UTStarcom To Make its Show Debut at Gitex Dubai 2006



UtStarcom To Debut At Gitex Dubai

DUBAI, UAE and ALAMEDA, Calif., -/November 17, 2006 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- UTStarcom, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTSI), a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, will make its show debut at Gitex Dubai 2006, to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from November 18-22, 2006.

Building on its first appearance in the region at the 3G>GSM Middle East event in September, UTStarcom will bring to Gitex its suite of innovative, end-to-end solutions designed to enable both fixed and mobile operators in the region to consolidate their voice, data and video networks seamlessly over IP infrastructure.

?We believe the Middle East is one of the most exciting and progressive regions in the world,? said Youssef Kassissia, vice president of the EMEA region at UTStarcom. ?With explosive mobile and broadband growth due, in part, to a relaxation of regulations in the region, operators will have a need to scale their networks quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. We believe UTStarcom has the right solution mix to support the expected rapid development of communications infrastructure in a region that is so geographically and economically diverse.?


At Gitex, UTStarcom will be showing its complete solution portfolio, including:

? MovingMedia? 2000 all-IP CDMA 2000 network solution, which is designed to enable operators to affordably and rapidly deploy CDMA voice and data services in remote regions not previously reached with traditional TDM networks.

? iAN-8K B1000 Multiservice Access Node (MSAN), which is designed to allow carriers to consolidate their legacy and next-generation broadband applications on a converged service platform.

? Continuity?, UTStarcom?s Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solution, which is designed to allow operators to seamlessly migrate end users between cellular and Wi-Fi networks to ensure the best quality of service.

? RollingStream?, UTStarcom?s end-to-end IPTV solution, which is designed to enable carriers to deploy revenue-generating broadcast television and Video-on-Demand (VoD) services across their fixed-line networks.

? Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON), which is designed to cost effectively deliver voice, data and video services to residential and business subscribers via a high-speed, Fiber-to-the Home/Building (FTTH/FTTB) alternative to copper.

? A broad portfolio of handsets, both mobile and fixed wireless, which are designed to connect users to GSM, CDMA and Wi-Fi networks.



UTStarcom executives will be available for interviews and briefings at the show. To arrange a meeting, please contact Howard Jones (howard@gbcspr.com) or Helen Lyman Smith (helen@gbcspr.com) on +44 (0)115 948 6901.

About UTStarcom, Inc.
UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The company sells its broadband, wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and design operations in the United States, Canada, China, Korea and India. UTStarcom is a FORTUNE 1000 company