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Lucent Technologies Selected to Build Wireless Networks in Sao Paulo

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Lucent Technologies has been chosen by Telesp Celular, a Brazilian cellular company owned by Portugal Telecom, to construct wireless networks based on code division multiple access (CDMA) technology in the metropolitan area and interior of Sao Paulo state. This project follows Lucent's recent selection by Grupo Telefonica to build CDMA wireless networks in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Sergipe. The award marks Lucent's position as a leading wireless infrastructure provider in Brazil, with a wide range of public and private networks, communications systems, and software.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lucent Technologies will provide its flagship 5ESS(R) AnyMedia(TM) switching platform and Autoplex(R) System 1000 Series II cell sites to Telesp Celular for the CDMA wireless network project in Sao Paulo.
  • The project will include the manufacturing of digital cell sites at Lucent's facility in Campinas, Brazil.
  • Lucent's 5ESS(R) AnyMedia(TM) Switch is a large-scale, software-based digital switching system that delivers any media from one platform, serving over 104 million lines and 48 million trunks worldwide.
  • The Autoplex System 1000 Series II cell sites will utilize digital radios based on the cdmaOne technology, offering increased call capacity and enhanced call quality comparable to landline service.
  • Lucent Technologies is an industry leader in CDMA technology, with over 100 CDMA networks either in commercial operation or under construction for 25 network operators worldwide.
  • The company has won contracts to build CDMA networks in several countries, including Mexico, Venezuela, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Guadeloupe.

Statistics:

  • Lucent Technologies will provide its 5ESS(R) AnyMedia(TM) switching platform for the CDMA wireless network project.
  • The Autoplex R System 1000 Series II cell sites will utilize digital radios based on the cdmaOne technology.
  • Lucent's 5ESS(R) AnyMedia(TM) Switch serves over 104 million lines and 48 million trunks worldwide.
  • The company has 25 network operators with CDMA networks either in commercial operation or under construction.
  • Lucent Technologies has won contracts to build CDMA networks in seven countries in the Caribbean and Latin America region.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, "Lucent Technologies Selected to Build Wireless Networks in Brazil." November 3, 1999
  • Lucent Technologies press release, "Lucent Technologies Selected to Build CDMA Wireless Networks in Brazil." November 3, 1999.

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