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October 30, 2002
Vesper, Nortel Networks to Deploy Latin America’s First CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Network
Advanced Wireless Data Network to Enable High-Speed Packet Data, Enterprise Broadband Services
SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Vesper, a Brazilian operator providing services in 17 states in the Southeastern and Northern regions of the country, has selected Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSX: NT] as the sole supplier of its CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (Data Optimized) network to improve capacity and enable delivery of high-speed and broadband wireless data services.
In what is expected to be the first commercial deployment of this technology in Latin America, this agreement provides for Nortel Networks to deliver its comprehensive Nortel Networks Univity* CDMA2000 1xEV-DO solution for expansion of Vesper’s Sao Paulo network, enabling data transmission with peak rates up to 2.4 megabits per second. This deployment will also significantly increase Vesper’s network capacity, as well as position Vesper to deliver advanced data services such as Web browsing, video and audio streaming. It will also support multimedia applications to provide faster access to corporate intranets, e-mail with large attachments, and mobile desktop capabilities for enterprise customers. The network is expected to be launched commercially in December of 2002. “Once again Vesper is innovating by introducing 3G technology in the Brazilian market,” said Luiz Kaufmann, president, Vesper. “Our customers will be provided with access to the Internet and the fastest wireless data communications available today in Brazil. And Nortel Networks – as Vesper’s solution provider since the beginning of our operations – was chosen for this implementation because of its advanced technical solution and the synergies that characterize the project.” “This latest agreement with Vesper provides further proof of our leadership position in building advanced Wireless Data Networks around the world,” said Hervé Adam, managing director, Nortel Networks Brazil. “We are working closely with our customers in Latin America to evolve their existing infrastructure and deploy reliable networks that will drive new revenue opportunities.” “Nortel Networks has an unmatched combination of packet core, code division and access expertise to help maximize network performance and operator return on investment,” said Steve Slattery, president and general manager, CDMA/TDMA, Nortel Networks. “Nortel Networks Univity CDMA2000 1xEV-DO solutions also leverage operators’ existing spectrum investments. This is critical as networks move toward 3G where greater performance must be matched by cost effectiveness.” Building on market-leading CDMA2000 1X capabilities and experience, Nortel Networks CDMA2000 1xEV-DO solution will be enabled through a simple upgrade to Nortel Networks Univity CDMA Metro Cell base stations, and will pave the way to all IP (Internet Protocol) networks and reduced network operating expenses. Nortel Networks Univity 1xEV-DO solution for Vesper includes the CDMA Metro Cell radio base station equipped for 1xEV-DO, 1xEV-DO Radio Network Controller and Element Management System, Shasta* BCN 5000 Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN), Passport* IP routing platforms and related infrastructure. Nortel Networks is currently deploying CDMA2000 1X technologies with leading customers around the world, including BellSouth, SMARTCOM PCS and SERCOM (Telgua) in Latin America. Nortel Networks and Verizon Wireless are currently conducting CDMA2000 1xEV-DO wireless network trials in San Diego. A CDMA leader since 1995, Nortel Networks has designed, installed and launched networks for more than 60 CDMA customers in 15 countries. Nortel Networks has deployed more than 15,000 CDMA2000 1X base stations around the world. Nortel Networks is an industry leader and innovator focused on transforming how the world communicates and exchanges information. The Company is supplying its service provider and enterprise customers with communications technology and infrastructure to enable value-added IP data, voice and multimedia services spanning Wireless Networks, Wireline Networks, Enterprise Networks, and Optical Networks. As a global company, Nortel Networks does business in more than 150 countries. More information about Nortel Networks can be found on the Web at www.nortelnetworks.com. Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the severity and duration of the industry adjustment; the sufficiency of our restructuring activities, including the potential for higher actual costs to be incurred in connection with restructuring actions compared to the estimated costs of such actions; fluctuations in operating results and general industry, economic and market conditions and growth rates; the ability to recruit and retain qualified employees; fluctuations in cash flow, the level of outstanding debt and debt ratings; the ability to meet financial covenants contained in our credit agreements; the ability to make acquisitions and/or integrate the operations and technologies of acquired businesses in an effective manner; the impact of rapid technological and market change; the impact of price and product competition; international growth and global economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of rationalization in the telecommunications industry; the dependence on new product development; the uncertainties of the Internet; the impact of the credit risks of our customers and the impact of increased provision of customer financing and commitments; stock market volatility; the entrance into an increased number of supply, turnkey, and outsourcing contracts which contain delivery, installation, and performance provisions, which, if not met, could result in the payment of substantial penalties or liquidated damages; the ability to obtain timely, adequate and reasonably priced component parts from suppliers and internal manufacturing capacity; the future success of our strategic alliances; and the adverse resolution of litigation. For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see the reports filed by Nortel Networks with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Nortel Networks disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. *Nortel Networks, the Nortel Networks logo, the Globemark, Univity, Shasta and Passport are trademarks of Nortel Networks. Contact for Press and Analysts:Ernesto Ortiz
Nortel Networks
954-851-8886
urtiga@nortel.com
Jamie Moody
Nortel Networks
972-684-7167
moodyjam@nortel.com
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