PARIS, September 15 /PRNewswire/ --

- Solution Combines IMS Core Network With WiMAX to Better Accommodate 
Future Growth

PARIS, September 15 /PRNewswire/ --

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced
that it has been awarded a contract by Delta Telecom, a fast growing service
provider in the Caucasus region, to deploy Azerbaijan's first commercial
WiMAX 802.16e-2005 (Rev-e) network. This new network will provide Delta
Telecom's customers with high-speed Internet access as well as other data
services and voice over IP (VoIP).

It will accommodate stationary, nomadic and mobile
applications and will complement Delta Telecom's existing fixed broadband
services in sparsely populated areas, where technical and economic factors
sometimes make fixed broadband deployments impractical. Delta Telecom plans
to launch the commercial services on the network at the end of 2008.

Alcatel-Lucent will supply a comprehensive package of
infrastructure and services to both deploy WiMAX and modernize Delta
Telecom's nationwide carrier backbone infrastructure. This end-to-end
solution includes base stations, WiMAX access controllers, terminals, an IMS
core network and applications software and platforms. Alcatel-Lucent also
will provide design and planning for end-to-end integration of the network as
well as provisioning services for Delta Telecom's network. The comprehensive
approach of this project is in line with Alcatel-Lucent's recently launched
End-to-End IP Wireless-Broadband Solution for WiMAX.

By integrating an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) platform into
the WiMAX solution, Delta Telecom is positioning itself to not only quickly
and profitably launch carrier-grade voice services today but also to scale up
and introduce rich multimedia communications services in the future.

"We want to provide our business and residential customers
with a wide range of beneficial, easy-to-use wireless broadband services,"
said Ramazan Valiyev, General Director of Delta Telecom. "Alcatel-Lucent has
recognized global expertise in broadband IP networking and WiMAX radio
technology as well as in fast-growing markets, and with its solutions and
combined assets our subscribers will benefit from unmatched, sustainable
quality of service and quality of experience."

This exclusive project underlines Alcatel-Lucent's strong
presence in Azerbaijan and the company's commitment to enable its customers
to provide enhanced communications to end-users, narrowing the digital divide
so crucial to economic and social growth.

"Alcatel-Lucent is fully committed to supporting Delta Telecom
by boosting WiMAX and IMS deployments in Azerbaijan," said Johan
Vanderplaetse, President of Alcatel-Lucent CIS, Central and Southern Europe.
"Alcatel-Lucent has proven to be a reliable supplier of WiMAX and IMS
solution, and we are ready to deliver Delta Telecom our technologies and
expertise to generate broadband business, while eliminating the digital
divide."

With 29 commercial contracts and more than 70 trials around
the world, Alcatel-Lucent is the undisputed leader in the WiMAX market. It is
also a global leader in network planning, design, consulting, project
management and network optimization.

About Delta Telecom

On the basis of the license # 001514, given on December 30, 2005 by the
Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan
Republic, the company "Delta Telecom Ltd" renders Multi-purpose and Universal
Communication Services. Delta Telecom is a qualified creator and installer of
corporate Satellite communication networks and provider of Satellite
Communication services. Delta Telecom is also an official distributor of
Hughes Network Systems (the world leader of VSAT technology production), of
Eutelsat (the world Satellite communication operator), and of Pandatel AG
(the leading fiber-optic equipment manufacturer) in the Transcaucasia region.
Delta Telecom was founded in 2000.

Delta Telecom collaborates with leading international telecommunication
operators, including companies such as Newtec(Belgium), Xantic(Holland),
Avitec(Sweden), Ipnet(Denmark), Pandatel, Siemens, Motorola, Rohde&Schwarz(
Germany), Eutelsat(France), TEKDigitel, Kinemetriks, Hughes Network Systems,
Ipricot, Patriot, IDB Systems(USA). Delta Telecom Company's local partners
include state and private enterprises as:Azerbaijan National Academy of
Science, Ministry of Taxes, Ministry of Finance, The International Bank of
Azerbaijan, State Customs Committee, MKT-Cotton, AzerCot, RISK, Rapid
Solutions, AP Moller Mayersk. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on
the Internet: http://delta-telecom.net/

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 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

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