Iowa Network Services Inc. (INS--Des Moines, IA) has named Alcatel Network Services (Richardson,

Iowa Network Services Inc. (INS--Des Moines, IA) has named Alcatel Network Services (Richardson, TX) as its exclusive optical-network vendor as part of a $20 million agreement. The four-year agreement covers the provision of dense wavelength-division multiplexing equipment and optical amplifiers. INS comprises 138 member companies that operate more than 4500 mi of network facilities; the companies obtain their long-distance, high-capacity access service through INS. The organization`s statewide fiber network covers 1900 mi.