China Telecom Selects Alcatel's IP Service Routing Solution for Delivery of Nation-Wide High-Value Data Services

China Telecom Selects Alcatel's IP Service Routing Solution for Delivery of Nation-Wide High-Value Data Services

DALLAS, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel (NYSE:ALA) today announced that China Telecom, the leading telecom operator in China, has chosen the Alcatel carrier-class IP service routing and management solution to deliver high value data services over its nation-wide IP/MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) network, ChinaNet2. The contract was won through Alcatel Shanghai Bell, Alcatel's flagship Chinese company.

Alcatel will provide China Telecom with the Alcatel 7750 Service Router (SR) and 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM) to support the operator in delivering a wider variety of advanced, differentiated IP and Ethernet services that will generate new revenue streams. The 7750 SR will also enable the operator to integrate its voice and service level agreement (SLA)-based data services into one unified IP/MPLS platform.

ChinaNet2 is designed to cope with the imminent network requirements for large-scale deployment of new data services such as Ethernet virtual private network (VPN) services, on top of the existing high-speed Internet access services. Equipped with the Alcatel IP service routing solution, ChinaNet2 has a solid foundation for the anticipated deployment of Next Generation Network and 3G services, which require stringent levels of Quality of Service (QoS).

"The advanced, user-centric features of the Alcatel service routing solution will help China Telecom to meet the explosive demand for high-value added services," Basil Alwan, president of Alcatel's IP activities. "We are committed to helping our customers deliver services that end users will value and we look forward to working closely with China Telecom to achieve further success in the fast-growing Chinese market."

As a next-generation service delivery solution, the Alcatel 7750 SR and 5620 SAM are gaining traction with customers worldwide. To date, more than 30 leading service providers from all geographies have selected this solution to strengthen their service portfolio and expand their market opportunities, including: SBC, Jiangsu Telecom, Hutchison Global Communications, TeliaSonera, Telenet and Spirit.

About China Telecom

China Telecom Group, officially established in 2002 following the division of the former China Telecom, is a key fixed telecom operator in China. The group has 21 provincial (municipal and autonomous regional) corporations in southern China, holding 70% of the national trunk-line transmission network assets owned by the former China Telecom. Subordinated to the central government, the new China Telecom has a 158 billion yuan (RMB) registered capital. Currently, China Telecom operates domestic and international fixed- line networks, providing voice, data, video, multimedia and information services. It is also engaged in international telecom accounts settlement and overseas market exploration.

About Alcatel Shanghai Bell

Alcatel Shanghai Bell is the first foreign-invested company limited by shares in the telecommunications sector in China, with Alcatel holding 50%+1 shares and Chinese shareholders holding the remainder. The multi-billion dollar telecom technology leader delivers end-to-end telecommunications solutions and high-quality services, covering the fixed, mobile networking, broadband access, intelligent optical networking, multimedia solutions and network applications. It also has a key international R&D center with full access to Alcatel's global technology pool, developing original technology for use in China and export to Alcatel's customers worldwide. With 6,500 employees, an advanced manufacturing center, and the most extensive sales and support network in China, it is the only company capable of meeting the global needs of Chinese customers. For more information, visit Alcatel Shanghai Bell on the Internet at http://www.alcatel-sbell.com.cn/ .

About Alcatel

Alcatel provides communications solutions to telecommunication carriers, Internet service providers and enterprises for delivery of voice, data and video applications to their customers or employees. Alcatel brings its leading position in fixed and mobile broadband networks, applications and services, to help its partners and customers build a user-centric broadband world. With sales of EURO 12.5 billion in 2003, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries.

For more information, visit Alcatel on the Internet: http://www.alcatel.com/ .

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