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Transition to high-performance IP–based networks to improve speed and
efficiency for video and other services and lay the groundwork for evolution to
4G LTE
Paris, September 19, 2012 - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE:
ALU) is transforming the regional networks of VimpelCom Ltd. Group, one of the
world’s largest communications service provider groups, to support the
introduction of the latest high-speed 3G mobile broadband entertainment and
business services, and prepare for the future introduction of 4G LTE.
In Russia and other countries throughout the region demand is exploding for
services such as high-speed Internet access, video and social networking on the
move. To address this demand VimpelCom is upgrading its data transport and
mobile backhaul networks in Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan with
state-of-the-art Internet Protocol/Multiprotocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS)
technology to support all of its mobile broadband and business service
offerings. This transformation will give VimpelCom a simpler network structure,
which will help improve performance and reliability, and reduce the cost of
operations.
The project covers several regions in Russia as well as Kazakhstan and
Kyrgyzstan, and includes VimpelCom affiliates KaR-Tel LLP and SkyMobile LLC,
which offer communications services under the Beeline brand. The companies have
already finalized the deployment in Russia in the Moscow region and Siberia,
and several cities in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Georgy Pisarenko, Head of Group Product and Platform Development of
VimpelCom, said: “IP video, multimedia, and other high-bandwidth applications
are becoming increasingly popular, which is driving requirements for greater
speed, efficiency and performance. The deployment of an all-IP infrastructure
from Alcatel-Lucent will reduce network complexity and cost,while increasing
efficiency, and serves as an important step in an ongoing evolution to IP
across all of our operations.”
Alexander Tikhonov, Head of Alcatel-Lucent’s business in CIS said:“This
project further strengthens Alcatel-Lucent’s cooperation with VimpelCom, and
will give the operator in Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgystan a significant
advantage over the competition by providing them with a strong network
foundation upon which they continue to innovate, introducing new services and
increasing bandwidth in a cost-effective manner.”
About the Alcatel-Lucent technology solution provided to
VimpelCom
Alcatel-Lucent is supplying VimpelCom, KaR-Tel LLP and SkyMobile LLC with a
comprehensive IP/MPLS based Carrier Ethernet solution which includes its 7750
Service Router, 7210 Service Access Switch (SAS), and 5620 Service Aware
Manager. Alcatel-Lucent in partnership with ADV Consulting will also provide a
wide set of services and expertise in the areas such as project management,
consulting and design, integration services, installation, deployment and
maintenance.
About VimpelCom Ltd
VimpelCom is one of the world’s largest integrated telecommunications
services operators providing voice and data services through a range of
traditional and broadband mobile and fixed technologies in Russia, Italy,
Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan,
Cambodia, Laos, Algeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Central
African Republic and Canada. VimpelCom’s operations around the globe cover
territory with a total population of approximately 782 million people.
VimpelCom provides services under the "Beeline", "Kyivstar", "djuice", “Wind”,
"Infostrada" “Mobilink”, “Leo”, “banglalink”, “Telecel”, and “Djezzy” brands.
As of June 30, 2012 VimpelCom had 208 million mobile subscribers on a combined
basis. VimpelCom is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
(VIP). For more information visit:  http://www.vimpelcom.com
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