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RDATE:20082007

Paris - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) has been selected
to supply wireless Local Area Network (LAN) solutions to Korean
Broadcasting System (KBS), South Korea's leading public broadcaster and
one of the biggest television networks in Korea.

The Alcatel-Lucent's advanced solution enables employees at KBS'
headquarters in Seoul to work from anywhere within the building thus
improving their productivity. For instance, KBS reporters can write
articles and efficiently transmit data regardless of where they are in
the building. Management of the network access will be done through
security authorization servers. The WLAN network implementation was
completed in August and various applications such as WiFi will be
offered to users.

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess WLAN solution offers advanced security
and authentication functions, while providing a centralized management
system that can handle up to 512 access points. Additionally, the
system can be equipped with up to four modules for large-scaled network
users, and provide 48 ports of 10/100Mbps PoE (Power over Ethernet)
interfaces.

"We expect that the wireless LAN services will add to employees'
convenience, and will increase their work productivity in a completely
secured environment," said Kang-Won Seo, leader of IT Infrastructure
team, Digital Media Division of KBS.

"This is a significant achievement for us in expanding our footprint in
the wireless LAN business in Korea. It provides inroads for
Alcatel-Lucent to offer our wireless LAN solution to government
agencies, educations, and medical centers in the future," said John
Yang, President of Alcatel-Lucent activities in Korea.

Earlier this year, Alcatel-Lucent won a project with Taegu Science,
strengthening its leadership in the wireless LAN solution market.

About KBS

The Korean Broadcasting System(KBS) is the public service broadcaster
of Korea . Since its first formation as a broadcasting station in 1947,
KBS has been the country's leader in program production and audience
service, spearheading developments in television, radio and broadcast
technology. KBS initiated Korea 's first television broadcasting in
1961 and completed organizational restructuring in 1973 to confirm its
present-day role, the nation's public service broadcaster. KBS was
positioned as the nation's key broadcaster by the Broadcasting Act of
2000. KBS regards it a core duty to reflect the diverse voices of Korea
through the distinctiveness of its programs, while bringing the world
home to its audience through speedy and impartial news reports. KBS
also takes a strong lead in promoting culture and arts events, aided by
the KBS Symphony Orchestra and the Traditional Music Orchestra. These
events are staged on the KBS Hall, a multi-purpose performance stage
which accommodates over 1,800 seats. KBS operates two terrestrial TV
channels, one satellite TV channel and seven radio channels, including
a multi-lingual channel (Radio Korea International) and the Voice of
Love Broadcasting, a radio channel for the disabled and the elders. KBS
maintains a nationwide network comprised of 25 local stations, ten
overseas bureaus and three subsidiary companies. For more information,
visit KBS homepage at external link www.kbs.co.kr.

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 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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