The Cable Show 2009: Nortel Showcases Optical Technology, Voice and Multimedia Applications for Consumer and Business

WASHINGTON - Nortel* [TSX: NT, OTC: NRTLQ] invites attendees of The Cable Show 2009 ** (April 1-3, 2009 in Washington) to visit with our executives and other experts to discuss how 40G/100G optical solutions as well as business and consumer voice and multimedia applications can advance the delivery of information, entertainment and communications, while creating new business opportunities for the cable industry.

As the worldwide leader in carrier VoIP and an expert in next-generation optical technologies, Nortel is in a unique position to provide cable and multi-service operators (MSOs) network solutions that can reduce operational costs, support quadruple the network traffic and help drive new revenues through innovative service offerings.

At The Cable Show, Nortel experts in carrier VoIP and applications and optical network technology will be available to show how:

• 40G/100G solutions help maximize network capacity while lowering operational costs
• Nortel's WDM-PON based Ethernet Access Solution delivers high performance business and residential services to the first mile
• Business voice and multimedia solutions keep busy professionals connected while on-the-go
• Consumer voice and multimedia applications blend communications and TV entertainment to attract and retain customers and increase revenues