Brasil Telecom selects Alcatel-Lucent to transform IP network nationwide

December 4, 2007 – Alcatel-Lucent has announced that it has been selected by Brasil Telecom to deploy its IP/MPLS (Internet Protocol/Multiprotocol Label Switching) solution as the foundation for a converged, nationwide network in Brazil.

The Alcatel-Lucent solution will allow the telco to offer both fixed and mobile residential broadband, triple play services from a single platform and business VPN (Virtual Private Network) services.  The contract is reportedly worth multiple millions of Euros and involves the deployment of Alcatel-Lucent’s IP/MPLS portfolio in main cities across 14 states in Brazil.

“Brasil Telecom has a very large subscriber base therefore we need to deploy field-proven, scalable and highly reliable technology for our IP transformation,” said Dante Nardelli, Technical Planning and Technology Director for Brasil Telecom.  “Placing our complete services portfolio over a single, flexible Alcatel-Lucent infrastructure allows us to reduce network complexity and increase revenues by offering value added services to our customers.  Alcatel-Lucent also gives us the foundation for triple play services in the future, which is important as we continue to evolve our network.”

The solution consists of the 7750 Service router, 7450 Ethernet Service Switch and 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM).  Alcatel-Lucent will provide network integration services, including network optimisation, system support and general project management, as well as assisted operation services, in nine states where Brasil Telecom operates, including the Federal District.

Cindy Christy, President of Alcatel-Lucent’s Americas’ business, added: “The Brazilian telecom market is enjoying a period of outstanding growth, led by mobile telephony and broadband, and Brasil Telecom now has the infrastructure in place to take advantage of this opportunity.  This deal confirms our long-standing partnership with Brasil Telecom and reinforces Alcatel-Lucent’s position as a strong and competitive IP network provider for all fixed Brazilian carriers.”

Other Latin American service providers which have selected Alcatel-Lucent’s IP solution include Telefonica, Antel, Telsur, CANTV and Telemar.