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Lucent Technologies Expands KG Telecom's Network for US$150 Million

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Lucent Technologies, a leading provider of wireless infrastructure equipment, has been selected by KG Telecom to expand its existing network in Taiwan. The contract, valued at around US$150 million, will enable KG Telecom to significantly increase its Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) subscriber capacity. Lucent Technologies will supply and install its latest-generation GSM network products, including mobile switching centers, base stations, controllers, and micro cells. The expanded network will provide KG Telecom with a platform to deploy advanced features such as General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) for wireless data capability and Third Generation wireless technology migration.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lucent Technologies will supply and install its latest-generation GSM network products, including mobile switching centers, base stations, controllers, and micro cells, to expand KG Telecom's network.
  • The contract, valued at around US$150 million, will enable KG Telecom to increase its GSM subscriber capacity.
  • Lucent Technologies will provide software-based network operation and management systems, and professional services to KG Telecom's network.
  • The expanded network will provide KG Telecom with a platform to deploy advanced features such as GPRS for wireless data capability and Third Generation wireless technology migration.
  • Lucent Technologies' partnership with KG Telecom underscores its commitment to the Taiwan market place and its partnership with KG Telecom since its inception.
  • The partnership between Lucent and KG Telecom will ensure that KG Telecom will be the number one cellular operator in Taiwan by offering its customers the most sophisticated and advanced capabilities.

Statistics:

  • The contract is valued at around US$150 million.
  • Lucent Technologies will supply and install its latest-generation GSM network products, including mobile switching centers, base stations, controllers, and micro cells.
  • The expanded network will provide KG Telecom with a platform to deploy advanced features such as GPRS for wireless data capability and Third Generation wireless technology migration.
  • Lucent Technologies has over 1,100 employees in Taiwan, located in Taipei, Hsinchu, Tiachung, and Kaoshiung.
  • More than 7 million of Lucent's 5ESS(R) switching terminations have been installed in Taiwan.

Sources:

  • Lucent Technologies press release, April 25, 1999
  • Lucent Technologies website, http://www.lucent.com

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