Movilnet and Lucent Technologies Launch Advanced Third-Generation Mobile Network in Venezuela
Wednesday November 20, 1:30 pm ET
Commercial 3G CDMA2000 1X Network Can Double Voice Capacity and Provide High-speed Data Services at Speeds of up to 153 Kilobits per Second
CARACAS, Venezuela, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telecommunicaciones Movilnet C.A. (Movilnet), the wireless division of Venezuela's largest telecommunications operator CANTV (NYSE: VNT - News), today announced the commercial launch of an advanced third-generation (3G) CDMA2000 1X voice and high-speed data network using equipment, software and services from Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU - News). Movilnet, a member of the Verizon International group of companies, can significantly increase its voice capacity and offer subscribers new data services such as high-speed instant messaging, e-mail and Internet access at speeds of up to 153 kilobits per second (kbps) with this new network.
Lucent built the 3G CDMA2000 nationwide network to complement Movilnet's existing TDMA (time division multiple access) network and facilitate its evolution to advanced 3G services. Movilnet's CDMA2000 and TDMA networks will coexist allowing the company to utilize its existing infrastructure and radio frequency spectrum (850 MHz).
"The new 3G CDMA2000 network launched today will enable us to meet growing subscriber demand and introduce compelling new services to our customers," said Gustavo Roosen, president of Telecomunicaciones Movilnet C.A. "We are pleased to continue our work with Lucent and remain committed to providing our customers with advanced mobile communications services."
Movilnet's subscribers will be able to access the CDMA2000 network with CDMA2000 1X cell phones or personal digital assistants (PDAs) and laptop PCs equipped with CDMA2000 1X PC cards.
"We are proud to work with Movilnet as they remain at the forefront of mobile communications by launching this 3G network," said Gonzalo Salazar, managing director, Lucent Technologies in Venezuela. "Our solutions provide Movilnet with significant investment protection because they support future versions of 3G CDMA2000 technology, giving Movilnet the ability to expand its network."
CDMA2000 is an advanced and efficient wireless technology being introduced worldwide and an international 3G standard established by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). CDMA2000 cost-effectively evolves a multitude of network technologies to support 3G services.
"Lucent and Movilnet worked as a team to deploy this advanced network and its completion is truly a major milestone for all of us," said Luis Figueiredo, Lucent's regional sales director in charge of the CANTV Movilnet account. "We'll continue to work closely with Movilnet to provide solutions that meet their needs today and tomorrow."
Lucent's Mobility Solutions Group is a leading global provider of mobile networking technologies, having deployed more than 70,000 spread-spectrum base stations for mobile operators worldwide.
About Movilnet
Telecomunicaciones Movilnet C.A. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CANTV, providing mobile communication services, with nationwide coverage, to more than 2,500,000 customers representing 42% of the cellular market in Venezuela. The company is headquartered in Caracas and has 16 regional commercial offices and operations centers with more than 1,300 authorized agents throughout the country. Movilnet has the backing and support of Verizon International, which has a controlling interest in CANTV.
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