Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Orange Switzerland Outsources Mobile Network to Alcatel-Lucent

Citing market conditions characterized by sinking prices and strong competition, Orange Switzerland has decided to transfer the
extension of its mobile network, as well as the technical operation and maintenance of the entire network, to Alcatel-Lucent. The key strategic aspects of network development and planning, as well as customer support in connection with the network, will continue to be managed by
Orange.



Orange Switzerland said it is taking the step in order to focus on core tasks, such as the marketing of products and services and running customer services.



At total of 146 Orange employees will be transferred to Alcatel-Lucent.

http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

http://www.orange.ch