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Both companies cooperate for broadcast Mobile TV
Barcelona, February 12, 2007 –Abertis Telecom and
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that they have
set up a joint workgroup to evaluate the potential of Alcatel-Lucent’s
“Unlimited Mobile TV” solution for Abertis Telecom’s broadcast TV business. The
joint workgroup has started a technical evaluation of Alcatel-Lucent’s proposed
system. These analyses will validate certain technical and cost hypotheses
associated with the deployment of Alcatel-Lucent’s solution in relation with
new business opportunities for Abertis Telecom.
This cooperation follows a straightforward rationale after the acquisition
by Abertis of a significant stake in Eutelsat Communications, which invested
jointly with SES ASTRA into an S-Band (2.2 GHz) payload onboard Eutelsat’s W2A
satellite provided by Alcatel Alenia Space, allowing the delivery of mobile
broadcast services over Europe. In this context, Alcatel-Lucent’s “Unlimited
Mobile TV” solution, using a high-power satellite complemented by terrestrial
repeaters in the S-Band, could represent one of the first examples of synergies
for hybrid terrestrial/satellite telecommunication networks and applications,
further projecting Abertis’ telecommunications business internationally.
Both companieswill perform together live mobile TV demonstrations during the
3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona from February 12 to 15, 2007. These
demonstrations are based on the forthcoming DVB-SH broadcast mobile TV
standard. Abertis Telecom, as “The official 3GSM Mobile TV Network Partner”,
will provide their support to showcase the forthcoming DVB-SH technology on the
Alcatel-Lucent’s booth (Hall 8, Booth# A8 139 & A8 147).
Abertis Telecom stands as the reference TV broadcast network operator in
Spain. Its cooperation with Alcatel-Lucent places Abertis Telecom in the best
position to assess the potential of the S-band, which is widely available
across the continent, for the cost-efficient delivery of broadcast mobile TV in
Europe. In Spain, results from several DVB-H trials lead by Abertis Telecom
confirmed the users’ acceptance of a high-quality mobile TV service
proposition.
The commitment of Alcatel-Lucent’s “Unlimited Mobile TV” solution is to make
television available on mobile phones and other devices throughout rural and
urban areas, including indoors, with a wide range of programming options and
excellent image quality, regardless of the number of viewers simultaneously
watching the same program.
Alcatel-Lucent is committed to support service providers in delivering a
truly converged TV experience. Alcatel-Lucent has already established a leading
position in interactive TV services, and already enables TV, video and music
services for more than 110 fixed and mobile service providers around the
world.
About Abertis Telecom
Abertis Telecom is the Spanish leader in infrastructures and telecommunication
services. It joins both Tradia and Retevisión’s efforts, technology and
experience, two highly innovative companies specialized in the broadcasting and
telecommunications market. Abertis telecom is part of Abertis, the Spanish
leader in management of infrastructure serving mobility and communications.
Abertis telecom consolidates the holding’s investments in telecommunication
infrastructures. Abertis Telecom has been one of the most important players in
the development of DTT in Europe from the very beginning, as well as in
broadcasting digital mobile TV where Abertis Telecom have been leading the most
important mobile TV trials in Spain. Abertis Telecom is a technological
reference point in different forums such as DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)
and DIGITAG (Digital Terrestrial Action Group).For more information, visit
Abertis and Abertis Telecom on the Internet:  http://www.abertis.com , http://www.abertistelecom.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
adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in
France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of
activities to be transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit
Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
Contact the Alcatel-Lucent Press Office: press@alcatel-lucent.com
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