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To: elmatador who wrote (2533)	10/5/2000 1:27:54 PM
From: Steve Fancy	Respond to of 3891

Alcatel to provide a wet and dry DWDM network for Mozambique, Mozambique's largest telecommunications project to date BusinessWire, 10/5/2000 10:09 PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2000--Alcatel, the world leader in optical networking, and Telecomunicacoes de Mocambique (TDM), the Mozambican public telecommunications operator, have signed a contract on a full turnkey basis for the first phase of Mozambique's National Backbone Transmission Network. The project is valued at approximately 32 million US$ and will comprise submarine and terrestrial transmission cables, as well as a network management system. To date it is the largest telecommunications project in Mozambique. The aim of this system is to provide a national fibre optic network to improve the national, regional and international telecommunications of the country. The network will cover more than 1,000 km, including overland cabling, along a coastal festoon configuration (see the map). This architecture represents an alternative solution in comparison with full terrestrial networks, and will be linking some of the main towns of the country that are located along the coast, thus allowing TDM to extend this network regionally and internationally. Furthermore, the underwater network will be more secure and resilient in terms of damage from external sources and extreme weather conditions such as severe flooding. The system will use two pure silica fibre optic pairs with an initial 2.5 Gbit/s traffic capacity per pair, plus two additional pairs as spare capacity. This first phase of the network will link Maputo and Beira via Xai-Xai, Inhambane and Vilanculos. To create a secure environment for the system, the submarine cable will be provided with single and double armouring. In addition, Alcatel will be the exclusive supplier of all the equipment for the project including add-drop multiplexers and network management applications. The contract will cover the manufacturing and installation of the different parts of the network, as well as the civil work of the land routes between each landing point and terminal station. "We have chosen Alcatel, because they are able to provide a complete network solution, encompassing submarine and terrestrial sections, adapted to our needs. For Mozambique, having this kind of network is a key factor in the development of our country, especially in terms of new technologies ", stated Rui Fernandes, Chairman and Managing Director, Telecomunicacoes de Mocambique. "In an area which hasn't been very well surveyed in the past, this new contract proves Alcatel's ability to build networks meeting customers' requirements," said Christian Reinaudo, President of Alcatel's Optics Group. "With this new contract in Africa, Alcatel, the only vendor able to provide turnkey terrestrial and submarine optical networks with integrated network management, is confirming its global leadership in DWDM systems." The network will be installed by the end of the year 2001. About Telecomunicacoes de Mocambique (TDM) TDM is the main supplier of public telecommunication services in Mozambique. The fundamental role of communications in a modern society and the advent of the information society are continuing to make telecommunications a critical sector in the development of any country. TDM takes cognisance of the important role it has to fulfil in the socio-economic development of Mozambique. It is to this effect, and in accordance with the policies of the Government of Mozambique, that all efforts are directed towards the implementation of an ambitious programme for the development of the National Telecommunications Network. This will assist in satisfying the communication needs of the community at large, while also guaranteeing that a large section of the population will have access to telephone. The development programme, of which the National Backbone Transmission Network project will form an important part, will at the same time also address the imbalances existing in development through the integration on a national level of the terms on which products, services and other facilities are provided. For more information, visit TDM on the Internet: tdm.mz About Alcatel In November 1999, RHK, a leading telecommunications analyst firm, said that Alcatel holds a 23% share - the number one position - of the world's total transport market, which comprises submarine and terrestrial transmission systems. RHK noted that Alcatel's market-leading 37% market share in the submarine networks segment helped secure the top position in the total transport market. In addition, RHK found that Alcatel commands a 37% share of the digital cross-connect systems (DCS) segment. Cross-connect systems contain the enabling technology for operators to offer high bandwidth services. Alcatel is also cited as the global leader in terms of DWDM market share for the global market encompassing both terrestrial and submarine applications. Alcatel is the world leader in delivering full turnkey submarine network solutions and services. Alcatel leads this industry in terms of: o having the highest sold capacity up to 5.12 Tbit/s for the long-haul systems and 3.6 Tbit/s for the short-haul ones, using the latest DWDM technology; o having the largest manufacturing capacity at 85,000 km per year strategically located around the Globe; o managing 11 dedicated purposed-designed vessels for a tight control on the delivery schedule. Current contracts, worth US$ 4.5+ billion, include the most advanced undersea networks in the world today: Atlantica-1 and FLAG Atlantic-1 systems in the Atlantic, the FLAG Pacifc-1, Japan-US and Southern Cross transpacific systems, and the MAC and MAYA-1 systems in the Americas and the SAT-3 around Africa. Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data networking solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers world-wide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 23 billion in 1999, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit. Alcatel on the Internet: alcatel.com CONTACT: Alcatel Press Contacts Pascale Strubel, +33 (0)1 40 76 12 69 pascale.strubel@alcatel.fr Sophie Pepe, + 33 (0)1 55 51 63 57 sophie.pepe@asn.alcatel.co.uk

To: elmatador who wrote (2533)	10/5/2000 5:52:33 PM
From: zbyslaw owczarczyk	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3891

First Mark Comm. and Alcatel: FirstMark Communications Europe SA Selects Alcatel's Wireless PDH and SDH Technology This contract Follows a Significant Order for Alcatel's LMDS Solution in July 2000 Paris, 22 August, 2000 - Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) today announced it has won a contract valued at EURO 100 million from FirstMark Communications for the turnkey delivery of PDH/SDH microwave systems. The contract announced today for Alcatel's PDH/SDH microwave systems now enables FirstMark to connect LMDS base stations to the appropriate nationwide transmission network. Alcatel will be deploying its PDH/SDH technology for FirstMark throughout Europe over the next three years. Alcatel is supplying SDH and PDH microwave systems from the Optinex(TM) family for the link between the LMDS base stations and each country's nationwide fiber-optic network. Alcatel 9600 USY microwave systems can be supplied for the frequency range 6GHz to 38GHz and can therefore be used practically anywhere - in metropolitan as well as rural areas. Alcatel 9600 systems enable the best possible utilisation of the frequency spectrum through 128 QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation). The Alcatel solution includes a powerful end-to-end network management system covering the operation of the network at all levels. Dr. Dieter Finke, senior vice president of FirstMark Communications Europe SA said: "We selected Alcatel because of the high quality of the systems, its worldwide presence and its support for new high speed networks." "We are pleased to support FirstMark Communications in the deployment of its European network," said Bruno Piacentini, President of the Wireless Transmission Division of Alcatel's Optics Group. "By using these Alcatel competitive solutions, FirstMark Communication achieves the aim of fast, efficient communications, anytime, anywhere and creates new value for its customers" he added. Note to Editors In July 2000, Alcatel in France received an order for its LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Service) solution for "last mile" access. This Alcatel LMDS solution enables FirstMark Communications to cost-effectively deliver high-speed Internet, ISDN and leased-line services to small and medium-sized businesses using a high frequency broadband wireless system. The comprehensive Alcatel LMDS solution is a multiservice broadband wireless network comprised of base station and customer premises equipment, and network and service management. A base station, consisting of digital modulation equipment with optional switching capabilities and point-to-multipoint transmitters and receivers, is the central location that collects all traffic to and from customers within a given wireless coverage area. It is also the linking point between the customer and the network backbone. Customer premises equipment includes Radio Termination (RT) transceivers and Network Termination (NT) units, which support a full range of services. The network and service management suite supports complete end to end management of both the wireless and wireline portions of the customers network, providing a full range of billing, statistics and maintenance support. About Alcatel Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data networking solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 23 billion in 1999, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. About FirstMark Communications FirstMark Communications is building the largest and most pervasive end-to-end broadband Internet network infrastructure throughout Europe, connecting 170 cities in 18 countries. Today, FirstMark operates a nationwide high-speed optical fibre network in Germany that extends more than 3,500 kilometres, connecting 23 cities. A leading provider of Broadband Internet Services in Europe, FirstMark will offer a full suite of communications, hosting and applications services for commercial businesses and Internet solution providers. The company currently has operations and business development activities in twelve major European countries including Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, and Finland. FirstMark is based in Luxembourg. Contact press@www.alcatel.com FirstMark Communications France awards Alcatel a 100 million Euros contract as part of its broadband wireless local loop deployment in France Alcatel LMDS and wireless IP turnkey solutions to be deployed nationwide Paris, 18 July, 2000 - FirstMark Communications France, the wireless local loop operator and broadband Internet service provider, has awarded Alcatel, the world leader for broadband wireless local loop, a 100 million Euros frame-contract. The contract follows FirstMark's choice of Alcatel as their exclusive supplier for broadband wireless access equipment. The contract includes the provision and the installation of Alcatel LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Services) and Alcatel Wireless IP (Internet Protocol) throughout France. FirstMark Communications France was recently proposed the award of a national license by the French Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ART). Alcatel will provide an end-to-end solution including the installation of base stations, site search and installation as well as network design. By the end of 2000, the Alcatel equipment will be deployed in several major French cities. Since March 1999, FirstMark Communications France had already completed extensive testing of the Alcatel equipment quality in its pilot installation in Lyon, including trial customers. The Alcatel LMDS and Alcatel Wireless IP solutions will enable FirstMark to cost-effectively deliver voice, data, high-speed Internet, and multimedia services to business customers using broadband wireless systems operating in the 26 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum. Tim Samples, President and Chief Operating Officer of FirstMark Communications Europe, commented : "We are very pleased to partner with Alcatel as we are building our end-to-end broadband network throughout France and Europe." Thierry Mileo, CEO of FirstMark Communications France, stated: "Our decision to select Alcatel's LMDS technology was driven by the results of the pilot network deployed in Lyon as well as by their capability to provide turnkey solutions and build long-term partnership." Gérard Dega, Alcatel's President for France, said:"Our strong local presence in France combined with our close cooperation with FirstMark has helped us meet their specific constraints and objectives in a timely and professional manner. " Jean-David Calvet, Alcatel's Executive Vice-President for the Fixed Wireless activities, said: "This new success confirms that Alcatel offers the most complete broadband wireless access solutions today." Alcatel broadband wireless solutions enable service providers to quickly and conveniently connect end users, cost-effectively extending the reach of their broadband networks. The point-to-multipoint technology offers dynamic bandwidth allocation for Internet applications at speeds up to 8 Mbit/s and allows telephone connections at 2 Mbit/s. The only equipment required by the end user is a very small outdoor antenna (less that 30 centimetre diameter) and indoor network termination device. With more than 2500 sites already installed for more than 100 companies around the world, Alcatel is the world leader in the broadband wireless local loop. About Alcatel Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data communications solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 23 billion in 1999, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. About FirstMark Communications France : FirstMark Communications France is a consortium composed of Suez-Lyonnaise des Eaux (18 %), Groupe Arnault (18 %), Rallye (10 %), BNP-Paribas (10 %),Francarep (Groupe Rothschild) (10 %) and FirstMark Communications Europe (34 %), which applied on 31 January 2000 for a national WLL license, as well as for each of 22 regional licenses, in the framework of the appeal to tender launched by the French Telecommunications Regulation Authority. About FirstMark Communications Europe : FirstMark Communications is building the largest and most pervasive end-to-end broadband Internet network infrastructure throughout Europe, connecting more than 150 cities in 18 countries. The company currently has operations and business development activities in twelve major European countries including Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, and Finland. FirstMark is based in Luxembourg. Further information is available from www.firstmark.net Contact press@www.alcatel.com