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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 — During this year's Broadband World Forum Europe, Alcatel-Lucent is offering a demonstration of high-capacity 10G GPON backhaul for LTE wireless networks. "Introducing our 10G GPON technology, we want to show that Alcatel-Lucent continues to be a pioneer in broadband, uniquely positioned to be the partner of choice along our customers' transformation process," says Philippe Keryer, president of Alcatel-Lucent's carrier activities. "At the same time, we want to put a particular focus on 10G GPON's co-existence with its 2.5G predecessor. After all, approximately 60%-70% of a PON investment relates to the service provider's outside plant — so it is extremely important that the evolution to 10G GPON does not jeopardize today's investments. Deploying GPON today clearly continues to be a safe bet, a smooth migration path having been secured." "Proving that 10G GPON is a viable upgrade path from today's 2.5G...