Nortel Networks Unveiled "Wings of Light" to Speed Services of 3G Capabilities

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NEWS FLASH 2000 - 21 (June 2000)
(Updated on June 27, 2000)

TECHNOLOGY

Nortel Networks Unveiled "Wings of Light" to Speed Services of 3G Capabilities

Nortel Networks unveiled its strategy for speeding time-to-service of 3G Wireless Internet services. The company’s latest strategy, codenamed "Wings of Light," will unify its IP Optical and wireless Internet capabilities to redefine the meaning of High-Performance Internet. Nortel sees 3G technology as the coming together of terrestrial and wireless networks: IP-based services will be delivered over the air while leveraging the high-performance of Optical Internet.

Through its 3G strategy, Nortel Networks will provide end-to-end 3G Wireless Solutions spanning

Local Internet
Optical Internet
Wide-area wireless access
Network management
Enterprise voice and data services.

The company recently introduced two products that support its 3G strategy.

E-mobility Acceleration software will enable mobile office applications at speeds up to 25 times greater than current wireless data solutions.
IP Mobility Solution will provide mobile users continuous access to the Internet or intranet, to send and receive email, documents, video and graphics, and conduct m-commerce and voice communications, regardless of locations, network or device using IP.

For more information: http://www.nortelnetworks.com/corporate/news/newsreleases/2000b/06_19_0000364_wings_light.html

Mobileinfo Comments and Advisory: We expect Nortel to continue its role in developing integrated wireless-wireline networks of future. It would be interesting to find Nortel puts flesh on this blue print and carriers respond to this blue print.

Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology architectures.

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