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Mechelen, Belgium, and Paris July 15, 2009 – Telenet (Euronext
Brussels: TNET) and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today
announced a major step in the operator’s mobile MVNO (mobile virtual network
operator) project.
Telenet, a leading provider of media and telecommunications services in
Flanders, selected Alcatel-Lucent as overall network integrator and today is
announcing a 7-year frame agreement with Alcatel-Lucent. Alcatel-Lucent will be
the overall integrator of the full mobile core, and of the value added service
network components. As part of the agreement, Alcatel-Lucent will be
responsible for the supply, installation, integration, operation and
maintenance of Telenet’s next generation mobile core network and service
creation infrastructure.
“This investment shows our commitment towards the implementation of
Telenet Mobile. This project enables us to expand both our current product
offering and to create new mobile and converged services for our customers. The
co-operation with Alcatel-Lucent demonstrates the commitment of both parties to
Flanders’ innovation driven economy,” says Telenet Executive Vice President
Technology & Solutions Jan Vorstermans. “Alcatel-Lucent global experience
in managing complex, multi-party network integration projects across the world
will support our ambition for this project.”
“We are excited to be working on this project together with Telenet. We
notice a trend of fixed network operators evolving towards offering mobile
services, but Telenet is aggressively implementing this strategy, making
Telenet the first European cable operator to become a full MVNO,” said
Paul Depuydt, head of Alcatel-Lucent’s business in the Benelux region. “The
strong relations between Telenet and Alcatel-Lucent, together with the
innovative mindset, which is typical for both of our companies, are the perfect
recipe for a strong collaboration,” he adds.
About Telenet
Telenet is a leading provider of media and telecommunication services. Its
business comprises the provision of cable television, high speed internet and
fixed and mobile telephony services, primarily to residential customers in
Flanders and Brussels. In addition, Telenet offers services to business
customers across Belgium under the brand Telenet Solutions. Telenet is listed
on the Euronext Brussels Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TNET.
Additional information on Telenet and its products can be obtained from our
website  http://www.telenet.be
Telenet Press Contacts
Jan de
Grave
Evelyne Nieuwland
VP Corporate
Communications
Spokesperson
jan.de.grave@staff.telenet.be
evelyne.nieuwland@staff.telenet.be
Phone: +32 15 333
465
Phone: +32
15 335 006
Telenet Analysts and Investors Contacts
Vincent Bruyneel
Rob
Goyens
Director Investor Relations & Group
Treasurer
Manager
Investor Relations
vincent.bruyneel@staff.telenet.be
rob.goyens@staff.telenet.be
Phone: + 32 15 335 696
Phone: +32 15 333 054
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