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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
lacell and Lucent Technologies Launch Mexico's Premier Third-Generation Mobile Network
Commercial 3G CDMA2000 1X Network Can Double Voice Capacity and Provide High-speed Data Services at Speeds of Up to 144 Kilobits per Second
MEXICO CITY, Jan 23, 2003 - Grupo Iusacell, S.A. de C.V. (Iusacell) (NYSE: CEL; BMV: CEL), a
leading digital wireless telecommunications operator in Mexico, today announced the commercial launch of the country's first CDMA2000 1X voice
and high-speed data network using equipment, software and services from Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU).
With this third-generation (3G) network, Iusacell can significantly increase its voice capacity and offer subscribers new data services such as
high-speed instant messaging, e-mail and Internet access at speeds of up to 144 kilobits per second (kbps). Iusacell also will be able to offer
enterprises mobile office capabilities and applications designed to meet the needs of specific mobile users such as field sales and service personnel.
"We are extremely pleased to be able to provide our customers with the first major high-speed wireless data service in Mexico," said Carlos Espinal,
CEO of Iusacell. "The new 3G CDMA2000 network launched today will enable us to efficiently increase our voice capacity and introduce
compelling new services to our high-value customers."
Lucent upgraded Iusacell's existing Lucent-supplied base stations with CDMA2000 1X channel cards and software, and also provided software
upgrades for Iusacell's mobile switching centers to enable these advanced services. Lucent also supplied its NavisRadius(TM) 4.0 AAA
(authentication, authorization and accounting) server software to manage secure network access and usage. Lucent Worldwide Services performed
installation and integration services for the CDMA2000 1X network.
"We are proud to work with Iusacell as they remain at the forefront of mobile communications in Mexico by launching this 3G network," said Victor
Agnellini, vice president of mobility sales, Lucent Technologies Latin America. "While providing Iusacell with significant investment protection by
taking advantage of its existing infrastructure and radio frequency spectrum at 850 MHz, our 3G CDMA2000 solutions allow Iusacell to deliver
high-speed data capabilities to businesses and consumers."
Iusacell subscribers in Mexico will be able to access the high-speed network with CDMA2000 1X-enabled devices or personal digital assistants
(PDAs) and laptop PCs equipped with CDMA2000 1X PC cards.
CDMA2000 is an advanced and efficient wireless technology being introduced worldwide and an international 3G standard established by the
International Telecommunications Union (ITU). CDMA2000 cost-effectively evolves a multitude of network technologies to support 3G services.
Lucent's Mobility Solutions Group is a leading global provider of mobile networking technologies, having deployed more than 70,000 spread-spectrum
base stations for mobile operators worldwide.
About Iusacell
Grupo Iusacell, S.A. de C.V. (Iusacell, NYSE: CEL; BMV: CEL) is a wireless cellular and PCS service provider in seven of Mexico's nine regions,
including Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, Acapulco, Puebla, Leon and Merida. The Company's service regions encompass a total of
approximately 91 million POPs, representing approximately 90% of the country's total population. Iusacell is under the management and operating
control of subsidiaries of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ).
About Lucent Technologies
Lucent Technologies, headquartered in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, designs and delivers networks for the world's largest communications service
providers. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent relies on its strengths in mobility, optical, data and voice networking technologies
as well as software and services to develop next-generation networks. The company's systems, services and software are designed to help
customers quickly deploy and better manage their networks and create new, revenue-generating services that help businesses and consumers. For
more information on Lucent Technologies, visit its Web site at http://www.lucent.com.
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