Based on the Nortel RNC, Alcatel-Lucent's RNC 1500 is more than adequate for most network builds. Extensive support for Node Bs is overshadowed by lackluster Erlang and BHCA capacity; planned upgrades for 2008 should yield an even better offer. This report contains insight and analysis of the product or service strengths and weaknesses, list of buying criteria and how the product or service fares in each category, and a comprehensive table of product or service metrics and specifications. This report is useful for purchasers who need to evaluate products, or as a source of competitive intelligence for vendors.