Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has been selected by TelefГіnica to deliver and integrate its Presence Server project, enabling users to define easily their reachability: what to do with incoming communications based on the originator, the time of the day, their location, or any other information which could impact their availability. With this project TelefГіnica will be able to add this level of intelligence to all its applications.

Once implemented, communication services such as instant messaging, video mailbox, push-to-talk and push-to-view, click-to-call, or instant collaboration, both in fixed and mobile communications will benefit from this new capabilities based on the information, control and intelligent management of location, presence and availability of users.

Pre-established and configurable levels of presence (available, in-a-meeting, unavailable, reachable only by messaging, for family, community, colleagues, etc.) enable to define and identify priority messages and appropriately redirect incoming phone calls to a colleague, alternate application (voice mail, instant messaging) or device, whether fixed or mobile.

As part of Telefónica’s Presence Project, Alcatel-Lucent will provide the IMS Presence Server, as well as the integration in Telefónica’s core and the maintenance services. This platform enables a virtually instant creation of new attractive services that combine most of the multimedia capabilities offered by service providers.

Alfredo Redondo, President of Alcatel-Lucent’s Iberia activities, declared: “This is a strategic project for Alcatel-Lucent as we work with Telefónica to enable new attractive communication services for groups and communities, and to enrich people’s lives by transforming the way the world communicates”.

The new IMS-based services are typical innovative user-centric applications that address end-users demand for blended and personalized communication services, the possibility to share community content and new ways of communicating with friends or family in remote locations, in a seamless fashion, regardless the access or device.

Bluetooth™ VoIP Kit HBV-100 – A high performance kit for lower cost calls via the internet.

The Bluetooth™ VoIP Kit HBV-100 is the perfect way to stay in touch with friends and family over the Internet. Comprising a Bluetooth™ headset HBH-PV705 and a Bluetooth™ USB Adaptor, you can get all the normal benefits of using a Sony Ericsson Bluetooth™ headset – freeing your hands while you talk, long talk and stand by times, excellent sound quality and comfort among others – while making low cost internet calls.

Plug it in and talk handsfree

The discreet Bluetooth™ USB Adaptor plugs into your Windows XP PC and requires no complicated installation in order to be compatible with most global internet telephony software. It is pre-paired with the blue colored HBH-PV705 and the two communicate wirelessly to give you complete handsfree freedom around the room while you talk. So if you never considered your Bluetooth™ headset as a way to make calls without your phone, now you can use it as part of the HBV-100 kit with your PC to join the internet call revolution– even if the PC doesn’t have Bluetooth™ built-in. And the outstanding talk and stand by times of the headset allow you take full advantage of those low cost internet calls.

Available late Q4 2006.

Facts and Figures for Bluetoothв„ў VoIP Kit HBV-100:

Kit contents:

* Bluetoothв„ў VoIP Kit HBV-100
* Bluetooth Headset HBH-PV705 in blue
* USB Adaptor
* Standard Charger
* User Guide

Facts:

* Weight:
* Headset = 14g / 0.49 oz.
* USB Adapter = 8g / 0.2 oz
* Color:
* Headset = Blue
* USB Adaptor = Black
* Headset talk time with Bluetoothв„ў phone: Up to 12 hrs
* Headset Standby time Bluetoothв„ў phone: Up to 300 hrs
* Operating System version requirement: :Windows XP

Note: Internet calling or the use of VoIP-related features may cause sound performance disruptions to the Bluetoothв„ў VoIP Kit HBV-100.

The Bluetooth™ VoIP Kit HBV-100 is the latest in a long line of innovation in Bluetooth™ technology from Sony Ericsson. From the first commercial Bluetooth™ headset from Ericsson, through the remote control car CAR-100 to voice dialing, Auto pairing™ or the new Bluetooth™ Watch MBW-100, Sony Ericsson’s Bluetooth™ pedigree is proven in helping people make the most of their mobile life.

Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) today announced that Kazakhtelecom JSC, the leading fixed incumbent service provider in Kazakhstan, has selected Alcatel’s optical networking solution for triple play service delivery, including enhanced high-speed Internet access and evolution to IPTV (Internet protocol television), across the country. The new 6,000 km optical transport network will increase the capacity and extend the reach of Kazakhtelecom’s existing infrastructure, broadening its service offering to new areas.

The turnkey project is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2007. Based on Alcatel’s market-leading optical networking technologies, the new network will be the longest backbone network to be rolled-out in Central Asia, covering around 133 districts, 10 regional and 14 local departments.

The deployment of Alcatel’s end-to-end optical networking solution will dramatically boost Kazakhtelecom’s current network capacity to cost-effectively support existing and new services, including local to international voice services and broadcasting. This will enable Kazakhtelecom to optimize bandwidth according to the multiple traffic loads and to improve the quality of the xDSL service currently offered for high-speed Internet access.

“Kazakhtelecom is successfully carrying out strategic programs for the modernization of its telecommunication network, with a focus on guaranteeing high-quality and universal accessibility to services,” stated Azamat Syrgabayev, Vice-president, and Chief technical officer of Kazakhtelecom. “We firmly believe that Alcatel’s expertise in optical networking, along with its deep understanding of customer needs, can help us broaden our service offering and reinforce key benefits such as investment protection and cost-effectiveness.”

“Strengthening Alcatel’s long-lasting cooperation with Kazakhtelecom, this project marks a new important phase in the deployment of advanced optical transport technologies,” said Romano Valussi, President of Alcatel’s optical networking activities. “The functionality, flexibility and scalability offered by our solutions will help Kazakhtelecom address the accelerated broadband traffic growth, while preparing for new services yet to come, and drive greater operational efficiencies.”

The Alcatel optical/data convergent solution will be based on its 1626 Light Manager (LM) DWDM equipment, 1678 Metro Core Connect (MCC) and its Optical Multi-Service Node (OMSN) systems, all managed by the Alcatel 1350 management suite. Furthermore, Alcatel will be in charge of the installation, commissioning and integration of the equipment.