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October 11, 2001
Nortel Networks Deploying Voice, Data Network for Qwest Using Internet Technology
Qwest First Local Carrier to Serve Customers Using Voice Over Packet Network Architecture
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSE: NT] is deploying for Qwest Communications International, Inc. a new, packet-based network infrastructure that Qwest intends to use to replace traditional, circuit-switched networks throughout its 14-state region.
Featuring Nortel Networks carrier-class softswitch, this network is already carrying live traffic in Boise, Idaho, making Qwest the first ILEC (incumbent local exchange carrier) to serve customers using a voice over packet network architecture. This represents a critical milestone in Qwest’s drive to bring Voice over IP (VoIP) service to all of its customers. “Qwest takes a cutting-edge approach to technology, one that has propelled it to a leadership position in the broadband Internet communications industry,” said Frank Plastina, president, Metro Networks, Nortel Networks. “Nortel Networks packet technology and softswitch portfolio support Qwest’s strategy, and realize our vision to transform the public phone network from circuit to packet.” “Qwest is planning to expand its packet-switched deployments into other major metro areas within its 14-state territory,” said Augie Cruciotti, executive vice president, Local Networks, Qwest Communications. “Being the first ILEC to transition from circuit-switched to packet-switched networks emphasizes Qwest’s leadership position in bringing new services to customers. Qwest’s strategy is to use broadband technology to integrate Internet, voice and data applications and deliver converged, collaborative services. Our work with Nortel Networks is helping advance that strategy.” Nortel Networks is supplying Qwest with products from the Nortel Networks voice over packet portfolio, including the carrier-grade softswitch, Succession* Communication Server 2000, and trunking gateways. Exemplifying leadership in the Carrier VoIP market, Nortel Networks has shipped in excess of one million voice over packet ports. Nortel Networks is a global leader in networking and communications solutions and infrastructure for service providers and corporations. The Company is at the forefront of transforming how the world communicates, exchanges information and profits from the high-performance Internet through capabilities spanning Optical Long Haul Networks, Wireless Networks and Metro Networks. Nortel Networks does business in more than 150 countries and can be found on the Web at www.nortelnetworks.com. Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the severity and duration of the industry adjustment; the sufficiency of our restructuring activities, including the potential for higher actual costs to be incurred in connection with restructuring actions compared to the estimated costs of such actions; fluctuations in operating results and general industry, economic and market conditions and growth rates; the ability to recruit and retain qualified employees including at the most senior management levels; fluctuations in cash flow, the level of outstanding debt and debt ratings; the ability to make acquisitions and/or integrate the operations and technologies of acquired businesses in an effective manner; the impact of rapid technological and market change; the impact of price and product competition; international growth and global economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of rationalization in the telecommunications industry; the dependence on new product development; the uncertainties of the Internet; the impact of the credit risks of our customers and the impact of increased provision of customer financing and commitments; stock market volatility; the entrance into an increased number of supply, turnkey, and outsourcing contracts which contain delivery, installation, and performance provisions, which, if not met, could result in the payment of substantial penalties or liquidated damages; the ability to obtain timely, adequate and reasonably priced component parts from suppliers and internal manufacturing capacity; the future success of our strategic alliances; and the adverse resolution of litigation. For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see the reports filed by Nortel Networks Corporation and Nortel Networks Limited with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Nortel Networks Corporation and Nortel Networks Limited disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. * Nortel Networks, the Nortel Networks logo, the Globemark and Succession are trademarks of Nortel Networks.Contact for Press and Analysts:
Business media:
David Chamberlin
Nortel Networks
972-685-4648
ddchamb@nortel.com
Trade media:
Karen Yolton
Nortel Networks
408-495-8868
yolton@nortel.com
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