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Nortel Networks for Belgian 3G Wireless Network

4th November , 2004

Europe : Nortel Networks will deploy UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution), GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and Multiservice Switching equipment to position Mobistar to accommodate more user traffic and support a broad range of sophisticated data services that can increase productivity for enterprises, business users and consumers.

Nortel Networks wireless equipment is designed to create networking efficiencies that can help service providers drive significantly reduced operating costs. UMTS supports broadband data speeds up to 384 kilobits per second (Kbps) -- 10 times faster than wireline dial-up access. This will help position Mobistar to drive new revenue opportunities through broadband data services like e-mail access with large attachments, Internet browsing, personalized content, and video streaming and conferencing. Mobistar will use Nortel Networks Multiservice Switch 7400 series to aggregate 3G access traffic for additional operating and capital savings.

Under the upgrade agreement, Nortel Networks will be the sole provider of Mobistar's 3G radio equipment moving forward. Nortel Networks previously supplied about one-half of Mobistar's second generation wireless radio network. The 3G network upgrades will be deployed on top of Mobistar's existing wireless network and will not impact current services, coverage or quality of service.

"As leading operators across the world like Mobistar finalize their 3G migration plans, more and more are turning to Nortel Networks as a trusted 3G networking ally," said Peter MacKinnon, president, GSM/UMTS, Nortel Networks. "As evidenced by our recent string of 3G successes, operators understand that our expertise in wideband radio access and data networking give us a real advantage in turning up these networks quickly and cost effectively."

The upgrade agreement calls for Nortel Networks to deploy Node B Internet base transceiver stations (BTS) and Radio Network Controllers (RNCs) for Mobistar. The Nortel Networks hardware is HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)-ready and is designed to cost-effectively upgrade to support HSDPA through a software installation. Nortel Networks will also provide Mobistar with network planning, optimization and start-up operations to support deployment and initial operation of the network.

Mobistar is a member of the Orange group of wireless operators. In September 2003, Orange selected Nortel Networks as one of three radio technology vendors to support its Pan-European 3G network build out. Nortel Networks recently launched 3G networks with Orange in Cannes, Nice, Lyons and Marseille, France and is deploying 3G across the entire Provence - Cote d'Azur and Rhone Alpes regions of southern France. Nortel Networks and Orange initially deployed the Cannes 3G network over only five months and in time to showcase live 3G capabilities at 3GSM World Congress 2004, the industry's largest trade forum.

The 3G upgrade agreement builds on a long-term relationship between Nortel Networks and Orange. Nortel Networks has contributed to the international France Telecom SA/Orange mobile network for more than 15 years. Nortel Networks provides equipment for Orange networks in France and five other Orange networks across Europe.

Nortel Networks is working on UMTS network deployments with leading operators across the globe, and has extensive experience in deploying and tuning large-scale, code-based networks, and in using IP (Internet Protocol) technology to enhance operating efficiency for wireless operators. Overall, there are now more than 25 mobile operators globally that have deployed Nortel Networks Multiservice Switches for a variety of packet transport applications in external (2G, 2.5G, 3G) and internal (enterprise, OA&M, billing) networks.

Nortel Networks has designed, installed and launched more than 300 wireless networks in over 50 countries. Nortel Networks was the industry's first supplier with wireless networks operating in all advanced radio technologies (GSM/GPRS/EDGE, CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO, UMTS and WLAN), and is the only end-to-end provider of all next generation wireless solutions.

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