Mexico's MegaCable to Deploy Alcatel's Optical Fiber Solutions
Paris, March 12, 2002 - Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA), the world leader in optical
networking, today announced that Mexican CATV giant MegaCable has chosen Alcatel as its
primary provider for optical fiber solutions for 2002. MegaCable is deploying Alcatel's optical
fiber cables as part of ongoing plans to upgrade and expand its optical networking capabilities
throughout Mexico. Alcatel has been MegaCable's primary supplier of optical fiber for over
three years, and the continued deliveries to this major service provider are evidence of
Alcatel's solid and growing presence in the CATV market.
The current MegaCable projects will employ Alcatel's dependable and user-friendly EZ-Prep
(TM) optical cables with Standard Singlemode Fibers (SSMF). EZ-Prep (TM) is popular for its
high quality and ease of use in various environments, such as aerial, buried, or duct
applications. MegaCable will also benefit from the performance of Alcatel's SSMF with the
unique ColorLock (TM) fiber coating system, which leads the industry in fiber strength and
reliability over time.
"We are very enthusiastic about our enduring relationship with MegaCable," stated Jacques
Blanc, president of Alcatel's optical fiber activities. "Given MegaCable's technological
leadership and attention to quality, this ongoing commitment to Alcatel is an important
expression of continued confidence in our offerings. Our dependable products and service
allow Alcatel to provide a cost effective optical fiber solution that ensures the highest
performance and reliability in the fast growing Mexican market."
Through ongoing intensive research and collaboration with customers, Alcatel has developed
a complete portfolio of optical fiber solutions. In order to serve the diverse and evolving needs
of networks, Alcatel offers multi-mode fiber, SSMF, the recently introduced enhanced SMF
(E-SMF), and the advanced Non Zero-Dispersion Shifted Fibers (NZ-DSF), TeraLight (TM)
Metro and TeraLight (TM) Ultra. A wide variety of cable designs and connectivity solutions
enable Alcatel to supply optical networks from end to end in a variety of environments.
Notes to the editors:
About ColorLock (TM)
In order to readily distinguish optical fibers from one another to facilitate splicing and
troubleshooting, manufacturers color their fibers following a standard code. Alcatel's ColorLock
coating is a unique innovation in the industry, wherein the color is incorporated in each fiber's
secondary coating, replacing the traditional surface application of thin layers of ink. Because
the fiber color is integrated into the coating, the color is brilliant, always consistent, and as
durable as the fiber coating itself. The strength and mechanical performance of the colored
fibers are guaranteed, now and in the future. ColorLock is available on all of Alcatel's single
mode and non-zero dispersion shifted fibers.
About Alcatel
According to leading telecom market research firm RHK, Alcatel was the 2001 world leader in
global optical transport - encompassing terrestrial and submarine applications - with 17%
market share, in terrestrial optical transport with 14.2% market share and in submarine optical
transport with 41% market share, an unprecedented achievement in the telecom industry.
Alcatel's optics business comprises optical components, optical fibers, SDH/SONET and
DWDM systems, cross-connects, microwave radio links, network intelligence, and services for
both terrestrial and submarine applications.
Alcatel designs, develops and builds innovative and competitive communications networks,
enabling carriers, service providers and enterprises to deliver any type of content, such as
voice, data and multimedia, to any type of consumer, anywhere in the world. Relying on its
leading and comprehensive products and solutions portfolio, stretching from end-to-end
optical infrastructures, fixed and mobile networks to broadband access, Alcatel's customers
can focus on optimizing their service offerings and revenue streams. With sales of EURO 25
billion in 2001 and 99,000 employees, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries.
About MegaCable
With around 400,000 subscribers in 33 cities, MegaCable operates Mexico's largest cable
television system, a 96% two-way HFC network. MegaCable also provides Internet access in 15
Mexican cities through its trade-mark, Meg@Red to more than 80,000 home and business
subscribers, with two-way broadband access not using dial-up nor telephony. For more
information, visit megacable.com.mx
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