Algiers, October 09, 2004 - Alger Telecomp - one of Africa´s leading telecommunications exhibitions - is to be sponsored this year by ZTE Corporation, China´s leading global supplier of telecommunications equipment and a major solutions provider in the region.

ZTE has a major presence at the show, which will also be attended by other leading vendors from around the world. The event is being staged from October 10-13 in the Pavillon Central of the Palais des Expositions in Algiers.

"Algeria, North Africa and indeed the whole African Continent are important markets for ZTE as we continue to expand internationally and we were delighted to voluntarily sponsor the event," said Mr. Xiao Chunfa, General Manager of ZTE Algeria.

"Algeria is showing good economic growth and a demand for world-class communications. Alger Telecomp will reflect that desire and in addition to our sponsorship, ZTE will be having a significant exhibition presence."

At its stand - No. A1 - ZTE will be holding live demonstrations of some of its leading-edge technology, including GoTa, EV-DO, videophone, streaming media, internet surfing, JAVA downloads, and live TV via mobile phone.  Under the slogan "global solutions, local services", ZTE will introduce its latest research results in the telecom fields, including the areas of CDMA, UMTS/GSM, optical transport, broadband access and next generation networks (NGN).
 
Other ZTE solutions on show at the exhibition will include: 

• Wireless communication solutions: CDMA mobile communication solutions, UMTS/GSM integrated mobile communications solutions, and broadband wireless access technology.
• Fixed network solutions: evolving optical transport networks, broadband IP network solutions, evolving and convergent Softswitch for NGN, and business solutions integrated with multimedia service.
• Mobile phones and Terminals.

The exhibition comes at a time when ZTE´s ongoing commitment to Research and Development is paying off in terms of fast growth at home and abroad. The company spends about 10% of revenues annually on investment for future developments. During the six months ending June 30, 2004, ZTE recorded revenue from principal operations of US$ 1.4 billion, up 100.65% over the same period of previous year; profits from principal operations of US$ 520.3 million, up 108.10%; and net profits of US$ 62 million, up 163.46%.

According to latest news from Fairtrade, the exhibition organizer, the official opening ceremony of alger telecomp 2004 will take place on October 10 at 3:00 p.m., at the Hilton Hotel (Grand Salon Tassili) next to the exhibition center, with the presence of H.E. the Algerian minister of posts and information and communication technologies, and high-ranking government officials. 62 exhibitors from 18 countries will display their state-of-the art technologies at this forthcoming exhibition. ZTE will deliver a speech at the opening ceremony.

About ZTE: ZTE Corporation is China´s largest listed telecommunications equipment provider specializing in offering customized network solutions for telecom carriers worldwide. The company develops and manufactures telecommunications equipment for fixed, mobile, data and optical networks, intelligent networks and next generation networks as well as mobile phones. 

About Alger Telecomp: Alger Telecomp 2004 is the 4th International Telecommunications, Information Technology and Office Automation Trade Fair of Algeria. The trade fair is organised by Fairtrade, in cooperation with Safex, the owners of the largest exhibition centre in North Africa and the leading Algerian trade fair organiser. The event, fully supported by the Algerian Ministry of Post and Information and Communications Technologies, is increasingly important for major telecom and IT players as the country continues to develop.