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TeleCard of Pakistan Selects Lucent Technologies to Enhance Voice and Data Offerings on Wireless Network KARACHI, Pakistan, May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lucent Technologies today announced it has been selected by TeleCard -- a wireless local loop (WLL) operator in Pakistan -- to expand and upgrade the operator's existing CDMA wireless network. Under an agreement with TeleCard, Lucent will supply third-generation (3G) CDMA2000(R) 1X equipment and services for up to a million lines to increase the coverage and capacity of the operator's existing network, and enable the introduction of next-generation mobile services such as high-speed Internet access using 3G CDMA2000 1xEV-DO solutions."We selected Lucent because we were impressed by the quality of its solutions, and its wealth of experience deploying CDMA networks," said Sultan Ul Arfeen, chairman of Telecard and the Arfeen Group, which is extensively involved in Pakistan's telecom sector with operations such as TeleCard and Instaphone (a nationwide cellular operator). "This expansion will enable us to offer our wireless services -- including high-quality voice calls, as well as email and high-speed Internet access -- to a greater number of customers. "We are excited to be working with TeleCard, and look forward to the opportunity to help them expand their service offerings," said Jim Brewington, president, Developing Markets, Lucent Technologies. "Lucent is pleased to be able to play such a significant role in bringing exciting next-generation services to the people of Pakistan." CDMA2000 is an advanced and efficient wireless technology being introduced worldwide and an internationally recognized 3G standard established by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). CDMA2000 allows providers of wireless voice and data services to significantly increase network capacity and to deploy new services. A global leader in the development of commercial third-generation (3G) spread-spectrum solutions, Lucent's Mobility Solutions Group has deployed CDMA2000, CDMA450, and W-CDMA/UMTS networks with more than 25 customers on the continents of North and South America, Asia, Europe and in the Australia/New Zealand region. Lucent has deployed more than 90,000 spread-spectrum base stations for mobile operators worldwide, of which 50,000 are already supporting 3G services. About TeleCard TeleCard is a publicly listed company in Pakistan providing wireless services. The company is deploying a state-of-the-art nationwide Wireless Local Loop system with the largest footprint in Pakistan, covering a large part of the sub-urban and rural areas in addition to the main metropolitan cities. TeleCard is keenly evaluating the possibilities of acquiring additional licenses for Local Loop and Long Distance Services. Telecard is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. More information on the company can be accessed through its public website: http://www.telecard.com.pk/. About Lucent Technologies Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit http://www.lucent.com/. CDMA2000 is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Lucent Technologies CONTACT: Kurt Steinert, Office - +1-973-386-8438, Mobile -+1-908-285-1641, [email protected], or Emily Baxter, Office -+44-20-7318-1044, Mobile - +44-7803-278-821, [email protected], both ofLucent Technologies Web site: http://www.lucent.com/http://www.telecard.com.pk/ |