TORONTO and MURRAY HILL, N.J. -- Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) today announced a multi-year agreement with Bell Canada to supply next-generation broadband access equipment in Bell Canada's networks. Under the agreement, Lucent will provide its AnyMedia(R) Access System to enable Bell Canada to expand the availability of its digital subscriber line (DSL) Internet service and wireline voice networks throughout Ontario and Quebec. "The flexibility and 'plug and play' applications of the AnyMedia Access System mean that Bell Canada can easily change the mix of telephone and DSL services in its network depending on the needs of its customers," said Carol Stephenson, president and CEO of Lucent Canada. "Our technology offers service providers like Bell Canada a cost-effective, efficient way to deliver the full benefit of the multimedia Internet to their customers." "Our customers are demanding faster, more efficient service to browse the Internet and access feature-rich applications such as multi-media downloads, on-line gaming, and video-streaming. With Lucent's broadband equipment, residential and business customers will continue to benefit from always-on access to a variety of increasingly sophisticated services," said Carl Condon, vice- president, Technology Development, Bell Canada. The Lucent AnyMedia(R) Access System is a scalable, high-density, multiservice access vehicle that delivers integrated voice and broadband services on a single platform - POTS, ISDN, DSL and special services. The modular architecture of the AnyMedia(R) Access System protects today's investment while laying the groundwork for future expansions into new technologies. Lucent Technologies Inc.Bell Canada