Nortel Powers Russian IMS

JSC Sibirtelecom has deployed an IMS-based, next-generation network using Nortel technology in the city of Novokuznetsk

April 6, 2006

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MOSCOW -- JSC Sibirtelecom, a leading telecommunications service provider in Siberia, has deployed an IMS-based, next-generation network (NGN) using Nortel(x) (NYSE/TSX: NT) technology in the city of Novokuznetsk. The deployment allows Sibirtelecom to provide a range of cost effective fixed and mobile voice, data and multimedia services.

The new network meets the requirements of modern NGN communications standards, particularly IMS. Based on IP technologies, the network integrates VoIP softswitches, media gateways and Sibirtelecom's existing digital switched telephone network to expand its subscriber capacity.

The network offers advanced multimedia services such as Internet telephone calls, Internet mobility, video telephony, file exchange, voice mail and integrated universal messaging. The increased capacity also allows more subscribers in the Novokuznetsk city area to make traditional local, international and domestic long-distance voice calls over the existing switched network.

"As the first provider in Siberia to deploy a converged, next-generation network, Sibirtelecom is revolutionizing communications for the region," said Anatoly Nikulin, CEO for JSC Sibirtelecom. "Nortel was able to enhance our traditional telephony services with the newest multimedia capability on a single network for both consumers and business customers. The new revenue streams and cost-reductions enabled by our next-generation network are integral to Sibirtelecom's leading position in the Siberian market."

"We are helping reduce Sibirtelecom's operational costs by optimizing its existing network investment while enabling the delivery of new, revenue-generating services," said Sorin Lupu, president Nortel Russia, Eastern Europe and Israel. "It's particularly pleasing that we have been able to use Nortel's network technology and experience to help Sibirtelecom achieve its business goals."

Nortel Networks Ltd.

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