22 July 2010, Shenzhen, China – CSL Limited, Hong Kong's leading mobile network operator and a subsidiary of Telstra Corporation, and ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, will be deploying the world's first commercial 1800 MHz/2600 MHz dual-band LTE network.The deployment follows the commercial LTE network construction contract signed by both parties, under which ZTE will provide CSL with an end-to-end LTE infrastructure solution and LTE devices. The dual-band LTE network will leverage CSL's spectrum position to provide customers with better coverage and enhanced penetration for a more satisfying communications experience.

The LTE terminals for CSL's LTE network will be deployed and developed by ZTE. It will provide CSL with a unified core network to support 2G/3G/LTE concurrently for a seamless user experience. The latest Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology supports the distributed multi-mode and multi-band base stations, including re-farming of the 1800MHz spectrum for LTE use.

With its world-class all-IP 3G HSPA+ network now in place, CSL is the first operator in Hong Kong to deploy a commercial LTE network, earning it wide regard as a global pioneer in LTE network development.

As a strategic partner with CSL, ZTE has supported CSL in developing and deploying GSM/HSPA+ and LTE wireless technologies. Due to its unique geography and density, Hong Kong is one of the world's most challenging environments to deploy a large-scale wireless network. With ZTE's extensive experience and leading R&D capabilities, ZTE's uni-RAN solution has demonstrated enormous innovation and capabilities in coping with the needs of multi-platform integration in complex network environments.

For their successful partnership on LTE deployment, the two companies recently received the 2010 Global Telecoms Business (GTB) award for LTE Infrastructure Innovation.

ZTE has taken the lead in LTE development, achieving significant breakthroughs in the industry. To date, the company has deployed seven commercial LTE networks and built nearly 50LTE trial networks for leading telecom operators in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and MEA. With an aim to lead the telecommunications market into the 4G era, ZTE will continue to drive innovation and introduce market-leading and cost-efficient solutions to the market.