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Iusacell and Lucent launch Mexico's premier 3G network
January 24, 2003
Grupo Iusacell, S.A. de C.V. (Iusacell), a digital wireless telecommunications
operator in Mexico, today announced the commercial launch of the
country's first CDMA2000 1X voice and high-speed data network using
equipment, software and services from Lucent Technologies.
With this 3G network, Iusacell can significantly increase its voice
capacity and offer subscribers new data services such as high-speed
instant messaging, e-mail and Internet access at speeds of up to
144 kbps. Iusacell also will be able to offer enterprises mobile
office capabilities and applications designed to meet the needs
of specific mobile users such as field sales and service personnel.
"We are extremely pleased to be able to provide our customers with
the first major high-speed wireless data service in Mexico," said
Carlos Espinal, CEO of Iusacell. "The new 3G CDMA2000 network launched
today will enable us to efficiently increase our voice capacity
and introduce compelling new services to our high-value customers."
Lucent upgraded Iusacell's existing Lucent-supplied base stations
with CDMA2000 1X channel cards and software, and also provided software
upgrades for Iusacell's mobile switching centers to enable these
advanced services. Lucent also supplied its NavisRadius 4.0 AAA
(authentication, authorization and accounting) server software to
manage secure network access and usage. Lucent Worldwide Services
performed installation and integration services for the CDMA2000
1X network.
"We are proud to work with Iusacell as they remain at the forefront
of mobile communications in Mexico by launching this 3G network,"
said Victor Agnellini, vice president of mobility sales, Lucent
Technologies Latin America. "While providing Iusacell with significant
investment protection by taking advantage of its existing infrastructure
and radio frequency spectrum at 850 MHz, our 3G CDMA2000 solutions
allow Iusacell to deliver high-speed data capabilities to businesses
and consumers."
Iusacell subscribers in Mexico will be able to access the high-speed
network with CDMA2000 1X-enabled devices or PDAs and laptop PCs
equipped with CDMA2000 1X PC cards.
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