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To: zbyslaw owczarczyk who wrote (2929)	1/29/2001 6:11:11 PM
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Alcatel Broadband Wireless Leadership Recognized by Wireless Communications Association Use of Alcatel LMDS to address underserved markets impresses jury of industry leaders Paris, January 29, 2001 - The Wireless Communications Association (WCA) has recognized Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) and its American customer, Prime Companies, Inc. for their success in bridging the digital divide by extending access to commercial broadband services to underserved communities in the US using broadband wireless technology. Honored at a recent ceremony, Broadband Fixed Wireless Access Technical Award recipients were selected by a jury of leading carriers and engineering companies within WCA, the primary trade association for the fixed wireless broadband industry. Andrew Kreig, President of WCA said : "Prime Companies, in conjunction with their technology partner, Alcatel, exemplify the important role that broadband wireless technology can play in addressing underserved markets. This award recognizes their efforts and their success in providing advanced telecommunications services, such as high-speed Internet access, to business who might otherwise be bypassed by the broadband revolution." Alcatel LMDS (local multipoint distribution system) is the industry-leading point to multipoint broadband wireless access solution deployed for more than 100 service providers worldwide. Prime Companies benefits from Alcatel's global deployment experience, while receiving the local support necessary to get them up and running quickly. About Alcatel LMDS Supporting Alcatel's leadership in the broadband access market -- including DSL and DLC -- Alcatel is currently the LMDS broadband wireless access market leader with over 6000 base station sectors shipped and more than 100 customers in commercial and trial deployments. Alcatel's success in LMDS broadband wireless access can be attributed to: - Reliable, high-performance products available NOW for mass commercial deployment; - Availability of end-to-end networking solutions including products for Core, Edge, Transmission, and Network & Service management; - Global turnkey deployment experience combined with strong local/in-country presence and deployment support; - Full range of pre- and post-licence support services, including business case analysis, network design & engineering, and customised financing assistance when applicable. The comprehensive Alcatel LMDS solution is a multiservice broadband wireless network comprised of base station and customer premises equipment, and network and service management. 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 116,000 employees and sales of EURO 23 billion in 1999, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. Contact press@www.alcatel.com