Asia Pacific Watch

January 28, 2005
ZTE strengthens South American market

CHINA -- ZTE recently signed a contract with Transam, the leading local IDD (international distance dialing) operator, to provide state-of-the-art GSM WLL system in Santiago, the capital city of Chile.

Based on GSM, the system is a mixed solution of mobile and fixed networks, and uses fixed wireless terminals to realize WLL. It will bring advanced communications technology to the 200,000 inhabitants of Santiago. This is the latest success for ZTE in South America during 2004 and follows major contract wins with Brazilian CDMA operator VIVO and Telefonica in Peru.

Liu Jian Jun, general manager, ZTE Chile, said: "South America is an important and fast-growing market for ZTE. We are committed to provide competitive, customized solutions to operators across the continent. We faced tough international competition in winning this prestigious project, and now look forward to bring our leading WLL technology to Santiago."

He added: "Being able to support our customers locally with world-class people and service is vital to ZTE´s success. With our local offices and increasing regional knowledge, we are now able to provide operators with the long-term support and commitment they expect and deserve." ZTE has a strong local presence across South America, with offices in Chile, Mexico, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Argentina and a manufacturing and customer service center in Brazil.

Contact:
ZTE Corp.
www.zte.com