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To: Steve Fancy who wrote (3554)	7/19/2001 5:39:24 PM
From: zbyslaw owczarczyk	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3891

Germany's E-Plus Ready for the Future with Alcatel LMDS Contract reinforces Alcatel's fixed wireless as solution for 2G and 3G mobile networks Paris, July 19, 2001 - Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) today announced that it has signed a contract with E-Plus, Germany's third-largest mobile operator, to deploy its industry-leading broadband wireless technology in the operator's 3G network. E-Plus will use Alcatel LMDS (local multipoint distribution service) to provide mobile backhaul transmission in their GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) and UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems) networks. The estimated value of the contract is Euro 40 million. The deployment and operation of Alcatel LMDS in the E-Plus 2G/GSM network is already ongoing. "With Alcatel LMDS we are able to quickly implement our immediate roll-out plans and at the same time lay the foundation for our future UMTS mobile communication network", said Olaf Gerwig, executive director Planning & Engineering at E-Plus. "Having already successfully supported the needs of our GSM network, we are confident that Alcatel LMDS will once again provide the technical quality and reliability we need in our UMTS network to deliver the advanced mobile services our customers are waiting for." UMTS, the next generation mobile communications standard, will enable mobile phone users to access web-based services, including the Internet, directly from their handset. By maximizing spectrum efficiency Alcatel LMDS offers operators a future-proof mobile backhaul solution that connects the radio network controller and the mobile network's base station, significantly reducing transmission costs in urban 2G and 3G networks. With quicker and easier mobile base stations deployment, operators using Alcatel LMDS can deploy a flexible, scalable solution incrementally, allowing them to reap revenue generating benefits while minimizing up front investment. Alcatel's broadband wireless access system also provides ideal support both for the higher data rates expected to accompany the rollout of new services and the high base-station density in metropolitan areas. The Alcatel LMDS solution is compatible with other new mobile communications standards including GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) and EDGE (Enhanced Data rate for GSM Evolution.) "Progressive mobile operators like E-Plus understand first hand the significant business benefits that accrue from deploying LMDS in mobile networks," said Jean-David Calvet, executive vice president, Fixed Wireless, Alcatel. "The decision of E-Plus to deploy LMDS in its UMTS network is a strong endorsement of the significant market for LMDS to provide backhaul transmission in mobile networks of the future." About E-Plus E-Plus Mobilfunk GmbH, Dusseldorf, has established and operates one of the largest digital mobile communications networks in Germany. The E-Plus High Quality Net offers best voice quality and optimum network coverage at attractive prices. Already, more than 7.5 million customers have chosen E-Plus. In addition to voice telephony, private and business customers of E-Plus make use of numerous offerings for mobile data communication. E-Plus has 4,700 employees. 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 110,000 employees and sales of EURO 31 billion in 2000, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. Contact press@www.alcatel.com