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December 19, 2002
WIN Selects Nortel Networks Technology for Indonesian CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Network
Advanced Wireless Data Network to Enable High-Speed Wireless Internet Services
JAKARTA, Indonesia – PT Wireless Indonesia (WIN) www.wireless.net.id**, a new Indonesian mobile data telecommunications network and service provider, has selected Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSX: NT] as preferred technology supplier for a nationwide ITU IMT2000 Standard CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (Data Optimized) third generation (3G) network to enable delivery of wireless Internet, video streaming, mobile VPN (virtual private network) and other, next generation wireless data services.
Subject to completion by WIN of third-party financing arrangements, WIN plans to launch this new mobile data network in the first quarter of 2003, initially in Jakarta. This is expected to be the first commercial deployment of Nortel Networks Univity* CDMA2000 1xEV-DO solution in the ASEAN region. This comprehensive 3G solution will position WIN, operating in the 1900MHz frequency spectrum with 10MHz bandwidth, to provide wireless data transmission with peak rates up to 2.4 megabits per second while optimizing network efficiencies and decreasing deployment costs. "CDMA2000 1xEV-DO is the latest CDMA 3G technology available and will position WIN to respond to the growing number of Indonesian individuals and businesses looking for state-of-the-art, high-bandwidth mobile communications – from Web browsing and video messaging to mobile desktop capabilities and high-speed wireless access to corporate intranets,"said Teddy A. Purwadi, president director, WIN. "We chose Nortel Networks to work with us in implementing our new network because of the company's technical strength in wireless technologies, its proven network rollout capabilities, and its strong tradition of customer commitment." "This strong vote of confidence provides further proof of our leadership position in building advanced Wireless Data Networks for customers around the world," said Mark Stevens, managing director for Nortel Networks in ASEAN and Pakistan. "We have designed our Univity CDMA2000 1xEV-DO solutions to leverage operators' existing spectrum investments, and to enable them to deliver advanced wireless data services that will fundamentally change the way businesses and consumers communicate and conduct their business affairs." Nortel Networks CDMA2000 1xEV-DO solution for WIN will include CDMA Metro Cell Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) equipped for 1xEV-DO. Enabling cost-effective network growth with an 'expand-as-you-grow' strategy, Metro Cell BTS supports CDMA2000 1X, 1xEV-DO, IS-95 and 800/1900MHz, all in a single BTS. Metro Cell BTS also provides seamless evolution to CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO for operators with existing wireless network infrastructure. Nortel Networks has announced wireless contracts estimated to be worth approximately US$3 billion in 2002. Nortel Networks is the world’s first and only supplier with Wireless Data Networks in service in three advanced technologies – GPRS, CDMA2000 and UMTS. Nortel Networks continues to build on CDMA momentum in the Asia region with recent CDMA2000 1X deployments for Telstra in Australia and China Unicom. Nortel Networks is also implementing CDMA2000 1X networks for Verizon Wireless and Sprint PCS in the United States, Bell Mobility and TELUS Mobility in Canada, SMARTCOM PCS in Chile and SERCOM (Telgua) in Guatemala, as well as what is expected to be Latin America’s first commercial CDMA2000 1xEV-DO network for Vesper in Brazil. 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 and Univity are trademarks of Nortel Networks. **This is a 3rd party link as described in our Web linking practices. Contact for Press and Analysts:Isabel Lee
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