Globalive Wireless Awards Alcatel-Lucent Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Build High-Speed 3G Mobile Network in Canada

    TORONTO and PARIS, July 29, /CNW/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and
NYSE: ALU) has been awarded a multi-million dollar, three-year contract to
help build Globalive Wireless' new nationwide 3G mobile network in Canada.

    Globalive is focused on launching a new national wireless operation,
serving consumers across Canada.  In 2009 Globalive was awarded spectrum
licenses by Industry Canada after successfully bidding more than CDN $442
million in the government's Advanced Wireless Services auction.

    "Our commitment is to provide Canadian consumers with unmatched value.
For that we need future-ready technology that enables the delivery of
high-capacity, cost-effective IP-based services," said Ken Campbell, Chief
Executive Officer of Globalive Wireless.  "We look to the experience,
expertise and forward-thinking technology of Alcatel-Lucent to support our
commitment to building an advanced, high-speed mobile network that will
support economic development and jobs creation throughout Canada."

    Alcatel-Lucent is providing an end-to-end solution and comprehensive
network integration support to ensure the rapid rollout of Globalive's
commercial voice, mobile broadband and multimedia service offerings.  Under
the agreement Alcatel-Lucent will supply Globalive with its industry-leading,
LTE-ready 3G radio access network offering -- based on its multi-standard
radio access solution -- including radio network controllers, node Bs (base
stations) and a flexible wireless network management system.  For the project
Alcatel-Lucent also will provide a variety of professional services including
site acquisition and construction, radio frequency network design and
optimization as well as overall network planning and design.

    To address Globalive's mobile backhaul requirements, Alcatel-Lucent will
deploy its IP service routers, service aggregation routers and microwave
packet radios, which will support the highly reliable, secure and
cost-effective transport of 3G traffic and will give Globalive the ability to
smoothly transition to LTE to address evolving market demands.

    "Alcatel-Lucent has a proven track record for delivering high-speed
wireless networks in Canada and globally.  Our new 3G mobile networking
solutions provide the innovation, operational excellence and cost efficiency
Globalive needs to quickly build out its network and offer Canadians
innovative mobile services," said Alex Giosa, President of Alcatel-Lucent
business in Canada.  "This contract highlights Globalive's confidence in our
comprehensive solutions and local support capabilities."

    Giosa noted that the Globalive deployment will leverage technology
developed at Alcatel-Lucent's Ottawa research facility, which employs a large
team of experienced engineers and technologists working on advanced wireless
and IP technologies.

    Alcatel-Lucent is a leading player in the wireless infrastructure market
having deployed 350 commercial wireless networks worldwide, including 56
W-CDMA commercial networks in 37 countries.  With more than 600,000
multi-standard cabinets shipped since 1999, Alcatel-Lucent's pioneering
multi-standard technology base station is designed to support IP
transformation and is part of our unique converged radio access network (RAN)
strategy that enables operators to smoothly evolve towards future mobile
broadband technologies.  The company is a world leader in the design,
deployment, management and integration of networks.About Globalive Wireless Management Corp.Globalive Wireless is a subsidiary of Globalive Holdings.  Globalive is a
leading provider of telecommunications solutions in Canada and internationally
to the consumer and business market segments.  The Globalive companies include
Globalive Wireless, Yak Communications, One Connect, Canopco and Globalive
Carrier Services.  For more information www.globalive.com.About Alcatel-LucentAlcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted partner of
service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions
to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users.  A
leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies,
applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical
and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation
powerhouses in the communications industry.  With operations in more than 130
countries and the most experienced global services organization in the
industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. 
Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 16.98 billion in 2008 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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[e-mail], GCI Group on behalf of Globalive Wireless; or
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