Alcatel-Lucent, China Mobile enter 1-year deal

Alcatel-Lucent and China Mobile announced a one-year frame agreement valued at up to EUR 750 million to provide technology that will move China Mobile to an all-IP ultra-broadband network paving the way for future network functions virtualisation (NFV) and cloud-based services. The agreement includes IP networking and 4G TD-LTE technology. The announcement coincides with a visit to France by Chinese president Xi Jinping to commemorate the 50th anniversary of French-Chinese diplomatic relations. Alcatel-Lucent has a long commitment to China and is marking the 30th anniversary of Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell as a major player in China's telecom industry.

The agreement builds on an already long-standing relationship between China Mobile and strengthens Alcatel-Lucent’s critical role in the world’s largest mobile network. In 2013, China Mobile selected Alcatel-Lucent to provide its innovative lightRadio 4G TD-LTE overlay, Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and small cells technology to support the new 4G network.