Alcatel-Lucent delivers first IP-based
mobile next generation network (NGN) to India’s MTNL
NGN solution enables MTNL to optimize and simplify its mobile network,
while advancing the
commercialization of 3G and IMS-based mobile services
Delhi, May 15th, 2009: Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext
Paris and NYSE:
The deployment of Alcatel-Lucent’s mobile NGN solution
for MTNL supports the operator’s leadership in the competitive market of
Mumbai. It leverages common network hardware and software assets to
provide MTNL with the network scalability and agility to migrate from a 2G to a
3G network and to IMS as the market needs justify it. The mobile NGN solution
will significantly decrease MTNL’s time-to-market for advanced mobile services.
Mr. R S P Sinha, CMD MTNL, while launching the
3G services in Mumbai, said, “MTNL’s endeavours are focused on offering the
latest technology and services to its customers. MTNL has been
instrumental in providing the most competitive quality services to its customers
and also keeping the market prices at affordable levels even for the common
man. 3G services are going to revolutionalize
the way we communicate and entertain ourselves.”
Alcatel-Lucent's mobile NGN solution is based on a secure,
distributed architecture that enables MTNL to flexibly address traffic growth,
reduce operation costs and simplify network maintenance.
“This
win demonstrates the value of the long-term customer relationship and
commitment of Alcatel-Lucent in India. Our undisputed technology leadership,
innovation, and global knowledge and experience in telecommunications allows us
to deliver a solution that positions our customers well to meet the challenge
of increasing competition both today and tomorrow,” said Mr. Vivek Mohan, President,
Alcatel-Lucent India.
The mobile NGN solution deployment is a part of a
multi year agreement under which Alcatel-Lucent is providing an end-to-end
GSM/EDGE solution to MTNL. Services offered under the agreement include project
management, consulting and design, installation and deployment, network
operations, maintenance and integration and testing. Alcatel-Lucent has
supplied more than 50 percent of MTNL’s TDM switches and more than 2 million
GSM lines to MTNL previously.
Alcatel-Lucent is a leading NGN solution provider for
telecom operators, government organizations and enterprises worldwide, having
deployed NGN solutions globally in more than 300 fixed and mobile networks to
date.
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About MTNL
Since launch of MTNL’s GSM mobile
services in the year 2002, the number of GSM connections has reached 3.44
million as on 30.6.2008. The present GSM Network is EDGE enabled and hence can
provide high data rate to mobile customers. We have already planned for 3G
Network capacity of 0.25 million lines each in Delhi & Mumbai in 2008-09.
MTNL has launched ‘Internet Protocol Television’ (IPTV). IPTV technology has
now matured and nearly 5000 customers each in Delhi & Mumbai have
subscribed to this service. IPTV gives quality TV viewing at affordable rates.
IPTV also provides other services like Video on Demand, Time-Shift TV, Audio on Demand etc
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
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