BDC selects 3G CDMA 1xEV-DO solution from Lucent

June 14, 2004

Bermuda Digital Communications (BDC), the wireless telecommunications operator on the island, announced that it has selected equipment from Lucent Technologies to deploy an enhanced 3G mobile data network based on CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology. The network will be used to provide services at speeds that rival the fastest wireline connections to BDC customers. Commnet Supply, a Lucent Business Partner, signed a contract with BDC to deliver, install and maintain the Lucent solutions.

As part of the agreement, BDC will upgrade its existing Lucent Flexent CDMA2000 base stations with hardware and software for the high-speed, wide-area, secure wireless data network. 1xEV-DO allows for high-quality video streaming, high-speed data transmission and downloading of heavy files, videoconferencing, Internet and intranet access, and many other new applications with the added convenience of total mobility.

"We are excited to continue our partnership with Lucent and Commnet Supply to deliver the highest quality mobile voice and high-speed data services to our customers," said Kurt Eve, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bermuda Digital Communications. "Lucent's solutions also enable us to cost-effectively evolve our network to introduce new capabilities and services."

Building on the recently deployed 3G CDMA2000 1X voice and data network, Bermuda Digital's 1xEV-DO deployment continues to demonstrate its commitment to being the leading wireless technology provider in the country.

"Bermuda Digital Communications' selection of Lucent's equipment for its network is quite an honor," said Osvaldo di Campli, Lucent Technologies' regional vice president for the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico. "We look forward to continuing our work with Commnet Supply to help BDC remain at the forefront of wireless developments in the country."

"We are committed to continuing to support Bermuda Digital Communications in evolving their telecommunications infrastructure and continuing to offer state-of-the-art services to their growing customer base," said Alejandro Gil, Commnet Supply Sales Vice President for International Markets.