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mmO2 Selects Nortel Networks as UMTS Supplier for 3G Networks Across Europe
LONDON--April 16, 2002--Following an extensive, six-month review of its network architecture and
suppliers, mmO2 today confirmed its selection of Nortel Networks (NYSE:NT) (TSE:NT.) as one of two major suppliers of General
Packet Radio Service (GPRS 2.5G) and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Third Generation (UMTS 3G) equipment and
services for its networks across Europe.
Under an award subject to execution of definitive agreements, mmO2 plans to extend and amend its existing 3G supply agreement with
Nortel Networks for the United Kingdom to include 2.5G and 3G core networks and access solutions across additional European
networks, including:
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2.5G core networks in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands.
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3G core networks in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Germany and Ireland, with a minimum of 30 per cent of its UMTS access
solutions requirements across these territories and potential for a further 40 per cent to be awarded on a competitive basis.
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Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications solutions for Digifone in Ireland and Viag Interkom in Germany.
mmO2 and Nortel Networks anticipate completion of definitive agreements in the second quarter of 2002. Until then, the current
supply agreement, announced in May 2000, will remain in effect.
"We have always been confident of Nortel Networks ability to provide us with industry leading solutions for rollout of our 3G network
in the UK," said John Sammaron, chief technical officer, mm02. "We are now in position to implement our Pan-European 2.5 and 3G
strategy, with Nortel Networks helping to ensure 3G becomes a reality in the UK, Germany and Ireland."
"This is an endorsement of Nortel Networks close relationship with mmO2 and an acknowledgement of our 3G capability and
leadership position in the supply and implementation of wireless networks," said Pascal Debon, president, Wireless Networks, Nortel
Networks. "We will help enable mmO2's strategy of leading the market in mobile data by offering best-in-class performance and cost
leadership, enabling them to further strengthen their impact as a major European wireless player."
Nortel Networks is already a leading 3G supplier in Europe. With the addition of Digifone in Ireland under the mmO2 award, Nortel
Networks will be implementing UMTS networks in eight European countries. mmO2's award will also extend Nortel Networks existing
footprint in Germany and the UK, where the company is currently working with Telefonica and T-Mobile.
Nortel Networks end-to-end UMTS network infrastructure includes: Internet Base Transceiver Stations (BTS); unified packet IP core
networks based on Nortel Networks Passport multiservice switches and Nortel Networks Contivity VPN switches; network,
applications and services management based on Nortel Networks Preside and Nortel Networks Shasta 5000 Broadband Service Node;
and turnkey network implementation services.
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 Metro and Enterprise Networks, Wireless Networks and Optical Long
Haul 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.
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