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8th October 2004 - Alcatel today announced a $AUD 7.5
million joint investment with the Australian Government
in m.Net Corporation, a consortium of multinationals,
Australian IT and telecommunications companies, government
and research organisations. The investment will be used
to upgrade m.Net's next-generation UMTS/WCDMA wireless
network in the city of Adelaide and turn it into the
most advanced 3G network in Australia.
Within the investment program m.Net will be able to
take advantage of Alcatel's expertise in end-to-end
UMTS/WCDMA technology and leading mobile expertise.
The enhanced network that results will stimulate the
development of new 3G applications by providing Australia's
application developer community access to the latest
3G technology.
Alcatel is an existing member and key technology provider
of the m.Net Consortium and this project is further
evidence of the company's commitment to next-generation
mobile technology and to the Australian Information,
Communication, Entertainment and Technology (ICeT) economy.
"Collectively with Alcatel and other consortium members,
we are making new and significant advancements in 3G
and mobile broadband," said Horden Wiltshire, Chief
Executive Officer, m.Net Corporation. "Support from
private sector companies with global mobile communications
expertise, such as Alcatel, and the backing of the Australian
Government is vital if Australia is to become a global
leader in 3G technology and mobile broadband internet,"
he concluded.
"By providing the opportunity to foster innovation
locally, Alcatel is ensuring that market-ready 3G applications
will be available in Australia," said Tony Cullen, Executive
General Manager, Mobile, Alcatel Australasia. "Alcatel
has market leading 3G experience worldwide and supplies
systems for mobile communications networks globally.
We are continually looking for ways to strengthen our
presence in the global 3G market and we are glad to
do so locally by further extending our participation
in m.Net with this investment," he added.
The m.Net Australia project is supported by the Australian
Government through the Advanced Networks Program of
the Department of Communications, Information technology
and the Arts
About m.Net Consortium
m.Net Corporation is an Australian-based company that
is playing a central role in the evolution of mobility.
As wireless technologies converge with Internet and
other services, m.Net gives corporations, developers,
researchers and investors unparalleled opportunities
to succeed in the new mobile economy. The company has
built an advanced mobile network, based on 3G and WLAN,
in metropolitan and regional South Australia. The network
captures a microcosm of modern life and creates a platform
for development and testing. m.Net also provides a range
of services to developers and content creators through
its Gallery 4 business division, in parallel with stimulating
customer demand through its Industry Programs. For further
information go to: www.mnetcorporation.com
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