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nTelos Wireless Selects Alcatel-Lucent LTE Technology to Support Alliance with Sprint [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Alcatel-Lucent has been selected by NTELOS Holdings to provide 4G LTE network services for the nTelos Wireless network build-out in West Virginia and parts of western Virginia. According to a release, the network will serve an additional 2.1 million people. This is the third network expansion provided by Alcatel-Lucent since nTelos Wireless launched its LTE network in 2013. Alcatel-Lucent has worked with the wireless provider since 2000. nTelos Wireless is deploying Alcatel-Lucent's 4G LTE solution, including multi-technology Radio Access Network, Mobile Backhaul, and elements within its Evolved Packet Core (EPC) as part of its network expansion into West Virginia and parts of western Virginia serving an additional 2.1 million people. Bobby McAvoy, Senior Vice President, Wireless Engineering and Operations for nTelos, said: "Alcatel-Lucent and nTelos have enjoyed a long and productive relationship. This agreement is significant because it will enable us to build the most robust network in our footprint and to deliver an improved user experience to our retail and wholesale customers." Charles Marsh, Vice President of North America Sales, Alcatel- Lucent, said: "nTelos Wireless has established an enviable position as an industry leader in an extremely competitive market by delivering the level of service customers want at a reasonable price. Our solutions and considerable global deployment experience, backed by Bell Labs technology and innovations, will help nTelos deliver on its commitment to network build out, particularly as it supports the Sprint wholesale relationship." More information: www.alcatel-lucent.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |