Lima, Peru, – INTERNEXA, a connectivity infrastructure and telecommunication solution provider in South America, will deploy 100 gigabit per second (100G) optical coherent technology from Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) to dramatically boost the speed and capacity of its data network to support the distribution of digital content from around the world into the region. The new network also will enable INTERNEXA to meet subscribers' fast-growing demands for mobile video, high-speed Internet access and other data services in Peru.

INTERNEXA has the largest terrestrial telecommunications network in South America, providing connectivity to operators in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and soon, Central America. The company is migrating digital content currently located outside the continent to data centers in Colombia and Brazil through agreements with the main Content Delivery Network (CDNs). This move will enhance efficiency for operators, quality of service for subscribers and create new opportunities for content developers.

As a result, INTERNEXA needed a solution that could manage huge volumes of data traffic and reduce complexity in its network in Peru to provide higher-quality services.

Luis Francisco Gamero, Operations Director of INTERNEXA Peru said: 'With Alcatel-Lucent's innovative 100G solution we're taking a major step to deploy a highly flexible network that will support present and future bandwidth demand with improved performance and allow faster delivery of services to the market. By creating the conditions for a Latin American Internet we're building the future for the people in Peru and the rest of the region.'

Designed to address the booming demand for high-bandwidth data services such as high-definition video streaming, Internet applications and cloud services, next generation optical coherent technology - based on dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) - offers exceptional performance in existing and new networks.

Osvaldo Di Campli, President of Alcatel-Lucent in the Caribbean and Latin America said: 'Our DWDM solution offers unprecedented capacity, scalability, bandwidth and the lowest cost per bit for a reduced total cost of ownership. This 100G upgrade will dramatically expand the capacity of INTERNEXA's network, helping ensure the delivery of high-quality services and providing the operator with a flexible platform to expand their capacity to 400G in the future, with minimal investment.'

About the Alcatel-Lucent technology solution for INTERNEXA

Alcatel-Lucent is supplying INTERNEXA with its 100G optical coherent technology employed in the 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS). In addition the company will deliver the 1660 SM STM-16/64 Optical Multi-Service Node for Metro Applications, the 1850 Transport Service Switch (TSS) 320 and the 1350 Management Suite.

Alcatel-Lucent's 100G optical coherent technology is a key element of the Alcatel-Lucent High Leverage Network™ (HLN) architecture, which is designed to slash transport costs and dramatically reduce operational complexity in core networks.

About INTERNEXA

INTERNEXA is the connectivity infrastructure and ICTs solution company, affiliated to Grupo ISA, operating the only terrestrial fiber optic network connected across Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil, and the only one that with an open business model for all operators, promotes development in the continent. The company received the international certification ISO 9001:2000 for the quality of its carrier-class service. More information at: external linkwww.internexa.com

About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU)

The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in the field of networking and communications technology, products and services. The company is home to Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost research centers, responsible for breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry. Alcatel-Lucent was named one of MIT Technology Review's 2012 Top 50 list of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" for breakthroughs such as lightRadio™, which cuts power consumption and operating costs on wireless networks while delivering lightning fast Internet access. Through such innovations, Alcatel-Lucent is making communications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible as we pursue our mission - Realizing the Potential of a Connected World.

With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The Company achieved revenues of Euro 15.3 billion in 2011 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.

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