Alcatel-Lucent wins order for IP network from largest Russian cable TV operator |
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PARIS (AFX) - Alcatel-Lucent said it has won an order to supply an IP-based network to Russia's largest cable-TV operator, Mostelecom, with a first phase due to be launched in the first quarter of 2007.The terms of the contract were not disclosed.Alcatel-Lucent said the higher band-width of the IP network will enable Mostelecom to introduce triple-play services -- which bundle internet, TV and fixed-line telephony -- as well as diversify its existing TV offer.Mostelecom has 90 pct of Russia's cable-TV market with 3 mln subscribers, according to Alcatel-Lucent.paris@afxnews.comgt/mjs/gpCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2006. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited
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