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Lucent Technologies Wins $100 Million Contract to Expand NTELOS PCS Network

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Lucent Technologies has announced a $100 million contract with CFW Communications, doing business as NTELOS, to expand the NTELOS Personal Communication Services (PCS) network throughout Virginia and West Virginia. Lucent will provide wireless equipment, Wireless Intelligent Networking software, services, and management systems to expand NTELOS' existing CDMA-based wireless network. This expansion includes the purchase of PrimeCo Communications' PCS licenses, assets, and operations in Richmond and Hampton Roads, Va.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lucent Technologies has won a three-year contract worth up to $100 million from CFW Communications to expand the NTELOS PCS network.
  • The contract includes Lucent's 7R/E Network solutions, Flexent CDMA PCS modcells, and professional installation, maintenance, and monitoring services.
  • Lucent's Wireless Intelligent Networking and management systems software will simplify the management and delivery of services on the NTELOS wireless network.
  • The system will include features such as Stand Alone Home Location Register, allowing customers to store information in a central location, and over-the-air provisioning, enabling customers to activate services without visiting a retail store.
  • Lucent's CONNECTVU wireless order management system will coordinate subscriber services, including tracking completed calls and handling handset identification files.

Statistics:

  • The contract is worth up to $100 million over three years.
  • The NTELOS PCS network expansion covers Virginia and West Virginia.
  • The system will provide features such as Stand Alone Home Location Register and over-the-air provisioning.
  • Lucent will provide professional installation, maintenance, and monitoring services through its NetworkCare Professional Services organization.

Sources:

  • "Lucent Technologies Wins $100 Million Contract to Expand NTELOS PCS Network." Lucent Technologies Press Release, Nov. 2.
  • Lucent Technologies. "7R/E Network Solutions Fact Sheet." Lucent.com.
  • Lucent Technologies. "Flexent CDMA PCS Modcells Fact Sheet." Lucent.com.
  • Lucent Technologies. "CONNECTVU Wireless Order Management System Fact Sheet." Lucent.com.

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