Alcatel-Lucent Named Transformation Partner for BASE, Belgium’s Fast-Growing Mobile Network Operator

PARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU), today announced
an outsourcing contract with the mobile operator BASE, which is part of the
KPN group. Through this agreement, Alcatel-Lucent will have end-to-end
responsibility for all network operations and network rollout for BASE’s
network.

Valeo’s Board of Directors: Departure of Thierry Morin, Appointment of Jacques Aschenbroich

PARIS - Valeo’s Board of Directors, which met on 20 March 2009, announces the
departure of Thierry Morin who is leaving his post as Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. This decision comes as a result of strategic differences
and the will of the Board to change the Group’s governance structure.

China Unicom Selects Alcatel-Lucent to Deploy 3G W-CDMA Networks in 14 Provinces

PARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has
been selected by China Unicom, a leading fixed and mobile service provider in
China, to deploy 3G W-CDMA networks in 14 Chinese provinces. This major
contract, secured through Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell (ASB),
Alcatel-Lucent’s flagship company in China, will enable the operator to
provide its end users with new, advanced 3G mobile services including media
streaming, ring back tones, video sharing and high-speed internet access.

Eurail Pass Sales Challenged by Economic Downturn

UTRECHT, Netherlands - The Eurail Group G.I.E. has reported a modest drop in Eurail Pass
passengers triggered by the global economic downturn, but expects a full
recovery in the coming years.

French Public Employment Service Introduces a New Search System

PARIS - WCC’s ELISE Software has Been Selected to Transform the Process of
Matching Candidates With Job Offers.

Alcatel-Lucent Directory Server to Enable Service Providers to Offer Personalized Mobile Communication and Web 2.0 Applications to Consumers and Businesses

PARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced
the 8661 Directory Server, a high-performance service enablement platform for
the creation of personalized Web 2.0 and communications services over
wireline and mobile networks - all while enhancing service quality and
reducing time to market.

NetJets Europe Offers Middle Eastern Customers the Flexibility of a ‘Summer Card’

LONDON - NetJets Europe, the largest business jet company in Europe,
today announced the launch of a ‘Summer Card’. The NetJets Europe Summer Card
is designed for Middle Eastern customers who are planning to spend their
holidays in Europe this summer. The Summer card provides flexibility,
convenience and hassle-free travel within Europe.

Dell’Oro Market Share Results Show Alcatel-Lucent’s Continued Momentum in IP/MPLS Edge Routing Segment

PARIS - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that,
according to data from Dell’Oro, it has considerably strengthened its
quarterly, year-over-year market position in the Service Provider Edge Router
market segment. Dell’Oro data shows that in the second half of 2008,
Alcatel-Lucent continued to grow in the edge router segment - gaining more
than three percentage points to reach 17.6 percent market share - while the
other top-three vendors either dropped significantly or were flat.