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To: Steve Fancy who wrote (3150)	3/23/2001 11:33:51 AM
From: pat mudge	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3891

ALA and China Telecom: alcatel.com Incidentally, I'm hearing similar comments on DSL growth from Siemens. Europe has an entirely different mind-set from the US as well as an embedded ISDN structure that's conducive to DSL deployment. What begins in 2001 will be dwarfed by 2002. Pat

To: Steve Fancy who wrote (3150)	3/23/2001 1:02:39 PM
From: zbyslaw owczarczyk	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3891

Alcatel jumps into the Next Generation Network at the Access Layer As industry first, Alcatel Litespan-1540 Multiservice Access Node fully integrates an embedded IP server card. Hanover, Germany, March 23, 2001 - Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) launches VoIP (voice over IP) and access gateway capabilities in its multiservice access node Litespan-1540, integrating the Next Generation Network in its multiservice concept. The new IP capabilities are implemented in a new server card that can be plugged in Litespan-1540 Multiservice Line Shelf on a universal slot alongside NB and BB line cards, together with the transport and controller cards. This seemingly "simple" card embodies the capabilities of an IP server embedded in the access node, optimizing the use of bandwidth and bringing voice packets closer to the subscriber. This VoIP server card is fully compatible with the already installed base, and can transform at any time an already operational Litespan DLC into an Access Gateway, thus allowing fast and cost effective migration of traditional networks to NGN. Voice services are simultaneously conveyed and can be groomed to either the PSTN (with V5.2) or to the IP network (with H248) thereby providing the operator the solution most adapted to his network. For the business/high residential customers VoDSL bundled services (voice & data) are also provided. Alcatel Litespan-1540 is the platform able to provide a truly multiservice offer (voice, data, ADSL) for both the residential and business market. Voice-over-TDM with open V5.2 interfaces, Voice-over-DSL, Voice-over-IP ensure an easy response to evolving customer needs. Its powerful network management capabilities make it an easy to use cost-effective solution. The operator can smoothly migrate from today's TDM networks with this future safe Litespan to packet networks on a subscriber per subscriber basis and decide on the migration speed in line with the market requirements. Alcatel will soon offer a fully end-to-end integrated class 5 Next Generation Network application with the Litespan 1540 Access Gateway and the Alcatel 1000 Softswitch, using the standard signaling protocol H.248 (MEGACO). Alcatel Litespan is leading the access market with 25 million lines installed worldwide. 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 130,000 employees and sales of EURO 31 billion in 2000, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. Contact press@www.alcatel.com