MTPCS and Nokia build GSM network in Montana

Nokia enhances its leading position in Release 4 core networks deployments

May 08, 2006 -- Espoo, Finland - MTPCS, LLC, d.b.a. Chinook Wireless, has selected Nokia to build a GSM/GPRS/EDGE network throughout Montana. Nokia is supplying 100 percent of the radio and core network, along with network services. The companies have signed a five-year supply contract covering equipment, network planning services, deployment services and Nokia Care services.Chinook Wireless will be deploying one of North America's first 3GPP Release 4 network architectures, using Nokia's mobile softswitch solution MSC Server System. Additionally, Nokia is providing a portfolio of services, including network planning, installation, integration, and testing.

"Chinook Wireless is committed to delivering the highest quality wireless voice and data services in the State of Montana," said Jonathan Foxman, President and CEO. "Nokia's GSM/GPRS/EDGE solution will enable Chinook to deliver state-of-the-art digital wireless services. With Nokia's support, we will provide a service that will greatly exceed our customers' expectations."

The GSM/GPRS/EDGE network will replace Chinook Wireless' CDMA network, enabling subscribers to benefit from higher performing network service with increased coverage, higher voice quality and advanced digital data services like multimedia messaging and Internet browsing.

"Chinook Wireless has given Nokia a unique opportunity to build a GSM/GPRS/EDGE greenfield network with our industry-leading radio and core network equipment," said Tim Johnson, Vice President, Networks, Nokia. "We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Chinook Wireless and bringing Montana residents superior wireless voice and data experiences."

With its Networks division, Nokia is a leading provider of mobile and IP network infrastructure to mobile, fixed, and hybrid operators and provides a full portfolio of radio and core network equipment and services.

About Chinook Wireless
Chinook Wireless provides wireless communications services to communities across the State of Montana. Chinook Wireless was formed in May 2005 to acquire the wireless operations of Blackfoot Communications, Inc., and 3 Rivers Telecommunications, Inc. as an initial platform from which to grow. Chinook Wireless is committed to becoming a strongly positive force and a catalyst for growth in Montana by delivering the highest quality wireless voice and data services.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

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Motorola Signs $33 Million Contract with NITEL for CDMA 2000 1X Network in Nigeria

Motorola’s solution enables fixed mobile convergence and new services

LAGOS, Nigeria – 9 May, 2006 – Nigeria Telecommunication Limited (NITEL) has signed a contract with Motorola for the deployment of a code division multiple access (CDMA) network across Lagos. By deploying a CDMA network, NITEL intends to increase its customer base from thousands to millions and offer richer, faster and more efficient services to Lagos’ mobile phone users.The contract, which follows the $50 million GSM contract signed between Motorola and NITEL in 2003 builds upon a successful CDMA pilot project, and will allow NITEL to realize several key benefits including the ability to converge voice, data and video applications and also improve security and overall voice quality.

“As demand for wireless phones continues to grow across Nigeria, NITEL must meet this market need by expanding the service it provides,� says Chief Cornelius Adebayo, Nigeria’s Hon. Minister of Communications. “Motorola’s CDMA technology will achieve this aim, and enable us to complement our fixed line service with top-quality wireless phone services.�

"Motorola recognizes the crucial role that telecommunications plays in ensuring continued development in Nigeria and is helping NITEL achieve its plan to install six million telephone lines within the next three years,� said Raphael Udeogu, Motorola Nigeria Country Manager. “We are helping operators like NITEL continue the momentum towards developing fully converged core networks that will enable synchronized voice, data, and multimedia applications.�

NITEL expects its new technology platform, which is set to be implemented within four months, to add capacity for 300,000 new customers to its wireless network, and secure its leadership position in Africa by growing its subscriber base to one million.

“Today’s announcement will offer our customers a new wireless phone experience and will provide a platform which is compatible with future advancement of new applications and services,� said Albert Mashi, CEO, NITEL. “We have chosen Motorola to implement our CDMA network because they have both the technology and expertise to fulfill this important project, and their quick time-to-market will allow us to maintain our reputation for rapid, reliable results.�

About NITEL
Incorporated as a private limited liability company in 1984, NITEL is a merger of the defunct Nigerian External Telecommunications Limited (NET) as well as the Telecommunications Division of the Post and Telecoms Department (P&T). In the two decades of its existence, NITEL has demonstrated remarkable resilience and corporate capacity which remain unparalleled in Nigeria. In line with global trends and the quest for corporate and all-round stakeholder value, NITEL is currently undergoing fundamental changes, which is revolutionizing its business. The pace of corporate change initiatives has been accelerated and is leading to the emergence of a truly national public carrier engaged with strategic investment partners; deploying leading edge technology, embracing broad-based ownership and global best practices.

NITEL is committed to the realization of the strategic corporate development objectives which is chiefly the provision of world class telecoms services.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com

Source: Motorola

TIPA chooses Nokia N80 as Best Mobile Imaging Device 2006

May 08, 2006 -- Espoo, Finland - Nokia today revealed that the Nokia N80 multimedia computer has been voted the Best Mobile Imaging Device in Europe 2006 by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), the largest photo and imaging press association in Europe. The award is an endorsement of the Nokia N80's industry-leading feature set, which makes it one of the most high performance devices currently available in the marketplace.Commenting on the award, TIPA praised the Nokia N80 as "so much more than just a camera phone." The official comment from the TIPA Awards 2006 jury reads: "the Nokia N80 is a multimedia device with a host of superb functions. It combines a 3 megapixel camera, integrated flash, 20x digital zoom, video and MP3 player into one stylish package. As soon as you switch on, the N80 is ready to shoot. Using a 2GB miniSD card you can store nearly 1000 images at up to 2048x1536 (JPEG up to 16.7 million/24-bit color). Printing your images is easy, too. You can take the images off the miniSD card or connect the N80 to your printer via PictBridge or Bluetooth. The WiFi feature also allows you to send your images to any compatible TV or PC, plus you can edit your images, add text and some special effects."

The Nokia N80 is part of the Nokia Nseries, a range of high performance multimedia computers that incorporate multiple functionalities in one beautifully designed device. With Nokia Nseries products, people can use a single device to do everything from snapping print-quality images, reading email, listening to music, browsing the Web, watching TV on the move, and much more. Moreover, multimedia computers can effortlessly be connected to the Internet, enabling people to communicate, create and share experiences, participate in Internet communities and access digital content using available mobile broadband connections such as WLAN and 3G.

"The compact yet feature-rich Nokia N80 has raised the bar for mobile devices, and we are delighted to receive this accolade from consumer electronics magazines across Europe," said Mads Winblad, vice president, Multimedia Sales and Channel Management, EMEA, Nokia. "This award is also an endorsement of the technological leadership of the Nokia Nseries range of multimedia computers. Comprising the functionality of a highly advanced converged mobile device, the Nokia N80 empowers people to pursue professional goals and personal passions with equal fervor."

TIPA was founded in 1991 as an independent, non-profit association of European photo and imaging magazines. With 31 member magazines from twelve countries, it is currently the largest photo and imaging press association in Europe. Once a year, editors from the TIPA member magazines meet to vote for the Best Photo and Imaging Products in Europe. The TIPA Awards Ceremony this year will take place in Cologne, Germany, on the opening day of Photokina 2006.

About Nokia Nseries
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia devices that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, whenever and wherever they want.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

Source: Nokia

Motorola Introduces Next Generation Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Roadside Network Equipment

Departments of Transportation, Auto Manufacturers and Application Developers can begin studying advanced vehicle safety systems and characteristics specific to 5.9GHz band

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – May 8, 2006 – Today, at the ITS America 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) announced the availability of its MOTODRIVE™ wireless network architecture in the 5.9 GHz band. Motorola is working with select industry stakeholders to use key MOTODRIVE components today, under an existing 5.9GHz experimental license, to more accurately test the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) applications and use cases identified by the US Department of Transportation.MOTODRIVE is a roadside network architecture, aimed at supporting the government’s VII initiatives, that explores how broadband wireless technology could one day reduce traffic accidents and road congestion by establishing vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-roadside communication capabilities.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has allocated the 5.9 GHz radio frequency spectrum to the U.S. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Community so they can begin testing Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) based applications in support of the VII initiatives.

As VII stakeholders collaborate to define the future DSRC standard, Motorola has developed MOTODRIVE, which assembles off-the shelf components and technologies, including the network, processing hardware, applications manager, applications, and systems management, that serve as a surrogate to the DSRC standard of the future. Motorola has conducted nearly 2,000 miles of on-the-road testing of MOTODRIVE in the 2.4GHz frequency band, and is exploring applications that move vehicle safety from reactive, to proactive systems, by providing drivers with collision avoidance, road hazard and proximity alerts among other things.

“Motorola’s MOTODRIVE network architecture, operating in the 5.9GHz band, moves us one step closer towards the US DOT’s VII vision by providing a cost effective, managed platform upon which applications can be rapidly developed, deployed and validated today. With this system, our customers can now study the coverage, propagation and multipath characteristics specific to the 5.9GHz band,� said Scott Propp, director of Connected Vehicle platforms for Motorola.

Motorola’s Architecture Recognized as One of “The Best of ITS�
Motorola’s MOTODRIVE wireless network architecture operating in the 2.4GHz band also has won a “Best of ITS Award� in the “Research and Innovation� category. ITS America’s Best of ITS Awards is an annual program honoring the most innovative, effective, and influential projects and programs among the members of ITS America. Motorola’s MOTODRIVE architecture was selected from more than 70 entries. Winners in six categories were announced during the opening ceremony on Sunday, May 7.

Attendees visiting Motorola’s Booth (#346) during the May 7-9 event in Philadelphia also will have an opportunity to see live MOTODRIVE demonstrations.

Motorola has significant system experience in the deployment of high-mobility outdoor broadband systems that are being leveraged in the development of Intelligent Transportation Systems. This experience includes the deployment of a number of wireless broadband networks for VII test beds, municipal wireless systems and public safety systems. Motorola products are being used to power managed broadband networks worldwide, and leverage a broad range of key technologies including WiFi, mobile mesh networking, and 4.9 GHz public safety systems.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering the “must have� products, “must do� experiences and powerful networks – along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com

Source: Motorola

Seville Gives The Thumbs Up To Mobile TV

Seville Consumer DVB-H Trial a Huge Success

May 05, 2006 -- Seville, Spain - Abertis Telecom, Nokia and Vodafone España today presented the first conclusions of a pilot scheme for digital television on mobile phones, based on DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld) technology, which began in the city on the 16th December 2005.Highlights:

- 80.08% of the participants would recommend the Mobile TV service
- 8 out of 10 participants consider the service "very easy" to use
- News, series and magazine programmes are, in that order, the most popular content
- The trial started on the 16th December and involved 300 consumers within the city of Seville

300 users took part in the pilot which offered 14 television channels from a variety of local broadcasters including, Antena 3 TV, Net TV, Sogecable, Telecinco, RTVA (Canal Sur), RTVE, RTVV (Canal Nou) and Veo TV.

The key finding is that 72.8% of those taking part are very or quite interested in Mobile TV while 80.08% would recommend it.

In addition, participants used the service for 35.39 minutes on average per day and 37.90 minutes at weekends.

The most popular content among participants was news, series and magazine programmes. This compares with films, sport and documentaries which are the most popular content on traditional terrestrial broadcast TV services.

Mobility, use of available time and fast access to news or to a favourite programme are the three core factors contributing to the success of the service which, for 8 out of 10 participants, was 'very easy' to use.

DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast Handheld) technology involves adapting terrestrial digital television standards to the specific requirements imposed by its use on the move, such as low battery consumption and small screen size.

The Mayor of Seville, Alfredo Sánchez Monteseirín, together with directors from Abertis Telecom, Nokia and Vodafone España, presented the results of this consumer Mobile TV trial at an event in Seville on Friday 5 May. Seville was selected for the pilot four months ago as a city at the forefront of technical innovation. In addition to the consumer trial, the project has also involved the creation of an experimental platform for mobile TV and the development of new technologies for mobile communications.

Abertis, Nokia and Vodafone España declared that they were highly satisfied with the first conclusions on this new system for delivering mobile television, which offers consumers content which they are already familiar with from conventional television services.

Abertis Telecom
Abertis Telecom is the leading telecommunications infrastructures and services group in Spain. Through Tradia and Retevisión, it has more than 3,000 sites for the broadcast and distribution of analogue and digital radio and television signals. It also provides the widest range of mobile radio communication services for security and emergency telecommunications services for telephone operators. It is part of Abertis, the leading private corporation in Spain in the management of transport and communications infrastructures.

Vodafone
VODAFONE España is part of the Vodafone Group, the leading mobile phone company in the world, with the presence of 27 countries and agreements with another 32 throughout the five continents. VODAFONE provides a full range of mobile telecommunications services, including voice and data communication, to be accessed by a proportional figure of more than 179 million customers. The almost 13 million Vodafone España customers benefit from the experience and capacity of this leading world company, which helps its customers - individuals, businesses and communities - to be better connected in the mobile world.

Vodafone is a global organisation recognised throughout the world because of the quality of its service and the innovation in its products. Vodafone's latest global service range, Vodafone live!, with 3G, opens up a world of mobile communication in colour through messages with photos and videos, also providing television, video games, polyphonic melodies and real music, news, e-mail, chat and services based on the location. Vodafone live! is available in 23 countries and has more than 38 million active customers throughout the world.

Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications, promoting the growth and sustainability of the mobility sector as a whole. Nokia connects people and allows them to access the information they are interested in, providing innovative, easy-to-use products such as mobile phones, devices and solutions for the world of images, games, communications media and business. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services to mobile network operators and companies.

Source: Nokia

Motorola to Showcase its MOTOwi4â„¢ Wireless Broadband Solutions as Official Corporate Hosts of WiMAX World Europe

BASINGSTOKE, UK - May 8, 2006 - Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced it will demonstrate its comprehensive MOTOwi4™ wireless broadband solutions at WiMAX World Europe. The MOTOwi4 portfolio incorporates Canopy® wireless broadband solutions, Mesh and WiMAX access networks and backhaul solutions and is designed to help service providers offer true high-speed fixed or mobile access to their customers.Conference: WiMAX World Europe
Where: Austria Center in Vienna
When: 22-24 May, 2006
Stand Number: 202

Motorola has pledged its support as official corporate host of WiMAX World Europe and will demonstrate new MOTOwi4 solutions at its stand (202), as well as contributing to the conference speaker programme. WiMAX World Europe promises to be the largest wireless and mobile broadband event in Europe and aims to address the opportunities, threats and likely progress of the technology. With Europe a key region for WiMAX adoption, the conference aims to help operators develop WiMAX networks for maximum efficiency and revenue.

Motorola Speakers at WiMAX World Europe:

Dan Coombes, Chief Technical Officer, Motorola Networks, and General Manager, Wireless Broadband

* Keynote - WiMAX: Rolling Out the Reality of Seamless Mobility

Raghu Rau, Senior VP, Global Marketing and Strategy, Motorola Networks

* Conference Power Breakfast Speaker
* Executive Round Table Speaker – WiMAX and the Future of Mobile Broadband

Stephane Cohen, WiMAX business development, Europe

* Panel – Network Planning: The Key Issues for WiMAX

Paul Sergeant, Director of Marketing, WiMAX

* WiMAX Technology Solutions Theater – Creating an End-to-End Ecosystem for WiMAX Networks

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com

Source: Motorola

Samsung Unveils The World’s Slimmest Mobile Phone, the X820

Powerful Features and Quality at only 6.9mm

SEOUL, KOREA, - May 9, 2006 - Samsung unveiled the first in the upcoming series of Samsung’s ultra slim line-ups.

Samsung X820

The Samsung X820, which will be displayed for the first time at the Sviaz ExpoComm 2006, boasts the world’s thinnest profile of only 6.9 mm. Also on display will be Samsung’s D900, the world’s slimmest slider with the depth of only 13mm.“Samsung will continue its stride in uniting people together. Ergonomically designed to become one with the user, Samsung's slim phones deliver the perfect harmony of comfort, simplicity, and sophistication,� said Kitae Lee, president of Samsung’s Telecommunication Network Business. “It is human nature for people to communicate with others. Samsung's ultra slim phones are dedicated in bringing people together. With its exceptional design and thinness, the X820 will become one with the user, one with others, and one with the world.�

Samsung’s growing portfolio of ultra-slim phones is part of the company’s aggressive global strategy in the slim phone category, demonstrating Samsung’s promptness to recognize and acts on consumer demands. Samsung truly delivers smaller and thinner mobile phones without compromising reliability or premium multimedia capabilities.

Samsung’s first experience with slim mobiles with advanced features started in 2001 with the introduction of SPH-N2001, the company’s first 9.8mm mobile phone. Samsung will continue to reveal slim mobiles in various form factors and features to the world.

Samsung X820 - World’s Slimmest Phone
Samsung’s groundbreaking X820 expresses Samsung’s devotion to creating the slimmest product for the market today. Weighing only 66 grams with slender 6.9mm thinness, the lightweight X820 is today’s modern method to stay connected. The X820 balances slim elegance with a functional keypad and finishes with a beautifully beveled cut for a natural grip. The fiberglass-infused plastic is used to increase extraordinary durability while keeping it lightweight. The X820 is the true complement to today’s active consumers as it becomes one with the users in their wallets, shirt pockets, or a pair of jeans for mobility in style.

Underneath its protective outer shell, the X820’s a wealth of features are compressed into the 6.9mm thinness using the Smart Surface Mounting Technology (SSMT). Capture those bright smiles and specials moments using the 2 megapixel camera or pull of a great presentation with the document viewer and TV-output function. Maximize the visual experience with the horizontal widescreen and navigate all of these features and more with a simple and user-friendly interface.

With a variety of color ways in the making, the X820 will first hit the Russian market next month, followed by other European markets.

Samsung D900 - World’s Slimmest Slider
Samsung’s SGH-D900 offers the latest in multimedia technology with premium slide-up design for business professionals. The 13mm slide-up is the thinnest slider ever designed. It also comes with a powerful 3.13 megapixel camera, starting the 3 megapixel camera phone trend for the European mobile market this year. The SGH-D900 also includes business features such as document viewer, TV-output function, and also supports Bluetooth stereo headset (A2DP) function to enhance users’multimedia experience.

The D900 also boasts large, vivid 262K color screens, ideal for watching streaming videos or viewing the phone’s photo book. Also, an external microSDTM slot allows for additional storage.

Other products announced earlier this year that are for display at Sviaz Expo Comm include the credit-card sized SGH-P300 phone, which measures 8.9 mm and comes packed with a 1.3 megapixel camera, music player and advanced video recording capabilities. Samsung’s SGH-Z150 is the world’s thinnest 3G phone, and the SGH-D800 and SCH-Z540 are both slim, elegantly design multimedia phones.

World’s Slimmest Phone: SGH-X820 Standard GSM / GPRS (900 / 1800 / 1900MHz) + EDGE Camera 2 Megapixel Camera Display 1.9� 176x220 262K Color TFT Features Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263) MP3 / AAC / ACC+ / AAC+ (e) / WMA Digital Power Amp Bluetooth / USB / PictBridge Document Viewer / TV-output / Speakerphone / Off-line mode Memory 80MB embedded Size 113 x 50 x 6.9 mm Weight 66g * Specifications are subject to change without notice. SGH-World’s Slimmest Slider: SGH-D900 Standard GSM / GPRS (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz) + EDGE Camera 3.13 Megapixel Camera Display 2.1� 240x320 262K Color TFT Features Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263) MP3 / AAC / ACC+ / AAC+ (e) Digital Power Amp Bluetooth / USB / PictBridge Document Viewer / TV-output Memory 80MB embedded, External memory (microSD) Size 103.5 x 51 x 13 mm Weight 93g * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2005 parent company sales of US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 120 offices in 57 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs.
For more information, please visit www.samsung.com

Source: Samsung

Lucent Technologies and Movaz Networks Expand Relationship to Streamline Delivery of Metro DWDM Optical Platforms

Companies move to more rapidly address customer demand for metro DWDM products -- Lucent Metropolis Wavelength Services Manager (WSM) and Movaz RAYexpress

MAY 08, 2006 -- MURRAY HILL, N.J., and ATLANTA, GA. - Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) and Movaz Networks, a global provider of all-optical networking solutions, today announced an expansion of an existing agreement under which the two companies are delivering next-generation optical solutions to service providers worldwide. In order to help service providers more quickly and cost effectively address growing customer demand for high-bandwidth services, the two companies have entered into a unique collaboration that streamlines the production and deployment of their jointly developed dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) metro optical networking solutions.Lucent and Movaz’ DWDM solutions have been deployed by service providers worldwide to deliver cost-effective optical bandwidth directly to their customers' premises as well as meet infrastructure wavelength needs for their metro access, interoffice and regional application spaces.

To meet customer’s increasing product demands and accelerate product delivery for both Lucent’s Metropolis Wavelength Services Manager (WSM) and Movaz’ RAYexpress optical platform, Lucent and Movaz have entered into an agreement for Lucent to manage elements of Movaz’s supply chain operations, including key component purchases, product manufacturing, and customer delivery requirements.

“Lucent and Movaz have enjoyed a fruitful collaboration for more than two years now, and now we are expanding that collaboration to enable our respective customers to enter new markets and expand their service offerings much more quickly,� said Ken Wirth, president and general manager, Multimedia Networking Solutions, Lucent Technologies. “This agreements helps us do both.�

Under the auspices of this relationship, Lucent introduced its Metropolis WSM product in 2004, and is currently supporting deployments with operators worldwide, including recently announced agreements with the U.S. Army and Taiwan Mobile. Wirth noted that Lucent’s Metropolis WSM has proven to be an ideal platform for service providers, government customers and large enterprises that are seeking to build networks with increased bandwidth to enable them to better support multimedia services to address changing market dynamics.

“The relationship with Lucent has enabled Movaz to extend its versatile products to a much broader customer base,� said Bijan Khosravi, chairman and CEO, Movaz Networks. “By leveraging Lucent’s significant expertise and well-established systems and processes in supply chain management and high-volume production, we will now be able to reduce the cost and complexity involved in producing our products, and while at the same time speeding up delivery to our customers.�

The Lucent Metropolis® Wavelength Services Manager (WSM) is a dense wavelength division (DWDM) platform that helps customers meet their wavelength needs in the metropolitan access, interoffice and regional application spaces. The modular and flexible architecture of the product offers service providers, enterprises and government customers reduced cost and complexity through a common optical platform using ROADM (reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexor), DWDM and coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) technologies. Because it supports a variety of data transport methods the platform can help service providers achieve capital and operational cost savings by simplifying their networks, and making them easier to manage and troubleshoot.

About Lucent Technologies
Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit http://www.lucent.com.

About Movaz Networks, Inc.
Movaz Networks is a leader in providing dynamic optical networking solutions with the lowest total cost of ownership. Movaz’s products can economically scale from the access network to regional networks, connecting domains with up to 2,000 km of unregenerated long haul routes. Combined with its embedded Generalized Multi-protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) protocols and standards-based network management, Movaz offers unparalleled ease in network operations. The company’s RAY™ product portfolio has been deployed globally in numerous networks in telecom, cable, enterprise and government segments. For more information, please visit Movaz on the web at http://www.movaz.com.

Source: Lucent

Vodafone Portugal Selects Lucent Technologies’ Advanced Mobile Messaging Solution

Lucent Worldwide Services provides integration of a mobile messaging solution based on Lucent´s Short Message Service Center Gateway to enable real-time rating of short messages from roaming subscribers

MAY 08, 2006 -- LISBON / MURRAY HILL – Lucent Technologies (NYSE:LU) today announced that it has completed the deployment of a real-time charging solution for mobile messaging for Vodafone Portugal. The advanced mobile messaging solution helps Vodafone Portugal better manage prepaid customer accounts, and more easily track and charge for all services in real-time. The solution is also helping the operator streamline its operations, reduce its operating costs and deliver more flexible payment options to its subscribers. Vodafone Portugal is the first operator to offer this unique capability for Portuguese prepaid users.Under the agreement, Lucent supplied Vodafone Portugal with a customized hardware and software solution and the necessary network integration services to deploy the real-time charging capability. Following Vodafone Portugal´s specific requirements, it creates an interface between Vodafone Portugal´s existing Lucent MiLife® SurePay® Real-time Rating and Charging Engine, its existing billing system and its multi-vendor network infrastructure.

Lucent´s services organization was selected as the network integrator for the project, providing the deployment and network migration services to help Vodafone Portugal introduce the new capabilities on its multi-vendor network. It is based on Lucent´s Short Message Service Center (SMSC) Gateway built over third party hardware.

“We wanted our prepaid users to benefit from the same service regardless if they are in Portugal or roaming abroad�, says Jorge Bento, Intelligent Network & Network Services director at Vodafone Portugal. “Lucent Technologies provided us a convincing technical solution and they integrated it into our network environment within a very short timeframe�, he adds.

“The success of the project demonstrates our ability to address complex challenges for our service provider customers, and deliver the most innovative, multi-vendor solutions to help our customers better serve their subscribers�, says Uwe Klingebiel, Vice President, Lucent Worldwide Services, Europe.

About Vodafone Portugal
Vodafone is the second largest operator in the Portuguese Telecommunications market. Its activity is focused on voice and data mobile services. It operates a nation-wide GSM cellular network and leads 3G/UMTS services in Portugal since its launch in the beginning of 2004. Vodafone Portugal also provides fixed services, as a complement of its mobile offer and especially dedicated to the corporate segment. Detaining the second largest share of the total market of Telecommunications service revenues, after the historical operator, Vodafone is recognized as the most innovative and customer-oriented operator in the Portuguese mobile market and one of the best international cellular operators. Visit Vodafone Portugal’s website at http://www.vodafone.pt.

About Lucent Technologies
Lucent Technologies, headquartered in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, designs and delivers networks for the world's largest communications service providers. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent relies on its strengths in mobility, optical, data and voice networking technologies as well as software and services to develop next-generation networks. The company's systems, services and software are designed to help customers quickly deploy and better manage their networks and create new, revenue-generating services that help businesses and consumers. For more information on Lucent Technologies, visit its Web site at http://www.lucent.com.

About Lucent’s SMSC (Short Message Service Center) Gateway
The SMSC Gateway is a very scalable and powerful system hosting and supporting several functions in addition to the one being offered to Vodafone Portugal: Secure WLAN Payment, SMS Direct Delivery, SMS Delivery Confirmation, SMS Forwarding, SMS Voting Delivery (Mobile Originating / Fixed Terminating), A-Party Screening, Short Message Gapping, SMS Screening, Post-Paid CDR Generation and Advertext.

Source: Lucent

Symbian welcomes BT's plans to help manage the delivery of content and applications to Symbian OS phones

BT Joins Symbian Platinum Program

London, UK – 8th May 2006 - Symbian Limited today welcomed BT's announcement that it has joined the Symbian Platinum Program to support the growing market for phones based on Symbian OS™. As a Platinum Partner, BT will harness the opportunities of being able to rapidly develop converged services for its customers using Symbian OS phones. Symbian develops and licenses Symbian OS, the operating system that powers today’s most popular smartphones. Symbian OS is licensed by the world’s leading mobile phone manufacturers and to date, as of Q4 2005 almost 60 million phones based on Symbian OS have shipped worldwide to over 250 major network operators.

Symbian OS phones are growing in popularity. During 2005, Symbian OS phone shipments grew more than 136% compared to the previous year. According to technology analyst firm Gartner, by the end of 2006 global smartphone sales will reach 87m with Symbian OS owning 83% of the market share at 72 million units.

BT Group: "This partnership reflects our commitment to further enhance our mobile services strategy," said Matt Walker, head of the devices research group, BT Group Chief Technology Office . "We want to enable third-parties to rapidly develop services that can run over 21CN, and open operating systems for mobile devices can play a key role in this. As Symbian is the market leader in the mobile open OS market, becoming a Platinum Partner offers many opportunities for BT in this area. We will also benefit from Symbian’s technical support for our prototyping activities.�

Symbian Ltd.: “We are delighted that BT has joined the Platinum Partner Program,� said Simon Garth, VP of Marketing, Symbian Ltd . “Integrating Symbian OS powered devices into its 21CN IP based network will enable BT to deliver a compelling array of new multimedia services to its customers, wherever they are and whenever they need them – whether in the living room or on the go. Furthermore, we believe the openness of Symbian OS, combined with the size of BT’s customer base will attract a huge number of content partners and application developers in to the growing segment for converged services.�

About the Symbian Platinum Program

The Symbian Platinum Program includes companies that have a technology or strategic position that is key to the success of mobile computing technology surrounding Symbian OS. As part of the program, Platinum Partners benefit from a range of commercial services, including technical support and joint marketing opportunities as well as privileged access to Symbian OS source code and a dedicated Partner Support team. Symbian Platinum Program
About BT

BT is one of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in more than 160 Countries. Its principal activities include networked IT services, local, national and international telecommunications services, and higher-value broadband and internet products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.

In the year ended 31 March 2005, BT Group’s revenue was £18,623 million with profit before taxation of £2,354 million.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

About Symbian Ltd

Symbian is a software licensing company that develops and licenses Symbian OS, the market leading open operating system for advanced, data-enabled mobile phones also known as smartphones.

Symbian licenses Symbian OS to the world’s leading handset manufacturers and has built close co-operative business relationships with leading companies across the mobile industry. In 2005, 34 million Symbian OS mobile phones were sold worldwide to over 250 network operators, bringing the total number of Symbian OS phones shipped to almost 60 million.

Symbian has its headquarters in London, United Kingdom with offices in the United States, Europe (England and Sweden (UIQ Technology AB)), Israel and Asia (India, P.R. China, Korea, and Japan).

Source: Symbian