France CiteVision (NYSE:ALU) selects Alcatel-Lucent's GPON fiber access solution

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  Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) announced today it has been   selected by the French national telecoms operator France CiteVision to deploy an   advanced fiber access solution for the residential market within the framework   of its FTTU (Fiber-to-the-user) network deployment in Amiens, France.   Alcatel-Lucent's gigabit passive optical networking (GPON) solution will enable   France CiteVision to deliver ultra-high Internet speeds and will enable new,   advanced triple-play services such as HDTV, video on demand and other   interactive services. Alcatel-Lucent will also provide its IP/MPLS service   routing solution along with project management, installation and commissioning,   and maintenance.
 
  Initial deployments will begin in the third quarter   2007 in Amiens, which is located around 150 Km north of Paris.
 
  France   CiteVision is deploying the Alcatel-Lucent 7342 ISAM FTTU, including the new   optical network terminal in the home.
 
  The FTTU solution, part of   Alcatel-Lucent's ISAM family, extends the bandwidth potential of fiber from the   network core to the subscriber premise using the latest GPON recommendations of   the Full Service Access Network (FSAN) group. France CiteVision will also deploy   the industry leading Alcatel-Lucent 7750 Service Router which provides the IP   performance, service scale, reliability and service assurance that are critical   for offering triple play services.
 
  "We have selected Alcatel-Lucent's   unmatched technology, the most innovative in the IP access market segment.
 
  Alcatel-Lucent's mature GPON solution will enable us to introducenew   services which require much more bandwidth such as HDTV, video-on-demand and new   telephony applications. It's a solution that will enable us to deliver greater   value to our customers while optimizing operational costs and increasing   reliability," said Mark Hansen, France CiteVision's Managing director.
 
  "We look forward to supporting France CiteVision, a very dynamic triple   playoperator, in this major investment in FTTU for the residential market.This   new success confirms that Alcatel-Lucent's GPON solution is becoming the   reference in FTTH deployments worldwide," said Olivier Picard, President of   Alcatel-Lucent's Europe and South activities.
 
  Alcatel-Lucent is the   uncontested market leader in broadband access with more than 133 million DSL   lines shipped to date.
 
  More than150 customers have adopted the ISAM   product family globally - including 80% of the top 20 DSL operators in the   world. Alcatel-Lucent is also engaged in more than 60 FTTx projects around the   world, more than 30 of which are with GPON. According to Ovum-RHK,   Alcatel-Lucent has reinforced its #2 position in the IP/MPLS Edge market segment   inQ1 2007, with a 20% market share.
 
  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   adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in   France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of   activities transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on   the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
 
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