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New 3G UMTS Video Solution for KPN Mobile

9th November , 2004

Europe : Alcatel announced the completed delivery of a new video solution for KPN Mobile The Netherlands b.v., the leading Dutch mobile operator. Alcatel is the end-to-end integrator for the implementation of the full video over UMTS solution, which will allow KPN Mobile to offer advanced broadband video services bridging mobile and fixed users. By leveraging the huge footprint of PCs already equipped with webcams, this new service will contribute to
accelerate the take up of KPN Mobile's growing 3G subscribers base.

By means of this new video service, KPN Mobile's 3G subscribers will have the possibility to exchange both live and recorded video images with other UMTS mobile phone users and also with fixed PC users. Mobile UMTS phone users will be able to make a video phone call to anyone connected to the Internet using a PC equipped with a webcam and to surf on the Internet to receive video clips and movies. Symmetrically, 3G phone users will also have the possibility to receive video calls from other 3G phone users and PC users. Video can also be exchanged with users accessing the Internet via a PDA or a laptop.

"This new and innovative service shows us what video services made possible by UMTS has to offer to our subscribers. In the near future, the service can be expanded further by offering video mailbox, video ringback tones and video conferencing. Our subscribers deserve the best and most actual service available, and with Alcatel we have found ourselves a partner who can help us make this possible," says Albert Vergeer, Director Solution House Services for KPN Mobile.

Jean-Michel Cornille, President of Alcatel's mobile solutions activities, adds "KPN Mobile is one of the first mobile operators to offer an extensive range of services to their UMTS subscribers. At Alcatel, we believe that the two worlds of fixed and mobile solutions are gradually merging into one to the full benefit of our clients and of the end-users. This new contract with KPN Mobile is another example of Alcatel's commitment to video services as a clear driver of our user-centric broadband vision."

Mobile video services represent real opportunities for mobile operators to grow their revenues and differentiate from their competitors, all while satisfying end-users' demands for personalized, interactive services that enable them to share images and emotions. Alcatel is committed to helping
its clients succeed in this domain with its 'best-of-breed' mobile infrastructure, its complete portfolio of applications solutions, and its in-house expertise and experience for integration. Alcatel is also best positioned to offer its customers a seamless, converged fixed/mobile video service solution.

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