MURRAY HILL, N.J. - Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) en Sprint (NYSE: FON) kondigen een nieuw contract aan ter verbetering van het draadloze PCS-netwerk van Sprint. Lucent neemt ook de ondersteuning op zich voor de uitrol van de 3G CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technologie (Evolution - Data Optimized). Dit contract stelt Sprint in staat de nodige capaciteit en dekking van het PCS-spraak- en datanetwerk uit te breiden en omvat tevens de toekomstige bandbreedte-upgrade-mogelijkheden (te weten 1xEV-DO Release A of 1xEV-DV Release D). Onderdeel van het contract is een upgrade op de bestaande Lucent-base-stations om EV-DO te ondersteunen. Dit gebeurt eenvoudig door een RF-drager (radio frequency) daar waar nodig te plaatsen. Dankzij deze oplossing hoeft de huidige infrastructuur van Sprint niet vervangen te worden.
Lucent zal diverse sleutelelementen van zijn IMS-oplossing (IP Multimedia Subsysteem) toevoegen, zoals een softswitch-platform voor draadloze- en vaste netwerken. Dit platform beheert spraak- en multimedia-communicatie op IP-netwerken en ondersteunt een brede serie van netwerken en verschillende standaarden. Hierdoor wordt de overgang van bestaande netwerken naar nieuwe multimediale diensten vergemakkelijkt. Een andere IMS-oplossing die zal worden toegepast, is een geavanceerde klantinformatieserver die het mogelijk maakt van iedere klant een compleet profiel te maken met alle diensten die hij gebruikt. Operators kunnen dankzij deze server klantgerichte aanbiedingen, services en diensten bieden.
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SPRINT AND LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES SIGN 3G NETWORK AGREEMENT
Deal Involves Third-Generation (3G) Mobile Networking Equipment Including Key Elements of IMS Solution
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2004
MURRAY HILL, N.J. -- Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) and Sprint (NYSE: FON) today announced a contract renewal agreement - expected to exceed 1.5 billion dollar over three years - to enhance Sprint's nationwide PCS wireless network and support the deployment of third-generation (3G) CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO (Evolution - Data Optimized) technology. This deal enables Sprint to increase the capacity and coverage of its PCS voice and data network as needed and includes future broadband data upgrade options to 1xEV-DO Release A or 1xEV-DV Release D technologies.
Included in the terms of the agreement is a Lucent upgrade of Sprint's existing Lucent-supplied base stations to support EV-DO service by simply adding an additional RF (radio frequency) carrier where needed. This will help protect Sprint's existing investment in infrastructure because its equipment does not need to be replaced. Lucent also will provide key elements of its IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) solution, a service delivery platform from its Accelerate Next-Generation Communications Solutions portfolio, that will enable Sprint to simply and cost-effectively introduce new voice over IP (VoIP) and multimedia services that can be delivered across mobile, wireline and converged networks.
"We will preserve Sprint's leadership in wireless data by providing customers the benefits of EV-DO services - the fastest wide-area data networking technology available today," said Oliver Valente, Sprint vice president, technology development. "This infrastructure enhancement allows Sprint to expand and strengthen coverage, deploy new services and support continued customer growth."
Lucent will provide several key elements of its IMS solution from its Accelerate portfolio including the Lucent Network Controller (softswitch technology), Lucent Network Gateway, and Lucent Super-Distributed Home Location Register (S-DHLR). The Lucent Network Controller is a next-generation softswitch platform for both wireless and wireline networks that manages voice and multimedia communications on IP networks and supports a wide array of legacy networks and standards, easing the transition of existing networks to the new multimedia services model.
The Lucent S-DHLR is an advanced customer information data server that enables the creation of a single subscriber profile for each customer and all of the services they use, in contrast to the traditional method of maintaining individual subscriber databases for each service. The S-DHLR, which provides support for a wide variety of voice and data services on mobile, wireline and converged networks, dramatically reduces the complexity of managing subscriber data, making it much easier for operators to offer their subscribers customized service bundles and a consistent look and feel for their services even when they're roaming onto another operator's network.
"Sprint is recognized as a leading innovator when it comes to wireless data, and with Lucent's EV-DO and IMS solutions, we're going to help them continue to innovate for years to come," said Chuck Naylor, vice president of North America sales for Lucent Technologies. "EV-DO will satisfy Sprint's business customers' need for a high-speed mobile computing experience and provide consumers with new, compelling services. Our IMS solution will enable Sprint to deliver converged 'lifestyle' service bundles that can help attract new subscribers and retain existing ones."
Sprint expects to initiate EV-DO service in many top metropolitan markets in the United States in 2005. As part of the EV-DO network deployment, Lucent also will provide its Radio Network Controllers (RNCs) and enhance Sprint's Tier 1 (T1) backhaul network with Juniper Networks M-series routing platforms to support reliable and secure mobile high-speed data services, including quality of service and high performance packet processing for premium services. Lucent Worldwide Services will provide installation, integration, optimization and Customer Technical Support services for Sprint's network upgrade.
Lucent also will continue to support Sprint through its Lucent Market Advantage Program (MAP), which offers a comprehensive set of support tools, information and consulting services including market data, sales training and co-marketing plans designed to help accelerate revenue, differentiate and enhance offers, and deploy services more quickly. Working with Lucent's MAP, Sprint conducted "road shows" in cities throughout the United States for enterprise CIOs to highlight and demonstrate the benefits of 3G mobile high-speed data services.
About Sprint
Sprint is a global integrated communications provider serving more than 26 million customers in over 100 countries. With more than $26 billion in annual revenues in 2003, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state-of-the-art network technologies, including the United States' first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network and an award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint provides local communications services in 39 states and the District of Columbia and operates the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network in the United States. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.
About Lucent Technologies
Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit www.lucent.com.
CDMA2000 is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association.