18 February 2013 — Leading mobile broadband solution provider, Zyxel, is to license and integrate product software from Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) into its range of consumer networking devices to help improve the coverage and quality of 3G mobile broadband services in homes across the globe.
The growing number of people who use smartphones and tablet devices to access the Internet, play games and watch videos in their homes, often find that connections can be slow and coverage can be poor. This may be because of a weak signal due to the physical distance of the building from the operator’s base station or because the structure of the building is impeding the signal. These issues can be solved by the installation of residential small cells – small wireless base stations – that can be easily installed by homeowners themselves to improve mobile broadband speed and quality.
As part of Alcatel-Lucent’s Software Licensing Program, Zyxel will integrate Alcatel-Lucent’s residential small cell software with its own broadband and wireless products, to provide consumers with high-speed, high-performance connections to the mobile broadband network in their homes. Using the two industry leaders’ combined expertise, these products – or ‘CPEs’ (Customer Premises Equipment) - will allow operators to satisfy their customers’ demands with consistent ‘five-bar’ signals. Zyxel’s new small cell CPEs will also be a good choice for service providers as they will utilize Alcatel-Lucent’s existing small cell software, already used by many operators worldwide.
Wayne Hwang, Assistant VP of Wireless Strategy Business Unit of Zyxel, said: “At Zyxel, our mission is to develop IP-enabled wired and wireless broadband solutions that help people communicate more effectively while enjoying a seamlessly connected network. Alcatel-Lucent’s residential small cell software will help us deliver products with a competitive edge, while allowing us to provide high-quality, high-performance mobile broadband solutions for homes across the globe to enhance the mobile broadband experience for customers.”
Mike Schabel, VP of Alcatel-Lucent’s small cell business said: “As more people are using mobile devices at home, they expect the same high-quality experience they get by switching on their television or using their gaming consoles. Alcatel-Lucent is a leader in small cell solutions, and our Software Licensing Program allows us to work with companies such as Zyxel to leverage their products capabilities and integrate our expertise into a range of new home routers, set-top boxes and more to make small cell technology available to more people at lower costs. Additionally the program enables the creation of new revenue streams for Alcatel-Lucent.”
About Zyxel Communications
Zyxel Communications delivers technological innovations and has connected the world to the Internet for more than 30 years. Whether it’s a matter of establishing access through fixed or mobile broadband solutions, at Zyxel we offer a comprehensive and flexible portfolio of products that’s right for worldwide leading Service Providers and their subscribers.
Zyxel is a global force in the communications market with an unrivalled international presence that includes:
- 150 markets served
- Strong local presence throughout five continents
- 1,000,000 businesses and homes working smarter with Zyxel solutions 100 million devices creating global connections
For complete information about Zyxel and all product portfolios, please visit Zyxel on: http://www.zyxel.com
About Alcatel-Lucent’s 9361 Home Cell (HC) Softcell Software Licensing Program
Alcatel-Lucent’s Software Licensing Program - 9361 HC Softcell - allows operators to work with selected partners of Alcatel-Lucent or their preferred customer premises equipment (CPE) vendors to benefit from low-cost CPE, pre-integrated with the same high-quality Alcatel-Lucent software used in all its W-CDMA residential products. This gives CPE vendors and mobile service provider’s access to Alcatel-Lucent’s extensive experience in delivering end-to-end wireless features and allows them to benefit from using reliable software with proven security standards.
ABOUT ALCATEL-LUCENT (EURONEXT PARIS AND NYSE: ALU)
The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in the field of networking and communications technology, products and services. The company is home to Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost research centers, responsible for breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry. Alcatel-Lucent was named one of MIT Technology Review's 2012 Top 50 list of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" for breakthroughs such as lightRadio™, which cuts power consumption and operating costs on wireless networks while delivering lightning fast Internet access. Through such innovations, Alcatel-Lucent is making communications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible as we pursue our mission - Realizing the Potential of a Connected World.
With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The Company achieved revenues of Euro 15.3 billion in 2011 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.
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