UTStarcom, Inc. (UTSI)

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:42 pm

UTStarcom (NASDAQ: UTSI) is a worldwide leader in the IP-based and telecommunications industry. The company manufactures, strategically integrates, and supports IP-based networking and telecommunications solutions for telecommunications markets around the world. Their customers include the largest and most respected service providers in emerging and established markets.

UTStarcom focuses their efforts on three core markets: Internet protocol TV (IPTV), next generation networks (NGN), and broadband. Coupled with an extensive IP experience and an entrepreneurial culture, UTStarcom is uniquely qualified to deliver next generation solutions in existing markets and introduce them in the world's fastest growing economies. They have developed the industry's first and only end-to-end IPTV solution as they have become the leading IPTV provider throughout Asia.

UTStarcom's RollingStream® end-to-end IPTV solution is designed for telecom operators, broadband service providers, cable and satellite operators to which they can deliver "Triple Play" broadcast quality Television and on-demand entertainment services over IP networks. Designed with scalability and reliability, and centered on sufficient bandwidth that exceeds performance, operators can now offer new services and applications over their existing and new broadband networks. Residential user applications include broadcast TV, Triple Play (voice, data, and video), high definition TV, video on demand, Internet gaming, video calling and a host of other personalized and interactive services. With business, enterprises, and vertical markets, applications include IP surveillance, video conferencing, and digital signage.

UTStarcom's mSwitch® NGN system is an alternative solution that significantly improves the scalability of a network and provides a cost-effective solution compared to traditional and expensive legacy tandem circuit switches. It can be used to provide wholesale transit and termination of voice traffic over global IP networks. Additionally, the NGN system can replace the existing legacy tandem network to enable carriers the full benefit of operating, managing and deploying IP-based networks. Currently, UTStarcom supports over 60 million NGN subscribers spanning the globe.