 802.16-e (Rev-e) wireless broadband technology. To showcase the new technology, a specially equipped bus is driving around Iberbanda's R&D center in Malaga testing mobile Internet access and other services such as voice over IP (VoIP) or video surveillance. This pilot is designed to validate simultaneous use of a WiMAX network by a variety of applications. According to the official announcement, Iberbanda's bus is equipped with WiMAX CPE with WiFi functionality so that multiple devices can be connected en route. The CPE is connected to a WiMAX base station enabling Internet access at 18 Mb/s download and 3 Mb/s upload speeds.

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Corporate News, Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Broadband, LTE, Next-Generation Communications, WiMAX, Wireless

Alcatel-Lucent in the LTE Spotlight

Edited By Greg Galitzine on February 18, 2009

Alcatel-Lucent has been at the center of much of the big LTE news emanating from Barcelona this week. LTE, or long-term evolution, is a fourth-generation (4G) wireless networking technology designed to succeed today's 3G wireless networks. 4G networks based on LTE will reportedly enable download speeds of up to 100Mbps, and will most likely be considered as alternatives to DSL, cable, satellite, and other current broadband offerings. Dick Lynch, Verizon executive vice president and chief technology officer, delivered a keynote address at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona today, and in his speech, Lynch offered details regarding the operator's 4G LTE plans. Lynch announced that Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone, has chosen Alcatel-Lucent among a select group of primary network vendors for its initial LTE network deployments in the United States. Utilizing their existing spectrum, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone have been field testing 4G LTE networks in Minneapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and Northern New Jersey in the United States, as well as in Budapest, Dusseldorf, and Madrid in Europe. These field trials have demonstrated download rates of 50 to 60 Mbps peak speeds. Utilizing its recently acquired 700 MHz spectrum, Verizon Wireless hopes to expand its 4G trials this summer, with the goal of commercially launching its LTE network in 2010. Ben Verwaayen, chief executive officer of Alcatel-Lucent, commented, "With LTE's bandwidth and its ability to co-exist with the current 3G platform, we look forward to partnering with Verizon Wireless to build the next-generation foundation that will economically enable new forms of communications using both fixed and wireless, as well as mobile broadband." In other news related to Alcatel-Lucent's LTE plans, the company announced it has completed a series of data calls - involving terminals from third-party suppliers using Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology for Time Division Duplex (TDD) spectrum (TD-LTE), a mobile broadband standard that will be used by operators in China and across the globe. Alcatel-Lucent also introduced a software module designed to enable service providers to expand the capabilities of their wireless networks through the rapid introduction of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology.

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Corporate News, Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

China 3G Market Can Still Be Huge Opportunity

Edited By Greg Galitzine on January 2, 2009

In a recent AP item, reports of a highly politicized "scramble" by telecom equipment manufacturers for their piece of a potential $41 billion pie, were set in motion by China's move to roll out third-generation or 3G mobile phone services. According to the AP report: Chinese sales could be crucial for suppliers such as Motorola Inc., Alcatel-Lucent SA and Nokia-Siemens Networks as global demand slumps. The report cites state-run media claims that China Mobile (which together with China Unicom dominates the mobile operator landscape) is looking to sign up 100 million 3G subscribers in the next three years. It remains to be seen if foreign-owned companies will get a fair shake at the business. The AP report said that it's possible that Chinese regulators may ...try to boost China's high-tech industry by ordering wireless carriers to buy domestic products. Beijing has tried to use such restrictions to nurture other fields, prompting complaints by the United States and other trading partners. China's leading domestic suppliers are Huawei Technologies Ltd. and ZTE Ltd. Duncan Clark, chairman of BDA China Ltd., a Beijing consulting firm was quoted in the report as saying that foreigners might only be in line for less than half of China's 3G orders. Given the size of the market, an opportunity to provide equipment to serve even half the potential customers might not be such a bad thing after all.

Posted in Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

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