China Telecom selects Alcatel-Lucent to deploy first commercial WAP & WEB Gateway

Sichuan Telecom, a subsidiary of China Telecom has selected Alcatel-Lucent to upgrade its WAP Gateway to an integrated WAP and Web Gateway system.

Alcatel-Lucent says, by deploying the WAP and Web Gateway solution, Sichuan Telecom will be able to build a compatible transportation hub of HTTP and WAP service to enable smooth mobile internet access without installing any terminal software for the mobile phone subscribers.

"China Telecom has been a long-term partner for Alcatel-Lucent in various areas. Sichuan Telecom's selection of our WAP and Web Gateway solution further consolidates our leading position in the mobile Internet service area," said Olivia Qiu, President of Alcatel-Lucent's activities in East Asia and of Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell. "Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell is devoted to providing our customers with the most advanced and customized application services."