MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, Spain, February 13
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU)
today announced plans to develop and distribute a prepaid option to
operators in the wireless market for use with the BlackBerry(R) platform.
Customized for BlackBerry(R) smartphones, the real-time, volume-based
charging solution will be hosted by Alcatel-Lucent and will seamlessly
integrate with operators' existing networks. This option will enable
BlackBerry smartphone users to track the minutes and data they have used
against the prepaid amount remaining in their account so they can easily
refill their account as needed.
"In line with Alcatel-Lucent's strategy to provide extensive expertise
in managed communication services, we are proud to develop and provide
customers with prepaid options for BlackBerry smartphones. We hope this
solution will enable more operators in high-growth economies to greatly
expand their business opportunity", said Michel Rahier, President of
Alcatel-Lucent's Carrier business.
"We are proud of the work that has been done in partnership with
Alcatel-Lucent to bring the BlackBerry solution to new markets and we look
forward to expanding this relationship," said Jim Balsillie, Co-Chief
Executive Officer at Research In Motion. "We believe a prepaid option
enabled by Alcatel-Lucent will add significant value for our operator
partners and further broaden customer interest in BlackBerry smartphones."
The partnership between Alcatel-Lucent and RIM has already led to
distribution of the BlackBerry solution in several countries across Eastern
Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, including China, the world's
largest wireless market.
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that
enable service providers, enterprise 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 revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is
incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more
information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts
Regine Coqueran
Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-24
regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com
Stephane Lapeyrade
Tel : +33(0)1-40-76-12-74
stephane.lapeyrade@alcatel-lucent.com
Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations
Remi Thomas
Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-50-61
remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com
Maria Alcon
Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-15-17
maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com
John DeBon
Tel: +1-908-582-7793
debono@alcatel-lucent.com
Tony Lucido
Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-80
alucido@alcatel-lucent.com
Don Sweeney
Tel: +1-908-582-6153
dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com
SOURCE Alcatel-Lucent
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CONTACT:
Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts: Regine
Coqueran, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-24,
regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com; Stephane Lapeyrade, Tel :
+33(0)1-40-76-12-74, stephane.lapeyrade@alcatel-lucent.com;
Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations, Remi Thomas, Tel:
+33(0)1-40-76-50-61, remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com; Maria Alcon,
Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-15-17, maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com; John
DeBon, Tel: +1-908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com; Tony
Lucido, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-49-80, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, Don
Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com
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