FPL Deploys Alcatel-Lucent

MIAMI and MURRAY HILL, N.J. -- FPL FiberNet, a subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that FPL FiberNet selected and deployed Alcatel-Lucent’s IP/MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) as their packet-based network to deliver Ethernet and IP services. Alcatel-Lucent’s solution will enable FPL FiberNet to offer a broad suite of high quality, reliable and flexible IP-based services, as well as help FPL FiberNet meet anticipated future growth requirements. FPL FiberNet currently serves telecommunication companies, wireless carriers, Internet service providers, and enterprise and government customers in Florida through a geographically diverse and protected fiber-optic network.

“The ability to cost effectively deliver Metro Ethernet services as well as the efficient aggregation of multi-service traffic over an all-IP network is critical to our ability to meet our customers’ demand for advanced data services,” said Carmen Perez, FPL FiberNet President. “By enabling high-performance, multi-service switching throughout our network, Alcatel-Lucent’s solution – coupled with its experience in IP network transformation – gives us a significant advantage as we move to the next phase of the evolution of our network.”

“Our advanced IP/MPLS solution provides a flexible and service-rich foundation that enables FPL FiberNet to deliver the high-speed, high-bandwidth and highly scalable solutions which help it grow and expand its customer base,” said Cindy Christy, President of Alcatel-Lucent’s Americas business. “Using a single, flexible Alcatel-Lucent infrastructure helps FPL FiberNet reduce network complexity and increase revenues as it evolves and expands.”

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