Nokia D500 Broadband Solution Enables Fast Time-to-Market for Advanced
Broadband Services

    ESPOO, Finland, November 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TELUS, one of
Canada's leading telecommunications service providers, and Nokia, a global
leader in network solutions, announced today that they have entered into an
agreement to use Nokia broadband infrastructure to build and support TELUS'
next-generation IP broadband access network. TELUS has selected the Nokia
D500 IP DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) multiservice
platform, equipped with ADSL2+ technology to create multi-megabit bandwidth
capacity and greater reach for the operator's services, specifically its
highly anticipated broadband services.
    "As we prepare to roll out our next-generation IP network, this new
relationship forged with Nokia enables TELUS to bring new broadband services
to market faster," said Ibrahim Gedeon, Chief Technology Officer, TELUS.
"Nokia's global leadership in technology and vision for next-generation
networks supports TELUS' mission to deliver greater bandwidth and high
quality IP solutions and services to Canadians at home, in the workplace and
on the move."
    The Nokia D500 access node is a powerful, scalable, and flexible solution
for operators like TELUS who want to provide mass market bandwidth-intensive
services. "We are pleased to be working with TELUS, a respected and leading
innovator of telecommunications services not only in Canada, but worldwide,"
said Mikko Lavanti, Vice President, Nokia Broadband Systems. "With our
relationship with TELUS, Nokia maintains a strong position at the forefront
of delivering broadband solutions, especially as network convergence
continues to take shape in the telecommunications industry. Today's
announcement paves the way for Nokia to continue to lead in the IP DSLAM
market taking shape on a global scale."
    The Nokia D500 architecture can also support residential and business
broadband services from either a highly dense central office or in smaller
density remote outdoor sites, using Nokia's Rapid Deployment Access Cabinet
(RDAC) solution which will further help TELUS reduce its site deployments and
operating costs.
    "Traditionally, Nokia is recognized as a leader and innovator in mobile
technologies," said Kevin Kelly, General Manager, Fixed Operator Solutions,
Networks, Nokia. "Today's announcement with TELUS demonstrates our broader
networking capabilities spanning both fixed and mobile arenas, as well as a
strong commitment to the Canadian telecommunications market."
    About TELUS
    TELUS (TSX: T, T.NV; NYSE: TU) is the largest telecommunications company
in Western Canada and the second largest in the country, with $7.9 billion of
annual revenue, 4.7 million network access lines and 4.1 million wireless
customers. The company provides customers with a full range of
telecommunications products and services including data, voice and wireless
services across Canada, utilizing next generation Internet-based
technologies. For more information about TELUS, please visit http://www.telus.com.
    About Nokia
    Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and
sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to
each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and
innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging,
games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services
for network operators and corporations. http://www.nokia.com.

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