News Brief

ZTE Named Broadband Network Vendor of the Year in Telecom Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2010

17 December 2010, Shenzhen ― ZTE was recognized in December for its continued innovation in technology and rapid market share growth in the field of broadband products. This is the second time ZTE has been recognized as Vendor of the Year after receiving the IPTV Vendor of the Year award last year.

“ZTE’s broadband products have achieved substantial growth in 2010. They have had a remarkable performance not just in the China market, but also in the Asian, European and American markets,” Telecom Asia noted. According to telecoms industry analyst Ovum’s Market Share―FTTx, DSL, and CMTS ports 2010 Q2 report, in 2Q10, ZTE’s GPON revenues (OLT ports and ONT/ONU combined) grew the fastest year on year among the top 10 GPON vendors in the industry. The report also ranked ZTE second in FTTx (OLT port) shipments on a rolling four quarter basis (3Q09 to 2Q10).

ZTE Opens New Office in Darmstadt

16 December 2010, Düsseldorf ― ZTE has opened a new office to expand its presence in Germany. The new office in Darmstadt was specifically chosen by ZTE to support its ongoing partner Deutsche Telekom with building modern network infrastructure in Germany.

ZTE Corporation has been doing business in Europe for ten years and established more than 30 subsidiaries across European markets, including France, Britain, Italy, Spain and Scandinavia. Its German affiliate, ZTE Deutschland GmbH, was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Düsseldorf. Since 2005, ZTE has opened additional offices, including those in Bonn, Munich, Frankfurt and Berlin. With its new office in Darmstadt, ZTE now holds nine offices across Germany making ZTE Deutschland GmbH the largest branch of ZTE Corporation in Europe.

ZTE and SoftBank to Launch Co-Developed Android Smartphone Libero

ZTE the first Chinese vendor to enter Japanese smartphone market

14 December 2010, Shenzhen ― ZTE, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, and SoftBank, Japan’s top telecommunications operator, today announced that their jointly developed Android smartphone, Libero, will be available throughout Japan later in December. The Libero will be the first Chinese smartphone to launch in Japan.

Also known as the SoftBank 003Z or ZTE Blade, the introduction of the Libero into the high end mobile market in Japan is a significant breakthrough which demonstrates the company’s ability to provide quality and customized smartphones to any market in the world. The Libero is ZTE’s second handset developed in collaboration with SoftBank―the first being the SoftBank 840Z, which was launched in late October this year.

ZTE to Provide Leading Wireless Technology to Bahrain’s Batelco Group

10 December 2010, Hong Kong ― ZTE today announced that it has signed a group framework agreement with Batelco Group, under which ZTE will provide cutting-edge wireless solutions, including 2G and 3G equipment, to the Bahrain-based telecommunication company.

The wireless solutions will be deployed with the aim of reducing Batelco’s capital and operating expenditure considerably due to their cost-effective pricing and efficient implementation process, which will ultimately benefit Batelco’s customers.

ZTE Holds 235 LTE Essential Patents

Company aims to achieve at least 10% of LTE EP share by 2012

11 January 2011, Shenzhen ― ZTE today announced that it is now one of the leading vendors in the world of Essential Patent (EP) for LTE standards, securing 235 of these patents.

ZTE also has a 7% share of the total LTE essential patents declared on the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) online database of the ETSI as of 30th November 2010. ZTE’s patents are an indication of its powerful capabilities in terms of LTE research and development.

This share of LTE essential patents is a result of ZTE’s continuous R&D investment in the LTE-related key technologies since 2004. Looking ahead, ZTE aims to increase its current share of LTE essential patents from 7% to 10% by 2012. The company will also commit more R&D resources to accumulate essential patents and adopt a pro-active approach in improving 4G and incubating 4G+ standards.

ZTE Wins SFR Suppliers 2010 Award

ZTE wins in the ‘Mobile Handset and Sim Card Supplier’ category

15 December 2010, Shenzhen ― ZTE today announced that it has won the Challenge SFR Suppliers 2010 prize in the ‘Mobile Handset and Sim card Supplier’ category, during an award ceremony that took place on 16th of November.

SFR selected the best among 16 mobile handset and sim card suppliers according to three major criteria: sustainability, innovation and customer satisfaction.

ZTE proved its commitment to sustainability through producing environmentally friendly handsets. The company is increasingly reducing the weight or volume of its mobile handsets, mobile phone chargers and accompanying packaging. They have also replaced air transport with maritime freight where possible. As a result, ZTE has reduced its carbon footprint by more than 60% in three years.

ZTE First Branded Android Smartphone ‘Lutea’ Available in Germany

7 January 2011, Düsseldorf ― ZTE announced the launch of its Android based handset Lutea, which is available through German network operator E-Plus. The co-branded Lutea handset is an Android smartphone that challenges high-end devices with industry leading features at an affordable price point. The device is another example of ZTE’s strong position as a leading global handset manufacturer across Europe.

ZTE’s Lutea is based on Android 2.1 and provides a capacitive 3.5' multi touchscreen with 480×800 megapixels. It features an MP3 player and FM-radio, as well as a 5-megapixel camera, 3GSM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The phone also supports a data capacity of up to 32GB, and comes with a 2GB micro SD card inbox and in-built memory of 300MB.

ZTE’s bestselling mobile smartphone―known as ZTE Blade in other countries―has been made available in more than 20 high-end markets including the UK, France, Finland, Norway, Turkey, Hungary and Japan. Monthly sales unit volume continues to grow and is up by tens of thousands.

ZTE Launches 1000th Base Station for Ncell

3 January 2011, Shenzhen ― ZTE today celebrated the deployment of the 1000th base station for Nepal’s mobile operator Ncell. The stations are based on ZTE’s innovative green energy BTS solution and form part of the technology used to implement a green telecom know-how in Nepal.

The management of Ncell spoke highly of the cooperation between Ncell and ZTE, congratulating the successful launch of the network’s 1000th station as well as the green network, while also expressing their appreciation for the tremendous efforts and close cooperation of both project teams to ensure the quick delivery and success of the project.

ZTE Flexes LTE Innovation with Introduction of Four New Devices at CES 2011

7 January 2011, Shenzhen ― ZTE today demonstrated the company’s industry-leading LTE solutions, unveiling its next generation ready-for-market data cards, modems, mobile hotspots and tablets at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2011 (CES) in Las Vegas. The devices showcased will be available in several global markets beginning in Q2 2011.

“While most companies will be coming to CES with their first-generation LTE products, ZTE is delivering proven devices and form factors ready to flawlessly support consumers today,” said Mr. Cheng Lixin, president of ZTE USA. “ZTE has pioneered LTE devices in many global markets, most recently having launched LTE devices with Hong Kong's first and largest mobile communications operator, CSL Limited. ZTE is ahead of other vendors as our dedication and sizeable investment in LTE technologies has paid off in the devices shown here today.”

ZTE’s Global Terminal Sales Volume Jumps 50% to 90 Million Units in 2010

ZTE ranked first in global 3G handset sales among Chinese vendors

5 January 2011, Shenzhen ― ZTE today announced total annual sales volume of terminal products jumped nearly 50% to a record number of 90 million units in 2010.

ZTE’s terminal product sales experienced rapid growth in both international and domestic markets. By 2010, the growth in both local and high-end overseas markets such as Japan, France, the UK and the U.S. has become the main sources of demand for ZTE handsets. The fastest-growing market was in Europe where year-on-year sales volume growth reached 150%. The U.S. market achieved year-on-year growth of 100%.  

Separately, ZTE was ranked No.1 among Chinese vendors in terms of 3G handset sales volume, according to a research report by market research firm iSuppli. The report also noted that ZTE is leading China’s incremental market for 3G systems with an 11% share and is ranked No. 1 in the TD market with a 21% market share.