Alcatel-Lucent (euronext paris andnyse:ALU) has signed a turnkey contract with the Libyan InternationalTelecommunication Company (LITC) to build a new 1,000 km undersea cable systemlinking the country's capital, Tripoli, to Benghazi, and providing thebroadband connectivity needed in support of ongoing efforts to revive theLibyan economy.
The system will play a critical role in the reconstruction Libya's telecominfrastructure improving the levels of connectivity and communicationreliability needed for business, public sector and consumer applications,particularly at a time when global demand for broadband services continues togrow. Based on Alcatel-Lucent's 100G technology and a cable optimizedwith coherent submarine fiber, the system will ultimately carry capacity inexcess of 10Tbit/s per fiber pair and is expected to be ready for completionmid of 2015
Dr Mohmoud Aujali, Chairman of LITC said: “Broadband connectivity is a majorgrowth opportunity for the foreseeable future and the development of a robusttelecommunication infrastructure is vital. With the help of Alcatel-Lucent, ournewsubmarine cable system promises a significant contribution the overalldevelopments that are being undertaken to improve standard of living forLibyans.”
Philippe Dumont, President of Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks, said: “Weare pleased to support LITC in delivering this major network transformation insupport of the country's efforts in reconstructing its telecom infrastructure.Strengthening connection with the global digital community, Alcatel-Lucent'sinnovative solution will help LITC promote growth opportunities foreconomic, cultural and educational activities.”
About LITC
The Libyan international telecommunications company (LITC) is a subsidiaryof the Libyan post , telecommunications and information technology Holdingcompany (LPTIC) , it was founded in 2009 as the main international voice anddata wholesale provider in Libya , and the international arm of LPTIC where it manages the international network to accommodate the rapid increase inthe local and regional demand in telecommunication services utilizing theunique position of Libya as a hub.
ABOUT ALCATEL-LUCENT (euronext paris and nyse:ALU)
Alcatel-Lucent is at the forefront of global communications, providingproducts and innovations in IP and cloud networking, as well as ultra-broadbandfixed and wireless access to service providers and their customers, enterprisesand institutions throughout the world.
Underpinning Alcatel-Lucent in driving the industrial transformation fromvoice telephony to high-speed digital delivery of data, video and informationis Bell Labs, an integral part of Alcatel-Lucent and one of the world'sforemost technology research institutes, responsible for countlessbreakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry.Alcatel-Lucent innovations have resulted in the company being recognized byThomson Reuters as a Top 100 Global Innovator, as well as being named by MITTechnology Review as amongst 2012's Top 50 “World's Most Innovative Companies”.Alcatel-Lucent has also been recognized for innovation in sustainability, beingnamed Industry Group Leader for Technology Hardware & Equipment sector inthe 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices review for making globalcommunications more sustainable, affordable and accessible, all in pursuit ofthe company's mission to realize the potential of a connected world.
With revenues of Euro 14.4 billion in 2012, Alcatel-Lucent is listed on theParis and New York stock exchanges (euronext and nyse:ALU). The company isincorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.
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