30 May 2011, Shenzhen – ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced it has won the IMS network development contract for five key developed provinces in China, including Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Sichuan. With its advanced “IMS+xPON” fixed network transformation solution and innovative ETCA (Enhanced Telecom Computing Architecture) platform, ZTE is now the major player in China Telecom’s IMS commercial network construction in China.

Based on its vision of “Driving business growth from its network development programs”, China Telecom has been actively building its IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) network since 2009. Key project milestones included network testing were completed in July 2010, and the IMS commercial bidding was kicked off in January 2011. ZTE is the only vendor to support all different access technology (include H.323, No-IMS SIP, MGCP, H.248, V5, PRI etc) with unified ETCA platform in China Telecom. By working closely with China Telecom, ZTE also builds together the “IMS+xPON” fixed network transformation model, which is fully compatible with the existing network services The two parties also worked together to ensure smooth network evolution, commercially developed by Fujian Telecom first.

By having a deep knowledge of China Telecom’s existing network, ZTE provided a full range of IMS network elements based on its ETCA platform, delivering operational benefits of higher integration, stronger performance, seamless scalability and increased energy efficiency.

“As the world's leading IMS vendor and a long-term strategic partner of China Telecom, ZTE is committed to building a top performance IMS network that delivers an enhanced end-user experience with greater network convergence and efficiency,” said Ye Zheng, Vice President of Core Network Product, ZTE. “With our IMS network benefit and efficient project deployment capabilities, ZTE is confident in delivering a top quality solution for China Telecom to enhance its network services.”

As one of the few vendors that provide end-to-end IMS solutions and efficient project deployment, ZTE’s zMILE (ZTE's Multimedia Integrated Life Experience) solution can seamlessly interface with any operator’s overall service development and evolution. It can provide seamless access over multiple networks, and solutions that help operators deliver multimedia services for enterprise, home and individual users.

As of Q4 2010, ZTE leads all telecommunication brands in China on IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) deployments having signed 110 commercial deployment or solution testing contracts in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Albania, Philippines, Singapore, India, Saudi Arabia, U.S. and China.