Alcatel-Lucent says it is part of $20b US government dealAlcatel-Lucent said that it is part of a group of companies that won a $20 billion contract with the US government to develop a communications network for federal offices.
The Networx program, announced in March, will stretch over the next 10 years.
The consortium is being led by Qwest Communications International.
As part of the US government contract, Qwest and the rest of the consortium will offer voice, data and video services to federal agencies.
Alcatel-Lucent shares slipped 0.9% to 10.25 euros ($13.99) in Paris.
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