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Miami and Murray Hill, N.J., March 25, 2008 — FPL FiberNet, a
subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE:
ALU) today announced that FPL FiberNet selected and deployed Alcatel-Lucent’s
IP/MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) as their packet-based network to
deliver Ethernet and IP services. Alcatel-Lucent’s solution will enable FPL
FiberNet to offer a broad suite of high quality, reliable and flexible IP-based
services, as well as help FPL FiberNet meet anticipated future growth
requirements. FPL FiberNet currently serves telecommunication companies,
wireless carriers, Internet service providers, and enterprise and government
customers in Florida through a geographically diverse and protected fiber-optic
network.
“The ability to cost effectively deliver Metro Ethernet services as well as
the efficient aggregation of multi-service traffic over an all-IP network is
critical to our ability to meet our customers’ demand for advanced data
services,” said Carmen Perez, FPL FiberNet President. “By enabling
high-performance, multi-service switching throughout our network,
Alcatel-Lucent’s solution – coupled with its experience in IP network
transformation – gives us a significant advantage as we move to the next phase
of the evolution of our network.”
“Our advanced IP/MPLS solution provides a flexible and service-rich
foundation that enables FPL FiberNet to deliver the high-speed, high-bandwidth
and highly scalable solutions which help it grow and expand its customer base,”
said Cindy Christy, President of Alcatel-Lucent’s Americas business. “Using a
single, flexible Alcatel-Lucent infrastructure helps FPL FiberNet reduce
network complexity and increase revenues as it evolves and expands.”
Alcatel-Lucent is deploying its industry-leading IP/MPLS portfolio, spanning
the Alcatel-Lucent 7750 Service Router, Alcatel-Lucent 7450 Ethernet Service
Switch, Alcatel-Lucent 7250 Service Access Switch and Alcatel-Lucent 5620
Service Aware Manager. Over 200 service providers in more than 80 countries
around the world have selected the Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS portfolio as key
elements of their IP transformation. According to Ovum RHK, Alcatel-Lucent
holds the #2 position in the IP/MPLS Edge.
FPL FiberNet’s Metro Ethernet services are based on Alcatel-Lucent’s optical
networking solution, including the Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMX and 1665 DMXtend,
next-generation multiplexers designed for high-capacity voice, data and video
transport, as well as its 1675 LambdaUnite MultiService Switch. As the world
leader in optical networking since 2001 according to Ovum RHK, Alcatel-Lucent
leverages its technology and innovation expertise to spearhead the
transformation to all packet transport.
Alcatel-Lucent also is providing installation, deployment, consulting,
network integration and professional services.
About FPL FiberNet
FPL FIBERNET, LLC is a subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., nationally known as a
high quality, efficient and customer-driven organization focused on
energy-related products and services. With annual revenues of more than $16
billion and a growing presence in 27 states, FPL Group is widely recognized as
one of the country's premier power companies. Its principal subsidiary, Florida
Power & Light Company, serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida. FPL
Energy, LLC, an FPL Group competitive energy subsidiary, is a leader in
producing electricity from clean and renewable fuels. FPL FiberNet, LLC
delivers wholesale services throughout most major metropolitan areas in
Florida, with its extensive long-haul and metro fiber-optic networks.
Additional information is available on the Internet at  www.FPLGroup.com, www.FPL.com, www.FPLEnergy.com and www.FPLFiberNet.com.
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