19 October 2012, New Delhi, India – 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 has been ranked India’s Topmost Broadband Infrastructure Co. for the year 2011-2012 as per the Voice & Data 100 survey 2012 ( Cyber Media ). The award was given by Shri. R. Chandrashekhar, Chairman Telecom Commission & Secretary Department of Telecommunication .The award recognizes ZTE’s efficiency in strategizing and implementing cost effective broadband infrastructure and it’s contribution to the economic growth in India.
ZTE gained 71% of the market share in the Next Generation Network (NGN) and today is amongst the preferred NGN vendor in India for major carriers like BSNL, Uninor, MTNL, Tata Teleservices, and Aircel. ZTE’s strategic partnership with India’s leading integrated telecom service provider, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been a significant contributor to this ranking. ZTE is also a leader in developing LTE technologies and has bagged a contract with India’s largest operator Bharti Airtel to plan, design, supply and deploy India’s first 4G network in Kolkata.
ZTE spends 10% of its annual revenue in its 18 R&D centers spread across the globe hence generating continuous innovative technology to its line of business. Strengthened by innovation ZTE was ranked no.1 globally in international patent applications in 2011
On receiving the award, Cui Liangjun, CEO, ZTE India said “We are honored to receive this prestigious award that demonstrates ZTE’s outstanding achievements in the telecom sector. The telecom industry in India has transformed over the last 10 years which has witnessed phenomenal changes and ZTE is proud to be a part of the evolution and also adding value to the ecosystem with its expertise”.
Voice & Data ( ICT Business Awards 2012 ) Awards is India's most credible and eagerly awaited awards, showcasing the most outstanding achievements for the telecom sector. It recognizes top companies for demonstrating excellence and achievement in the Indian communication industry and provides industry rankings, vital information, statistics and analyses on business, technology and regulatory aspects of the telecom and networking industry. CyberMedia launched Voice&Data in 1994 aiming at catalyzing the growth of communications industry.