Tokyo , 6th February, 2006 --- NEC Corporation announced that NEC, via its subsidiary NEC France received an order for a video streaming solution from Bouygues Telecom in France.

The video streaming platform developed by NEC, which consists of a set of servers and integrated software based on PacketVideo Network Solutions technology, enables Bouygues Telecom customers to watch live TV and a smooth and speedy access to Video-on-Demand on i-mode(TM)-enabled EDGE Handsets. The project includes not only providing the platform (hardware and software) but also system integration, optimization of the video streaming platform with the current i-mode(TM) service platform and related after service/maintenance. NEC’s video streaming solution started operation in the video streaming service started on October, 26th , with the launch of Bouygues Telecom’s broadband mobile Internet service, called " i-mode(TM) Haut-Debit" on its EDGE network.

Video streaming is positioned as the key services for the year end on Bouygues Telecom’s EDGE high-speed network. Video streaming and other video-related services will become killer applications for EDGE and 3G to help differentiate operators’ high-speed data services, create new added value to be enjoyed by end-users and to expand EDGE/3G. Under such circumstances, NEC will promote video streaming platform offerings to 3G operators worldwide.

Since 2002 when NEC and Bouygues Telecom entered into a strong partnership to realize Bouygues i-mode(TM) services in France, both companies have worked very closely.

NEC thus demonstrates the quality of its “end-to-end” offer, including network infrastructure systems, service platforms, mobile terminals, and content services, offered to mobile telephone operators and users throughout the world.

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i-mode(TM) and the i-mode(TM) logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan and other countries.

About NEC’s Enriched Mobile Life Solutions

NEC's solutions for a better mobile lifestyle underpin the rich media delivery, voice and contextual service portfolios of leading mobile network operators around the world. A quicker time to live service, lower implementation risk and an annually evolving integrated product line, mean our customers become our partners as they rely on us to protect their market advantage.

NEC will exhibit its latest Mobile Solutions at this year’s 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, being held from February 13 ? 16, 2006, showcasing the products behind its leading position in the global 3G and mobile internet market. At this year's 3GSM World Congress, NEC will unveil a selection of integrated products and services that show how NEC is adding value today to its customers by providing end-to-end solutions. NEC’s booth illustrates network evolution, service solutions, customer value chain solutions, a product portfolio of network infrastructure and value added services, mobile handsets and semiconductor solutions.

For more information regarding NEC’s activities at 3GSM, please visit: http://www.nec-3gsm.com/

About Bouygues Telecom

Bouygues Telecom’s aim is to become “the preferred brand of mobile services” and to continue to improve services for its 7.7 million customers. Having introduced the talk plan in France in 1996, the company launched i-mode(TM) in France in November 2002. Today, 1.3 million customers in France are able to access over 350 useful sites and exchange e-mails with addresses anywhere in the world through this pocket internet service. Bouygues Telecom’s EDGE network covers over 90% of the population. Following the roll-out to business and professional customers, Bouygues Telecom launched its i-mode(TM) broadband service in October 2005.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation is one of the world’s leading providers in Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. Ranked as one of the world’s top patent-producing companies, NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key field of computer, networking and electronic devises, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 140,000 people worldwide and had net sales of 4,855 billion yen (approx. $45billion) in the fiscal year ended March 2005. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com.

About NEC France

Established in 1988, NEC France S.A.S, a NEC Europe Ltd's subsidiary, is responsible for the marketing, sales and services of a comprehensive range of NEC's mobile applications, infrastructure, handsets and display technologies. Today, NEC France S.A.S has over 70 employees and totalled 140 million euros global turnover in the 200’ accounting period (fiscal year finished on March 31st, 2005 ). The "Systems" division of NEC France is dedicated to the development and implementation of telecommunications infrastructures, systems and solutions for mobile telephone operators essentially.