Lucent Technologies (Alcatel-Lucent)

Lucent Technologies, originally part of AT&T, was a major telecommunications company known for its innovations in network technology and services. In 2006, it merged with Alcatel, a French telecommunications firm, to form Alcatel-Lucent. This company focused on providing equipment and solutions for telecommunications networks worldwide, including broadband services and mobile communications. Their technology enabled faster and more reliable connections, playing a critical role in the development of the internet and mobile phone networks. In 2016, Alcatel-Lucent was acquired by Nokia, further expanding Nokia's role in the global telecommunications industry.