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Lucent Technologies Signs Two-Year Framework Agreement with Portugal Telecom for Broadband Deployment

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Lucent Technologies has inked a two-year framework agreement with Portugal Telecom to supply solutions and services that will enable the deployment of over 100,000 high-speed lines in Portugal. This significant deal marks a collaboration between the two companies to expand broadband services to both residential and business customers in Portugal. Lucent's ADSL equipment will be installed in over 300 locations across the country, starting from Lisbon, allowing Portugal Telecom to offer a range of services including video over DSL. The selection of Lucent's advanced solutions was driven by their ability to offer enhanced capabilities to deploy new services, from simple voice and broadband Internet access to video over DSL.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lucent Technologies has signed a two-year framework agreement with Portugal Telecom to supply solutions and services for deploying over 100,000 high-speed lines in Portugal.
  • The agreement will enable Portugal Telecom to offer broadband services to both residential and business customers in Portugal.
  • Lucent's ADSL equipment will be installed in over 300 locations across Portugal, with initial installations in and around Lisbon.
  • Portugal Telecom selected Lucent's advanced solutions due to their enhanced capabilities to deploy new services, including video over DSL.
  • The framework agreement will cover products such as Lucent's Stinger(R) FS+ platform and network management software from Lucent's Navis(R) iOperations software portfolio.
  • Lucent Worldwide Services will be responsible for installation, commissioning, integration, and technical support.
  • This deal marks a significant collaboration between Lucent and Portugal Telecom, building on their existing partnership in Brazil.

Statistics:

  • 100,000: number of high-speed lines to be deployed in Portugal as part of the agreement.
  • 300: number of locations across Portugal where Lucent's ADSL equipment will be installed.
  • 2 years: duration of the framework agreement.
  • OE: percentage of the deal that focuses on high-growth areas such as broadband and mobile Internet infrastructure.
  • 50:50: ownership split between Portugal Telecom and Spain's Telefonica Moviles in the joint venture "Vivo".

Sources:

  • Lucent Technologies
  • Portugal Telecom
  • Lucent Worldwide Services
  • Bell Labs
  • Telefonica Moviles

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