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Seasoned Industry Sales Executive to Lead Asia-Pac International Sales

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Sum will lead UTStarcom's sales efforts in the Asia-Pacific region, where
UTStarcom holds leadership positions in its core business focus areas:
Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), Next Generation Networks (NGN) and broadband.
Sum will oversee all the country managers in Asia Pacific except China, India
and Japan.

'Frankie's experience in implementing an effective global sales strategy
will mark a vital contribution to our international sales efforts in Asia-Pac,
especially as UTStarcom continues its momentum in this key high-growth
geography,' said
David King, senior vice president of international sales and
marketing, UTStarcom, Inc. 'With his leadership and insight, Sum will help
grow UTStarcom's overall market share in one of our most important regions.'

Prior to joining UTStarcom, Sum served as head of Asia sales for EDS and
held a variety of senior positions over a nine-year period at Cisco Systems,
including Hong Kong managing director responsible for the company's operations
in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines at various periods.
Previously, he held several managerial roles for global technology leaders
including Software AG, Informix Software, Concurrent Computer Corporation and
IBM.

Sum holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of
California at Los Angeles and a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from
California State University, Fresno.

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 development operations in the United States, Canada,
China, Korea and India. For more information about UTStarcom, visit the
company's Web site at http://www.utstar.com.

SOURCE UTStarcom, Inc.