UTStarcom to Host a Conference Call on December 18, 2008

The call focused on UTStarcom's business model and additional expense reduction initiatives will be hosted by Peter Blackmore, CEO and president, and Viraj Patel, interim CFO. Following the prepared remarks, there will be question and answer session.

The conference call dial-in numbers are:United States andCanada 888-889-1058; International 706-634-2327. The conference ID number is 76385918.

A replay of the call will be available for 30 days. The conference call replay numbers are as follows:United States -- 800-642-1687; International -- 706-645-9291. The conference ID number is 76385918.

Investors will also have the opportunity to listen to the conference call and the replay over the Internet through the investor relations section of UTStarcom's Web site at: http://www.utstar.com.

To listen to the live call, please go to the Web site at least 15 minutes early to register, and to download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will also be available on this site.

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 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 inAlameda, California, the company has research and development operations inthe United States,China, Korea andIndia. For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at http://www.utstar.com.

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