ZTE to create Tata Tele`s rural network
Business Standard — June 24, 2006

ZTE Corporation, the fastest growing global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, has been selected by Tata Teleservices to deploy CDMA 2000 solutions for rural telecom networks throughout India. The contract is multi-million dollar worth. ZTE will be responsible for the construction of the network covering many of the rural regions. The solution is a carrier-class hardware platform providing open interfaces and good compatibility, flexible network technology, powerful service functions and big cost savings for carriers.

The solution is especially suitable for implementation in rural areas. ZTE recently installed the world's biggest CDMA network for China Unicom, confirming ZTE as a major global vendor of CDMA equipment. Greg Young, chief technical officer, Tata Teleservices, said, "Tata Teleservices was looking for a cost-effective rural solution to lower capital and operational costs. ZTE was chosen as a vendor for our rural solution after stringent technical evaluation, lab tests and field trials. This contract will enable Tata Teleservices to reach rural parts with world-class technology in a cost-effective manner."