PARIS, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that Tatung InfoComm, a wholly owned subsidiary of a Taiwanese conglomerate, Tatung Co., has selected Alcatel-Lucent to deploy a commercial WiMAX 802.16e-2005 (Rev-e) network in Penghu County, Taiwan. This advanced, flexible new WiMAX network will serve Penghu County, enabling its people and businesses to access a range of high-speed, high-quality wireless mobile broadband services, as part of the commercial launch for its WiMAX services.
For Tatung, which holds one of the commercial WiMAX licenses for Taiwan's southern regions, the initial deployment focuses on reducing the digital divide, with WiMAX providing most of the wireless broadband data and voice services across 70% of the county's territory. The availability of broadband services is also expected to help boost the local tourist trade in the county, known for its natural scenery and rich cultural background.
"Penghu County is one of the initial locations to benefit from our massive WiMAX deployment plan for Taiwan as we move to offer this advanced mobile service to people and businesses throughout the country," said Peter Yen, President of Tatung InfoComm, a subsidiary of Tatung Co. for WiMAX business. "Alcatel-Lucent has extensive, field-proven experience in WiMAX network deployment globally, and its high-performance and flexible WiMAX solution will equip us with a reliable network to provide a wide range of innovative services to our customers."
Under the terms of the contract, Alcatel-Lucent will supply Tatung InfoComm with a comprehensive WiMAX infrastructure solution, encompassing a full range of WiMAX 802.16e-2005 radio access network equipment and core network elements such as connectivity service network solutions as well as an operation administration management system. It also will provide deployment and project management expertise.
"This contract win, which follows the recent opening of Alcatel-Lucent's government-endorsed WiMAX Application and IOT Centre for local CPE manufacturers, is yet another confirmation of Alcatel-Lucent's leading position, both globally and in the Taiwanese WiMAX market, and underscores our key role in the mass market deployments of WiMAX," says Frederic Rose, President of Alcatel-Lucent's activities for Europe, Asia and Africa. "Tatung is rolling out deployment and services programs in line with its launch timeline to coincide with the company's anniversary celebration later this year. We are committed to partner with this team to build a best-in-class WiMAX network catering to the growing broadband needs of the people of Taiwan."
With more than 70 pilots and deployments across the world and 25 commercial contracts signed since the beginning of 2007, Alcatel-Lucent is the undisputed leader in the worldwide WiMAX Rev-e market.
Alcatel-Lucent's Universal WiMAX solution integrates the latest technological innovations, such as "beam forming"* and MIMO**. Beam forming enables a service provider to dramatically reduce the number of radio sites needed to provide coverage - in some instances by as much as 40 percent - while reducing interference and ensuring better indoor penetration of the radio signal. MIMO helps make radio links more robust, nearly doubling the capacity delivered in dense urban environments.
About WiMAX
WiMAX (802.16e-2005) stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. It enables Voice and Broadband connectivity for fixed, nomadic or mobile use in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information about Alcatel-Lucent WiMAX solutions, please visit http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/wimax
* "Beam forming" is an Advanced Antenna Technology (AAT) that ensures that radio power is concentrated where the WiMAX terminals are, adjusting the beam automatically as the terminals move around the coverage area.
** "MIMO" (Multiple Input - Multiple Output) is an Advanced Antenna Technology (AAT) that combines the radio signals transmitted and received on separate antennas. The technique takes advantage of the multiple paths and reflections of a radio signal to strengthen radio communications, particularly in densely populated areas where signals can be degraded by buildings and other physical obstacles.
About Tatung
Founded in 1918, Tatung Company (http://www.tatung.com) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of a vast array of digital consumer products, including LCD TVs, network-connected devices, and home appliances. Tatung also provides system integration services. As a diversified company, Tatung has well engaged in the heavy industrial businesses such as wires & cable and industrial products like optical fiber cables, gas insulated switchgears, motors, generators, and transformers.
By capitalizing on the advantages of vertical integration, Tatung makes full use of the supply of key components such as flat-panel displays and digital tuners from its many subsidiaries located across the globe. In order to sustain strong, long-term growth, Tatung focuses particularly on the development of advanced technologies and global network of operations. With its overseas branches spreading across 12 countries, Tatung is in a solid position to deliver products more efficiently and fulfill customer services more effectively. Overseeing its global operations from its Taipei headquarters, Tatung offers customers tremendous advantages of cost, speed, and seamless backend operation in order to stay ahead in today's dynamic business world. Tatung specializes in the ODM/OEM business and serves branded customers on global basis.
About Tatung InfoComm
Funded in 2007, Tatung InfoComm is a subsidiary of Tatung Co. for WiMAX business. The company involves in M-Tawain * Projects, and acquired a commercial WiMAX operating license for the southern region of Taiwan in July 2007. The company has started WiMAX network deployment. Commercial operation is scheduled to begin by end of 2008 to offer advanced mobile broadband service to people and business. In addition, the company set up a WiMAX R&D and application exhibition center at the Southern Kaohsiung Science Part to further develop state-of-art applications, setting the company apart from competitors. Through its high-quality communication networks and strong application R&D capability, the company aims to enrich people's life by offering easy-to-access and creative communication services anywhere and anytime.
* M-Taiwan is a national project of Taiwan to establish a networked information society across the island.
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprise 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
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