UTStarcom Makes Middle East Debut

GSM-3G Middle East and Gulf hosts UTStarcom's first showing in the region

DUBAI, UAE, 7 September, 2006 - UTStarcom, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTSI), a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, is to make its debut in the Middle East at next week's GSM-3G Middle East and Gulf conference and exhibition, taking place at the Dubai International Convention Centre on 11-12 September 2006.

Visitors to the booth (no. 148) will be able to learn about UTStarcom's next generation wireless and Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solutions for the region. UTStarcom's broad portfolio includes FMC products, converged IP solutions (Voice and Video over IP), and handsets and terminals. With this portfolio, UTStarcom enables carriers to consolidate their fixed and wireless, voice, data and video networks seamlessly over IP infrastructure.

"Deregulation and extensive capital injection in the Middle East telecom space are presenting significant market opportunities for UTStarcom's broad portfolio of NGN, wireless and broadband solutions," said Youssef Kassissia, VP EMEA Region, UTStarcom. "The region is already experiencing substantial growth in the mobile and broadband sectors, with mobile operators adding 34 million subscribers in 2005 - a growth of 40%.

"With its diverse portfolio, UTStarcom is uniquely positioned to work with both fixed and mobile operators as they get ready to converge their networks and offer high margin, revenue generating applications, such as FMC and IPTV. We arealso fortunate to have appointed Abir Hnidi - a veteran of the Middle East telecoms market - to lead our operations in this region."

UTStarcom's key featured products at GSM-3G Middle East and Gulf include: