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Movilnet and Lucent launch 3G in Venezuela
November 21, 2002
Telecommunicaciones Movilnet C.A., the wireless division of Venezuela's
telecommunications operator CANTV, announced the commercial launch
of 3G CDMA2000 1X voice and high-speed data network using equipment,
software and services from Lucent Technologies. Movilnet, a member
of the Verizon International group of companies, 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 153 kbps with this new network.
Lucent built the 3G CDMA2000 nationwide network to complement Movilnet's
existing TDMA network and facilitate its evolution to advanced 3G
services. Movilnet's CDMA2000 and TDMA networks will coexist allowing
the company to utilize its existing infrastructure and radio frequency
spectrum (850 MHz).
"The new 3G CDMA2000 network launched today will enable us to meet
growing subscriber demand and introduce compelling new services
to our customers," said Gustavo Roosen, president of Telecomunicaciones
Movilnet C.A.
Movilnet's subscribers will be able to access the CDMA2000 network
with CDMA2000 1X cell phones or PDAs and laptop PCs equipped with
CDMA2000 1X PC cards.
"We are proud to work with Movilnet as they remain at the forefront
of mobile communications by launching this 3G network," said Gonzalo
Salazar, managing director, Lucent Technologies in Venezuela. "Our
solutions provide Movilnet with significant investment protection
because they support future versions of 3G CDMA2000 technology,
giving Movilnet the ability to expand its network."
"Lucent and Movilnet worked as a team to deploy this advanced network
and its completion is truly a major milestone for all of us," said
Luis Figueiredo, Lucent's regional sales director in charge of the
CANTV Movilnet account. "We'll continue to work closely with Movilnet
to provide solutions that meet their needs today and tomorrow."
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