BARCELONA, February 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and NEC, will host today a joint press and analyst conference at 11:30 AM in Hall 2, Sala A to announce a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Joint Venture as the first step in a broader collaboration.

The press conference will also be available via a live webcast at the following link: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/MWC08

About NEC

NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com

NEC Press contacts Chris Shimizu, Tel :+44(0)7785-340-901, chris.shimizu@eu.nec.com; Akiko Shikimori, Tel :+81(0)90-5433-7171, a-shikimori@ay.jp.nec.com

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts Régine Coqueran, Tel :+33(0)1-040-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com; Mark Burnworth, Tel :+33(0)1-40-76-50-84, mark.burnworth@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations Rémi Thomas, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-50-61, remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com; Maria Alcon, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-15-17, maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com; John DeBono, Tel: +1-908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com; Tony Lucido, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-80, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com

NEC Press contacts: Chris Shimizu, Tel :+44(0)7785-340-901, chris.shimizu@eu.nec.com; Akiko Shikimori, Tel :+81(0)90-5433-7171, a-shikimori@ay.jp.nec.com; Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts: Régine Coqueran, Tel :+33(0)1-040-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com; Mark Burnworth, Tel :+33(0)1-40-76-50-84, mark.burnworth@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations: Rémi Thomas, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-50-61, remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com; Maria Alcon, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-15-17, maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com; John DeBono, Tel: +1-908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com; Tony Lucido, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-80, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com