Columbia, MD, February 20, 2012 – Tecore Networks®, a pioneer global supplier of 3G and 4G/LTE mobile network infrastructure, today announced the addition of Alcatel-Lucent’s (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio to its integrated solutions. Tecore is combining the Alcatel-Lucent technology with its award-winning iCore Software-Defined Core Network (CN) to create a comprehensive package tailored for regional and remote mobile carriers worldwide.

Alcatel-Lucent’s RAN technology can also be integrated into Tecore’s Rural Village System (RVS™), a network infrastructure package designed for remote villages and distant locations, as well as enhancing the company’s Rapid Deployment System (RDS™) used by military and disaster-recovery agencies to build secured, quick and easily deployable networks.

“The addition of Alcatel-Lucent’s Radio Access Network to the iCore CN products enables Tecore to offer its diverse customer base of regional carriers an efficient and cost-effective way to build out or upgrade 3G and 4G networks,” said Robert Vrij, President of Alcatel-Lucent’s Americas region and head of the company’s Global Strategic Alliances. “Combining our technology with Tecore’s products provides an ideal solution for new commercial carriers, including those that are rural and remote.”

“With Tecore’s Software Defined CN, and Alcatel-Lucent’s RAN, we present a product portfolio geared specifically for regional, rural and remote carriers,” said Jay Salkini, President and CEO of Tecore Networks. “This is especially important for operators looking to expand their networks into new territories and upgrade to 3G and 4G LTE. Tecore is very excited about leveraging Alcatel-Lucent’s products, and we look forward to a continued collaboration.”

Tecore Network executives will be present at Mobile World Congress 2012 Stand 8C78 February 27th – March 1st to discuss this new solution, along with showcasing their wide range of other solutions and products. To set-up a meeting, please contact Tecore Networks at mwc@tecore.com or +1 410-872-6501.