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3/23/04
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Alcatel provides first DSL network in Iran to Asre Danesh Afzar
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Paris, March 23, 2004- Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) today announced that it
will supply the first DSL network in Iran. This contract has been signed with
ADA (Asre Danesh Afzar), an Iranian Private Operator, as part of the Private
Access Provider (PAP) governmental plan for DSL privatisation in
Iran.
Alcatel will provide and support one
hundred thousand DSL lines over the next 3 years, that will provide large
numbers of users in Teheran and across the country with a high speed internet
connection, and in time get access to a breadth of broadband services. The first
phase of the agreement covers 23,000 lines and its deployment should be
completed in May 2004.
Under the terms of
the contract, ADA will deploy the Alcatel 7300 Advanced Services Access Manager,
the industry's leading broadband access platform with the highest density and
lowest power consumption, throughout Iran. Alcatel's broadband access leadership
allows it to offer an unequaled service level and an integrated product
portfolio that helps operators face their key challenges: increasing coverage,
tackling scaling problems, offering more services on their broadband
infrastructure and converging voice and data platforms.
"Alcatel's comprehensive broadband portfolio and global
leadership in delivering high quality and cost effective DSL solutions made it
an ideal business partner to support us in delivering enhanced broadband
solutions to our subscribers," said Ardeshir Montaseri, Chairman of ADA. "We are
also confident that the Alcatel-solution is the most cost effective means of
meeting our needs."
According to Michel
Rahier, Chief Operating Officer of Alcatel's fixed communications activities,
"This contract further confirms our commitment to helping to accelerate
broadband deployments in emerging markets of the world. Moreover, as Alcatel
would be one of the first companies entering the Iranian private operator's
market, it will improve our position in this country."
This contract reinforces Alcatel's leadership in the global
DSL market, of which Alcatel holds has a 37% cumulative market share based on Q4
2003 results from industry analyst Dell'Oro Group. To date, Alcatel has shipped
more than 39.2 million lines and its broadband access solutions are prominent in
the networks of over 70 of the world's largest carriers.
About Asre Danesh Azar (ADA)
ADA is the leading provider of end-to-end network, communications and
software solutions and services in Iran with major clients both in the private
sector as well as the government departments. The company is a privately owned
and operated with over 300 personnel many of which are certified engineers from
leading vendors.. For more information, visit ADA on the Internet: http://www.asredanesh.com
About Alcatel
Alcatel provides communications solutions to telecommunication
carriers, Internet service providers and enterprises for delivery of voice, data
and video applications to their customers or to their employees. Alcatel
leverages its leading position in fixed and mobile broadband networks,
applications and services to bring value to its customers in the framework of a
broadband world. With sales of EURO 12.5 billion in 2003, Alcatel operates in
more than 130 countries.
... Payvand News - 3/23/04 ... --
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