Huawei related Press Releases

Huawei captures the lead in $15.2B optical networking market

Mike Dolan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:28:33 -0500

Huawei captures the lead in $15.2B optical networking market

Global spending of $3.6 billion in 3Q09 propelled by 33% increase in Asia-Pacific compared with 3Q08; Huawei strides ahead of long-time leader Alcatel-Lucent

November 11, 2009. Ovum today announced its preliminary 3Q09 results for global optical equipment networking vendors. The global optical networking (ON) market, led by strength in Asia-Pacific markets, totaled $3.6 billion, down 4% sequentially and down 10% compared with 3Q08. “Regional results were mixed: the bleeding in North America appears to have stopped; Asia-Pacific, led by China, continues to exceed expectations; and EMEA and SCA remain moribund,” remarked Ovum’s Vice President, Optical Networking, Dana Cooperson. “Several vendors are benefiting from China’s ON spending spree, which is being propelled by 3G mobile builds, but none more than Huawei. On strength that extends far beyond its home market, Huawei has taken the top spot over long-time leader Alcatel-Lucent in the $15.2 billion market.”

Top ten ON vendor share

With most of the major vendors’ 3Q09 results reported (Nortel being a major exception) and checked by Ovum, our preliminary analysis indicates that Huawei’s global revenues surpassed long-time leader Alcatel-Lucent’s revenues by over $100 million for each of the first three quarters this year. The Chinese vendor now leads the market by almost 3 percentage points.

Of the top ten vendors, only Huawei and ZTE, the dynamic duo of leading Chinese vendors, reported year-over-year revenue improvements, while quite a few showed sequential growth (Cisco, Fujitsu, NEC, Tellabs, and, by our estimate, Nortel). Besides Huawei taking the top berth, ZTE appears to have edged out Fujitsu for the number four slot. Nokia Siemens, which was the number five vendor as recently as 3Q08, appears to have slid just behind Tellabs into ninth. Cisco, meanwhile, just pushed out Ciena to re-enter the top ten.

IMS operator survey shows Huawei gaining and a shift toward video and mobile services

Jim O'Neill — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:50:49 -0400

Campbell, CALIFORNIA, August 11, 2009—Communications market research firm Infonetics Research released results from its IMS Plans: Global Service Provider Survey, published last week as part of its Service Provider VoIP and IMS Continuous Research Service (CRS). The survey provides a strategic overview of service provider IMS network plans, service offerings, core product features and capabilities, drivers and barriers to deploying IMS, and ratings of 10 IMS vendors: Acme Packet, Alcatel-Lucent, BroadSoft, Cisco, Ericsson, HP, Huawei, Nokia Siemens Networks, Sonus, and ZTE.

ANALYST NOTE

"Our 2009 IMS service provider survey indicates that the IMS market is advancing from early-stage services to the next phase. The two most important indicators are the higher number of service providers planning to offer services beyond fixed-line voice—such as video and mobile services—by 2011, and the shift in IMS deployment drivers, which include the opportunity to offer converged services, deploy new applications and services, and consolidate networks," says Diane Myers, Infonetics Research’s Directing Analyst for Service Provider VoIP and IMS.

"On the vendor front, Ericsson continues to be the leading IMS vendor, but Huawei has made the most progress in terms of deployments and vendor perceptions. Huawei poses a credible and serious threat to Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, and Nokia Siemens based on the number of providers with Huawei IMS products under evaluation, and overall perception of Huawei across a broad set of criteria," Myers added.

IMS SERVICE PROVIDER SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS

80% of Infonetics’ service provider respondents run fixed voice over IMS today or will by 2011, making fixed-line VoIP service the current mainstay of IMS deployments
More than half of the service provider respondents plan to deploy video telephony and converged mobile/fixed-line services over the next 12–18 months
The top three IMS applications operators expect to offer over the next two years are mobile-related: FMC, mobile presence, and mobile messaging

REPORT SYNOPSIS

Infonetics’ IMS Plans: Global Service Provider Survey provides insights into service provider IMS (IP multimedia subsystem) network strategies, deployment drivers and barriers, service offerings, CSCF (Call Session Control Function) and HSS (Home Subscriber Server) deployments, product feature preferences, product vendor selection criteria, brand awareness ratings, and a vendor scorecard.

The scorecard provides service provider ratings of Acme Packet, Alcatel-Lucent, BroadSoft, Cisco, Ericsson, HP, Huawei, Nokia Siemens Networks, Sonus, and ZTE on 10 criteria: IMS vision, technology, system integration capability, management, price-to-performance ratio (value), pricing, product roadmap, security, service and support, and financial stability.

Infonetics surveyed knowledgeable purchase decision-makers at 20 incumbent, wireless, and competitive service providers that have deployed IMS core equipment or plan to by 2010. The respondents represent almost one-third of worldwide service provider revenue and capex, and 37% of total EMEA public service provider capital spending, representing a good portion of the overall EMEA landscape, where the majority of IMS activity is.

Of the operators surveyed, 75% are from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), 10% from Asia Pacific, 10% from North America, and 5% from Central and Latin America (CALA).

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Clearwire Adds Huawei as WiMAX Supplier and Names Strategic Infrastructure Providers for First National 4G Network

Phil Goldstein — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:17:32 -0400

August 11, 2009 07:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Huawei joins Motorola and Samsung as WiMAX Radio Access Network (RAN) vendor for Clearwire's 4G network

Other strategic infrastructure suppliers include Cisco, Ciena and DragonWave

Company to release second quarter financial results later today

KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation, (NASDAQ: CLWR) today announced the completion of its 4G network infrastructure supplier selections, following the signing of an agreement that adds Huawei to a vendor mix that includes Motorola, Samsung, Cisco, Ciena and DragonWave.

Under the new agreement announced today, Huawei will supply WiMAX radio access network (RAN) equipment to facilitate Clearwire's rollout of super fast mobile Internet service across the United States, called CLEAR^TM. Specifically, Huawei will provide several key infrastructure pieces, including base stations, element management system (EMS) components, and related network hardware and software. As part of today's announcement, Clearwire named several other strategic suppliers for the network rollout, which include: Motorola and Samsung for RAN equipment; Cisco for the core Internet Protocol (IP) Next-Generation Network infrastructure; Ciena for base station switching; and DragonWave for the network's microwave backhaul transport; Motorola also provides additional microwave backhaul equipment.

"Our new network is specifically designed to deliver an unmatched combination of 4G speeds, capacity, and mobility to meet the growing demand for wireless broadband services," said Dr. John Saw, Chief Technology Officer for Clearwire. "As such, we have designed an all-IP network that is efficient, low-cost and scalable using standards-based technology from industry-leading providers. Our existing agreements with Motorola, Samsung, Cisco, and DragonWave, plus today's addition of Huawei, provide us with the capabilities and support necessary to deliver super fast mobile Internet in more ways for both our customers and strategic wholesalers."

"Clearwire's vision for connecting the Internet to people, not just places, and their dedication to building the first nationwide WiMAX network in the United States is an exciting opportunity for Huawei," said Wan Biao, President of Huawei Wireless Product Line. "Today's announcement is an important milestone and represents a significant step toward establishing Huawei's presence in North America and further demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers."

A CLEAR Difference

CLEAR offers the first super fast mobile Internet service that works as fast on the go as it does at home. Unlike other wireless services, CLEAR delivers a mobile broadband Internet experience on par with speeds typically experienced only on wired connections, like DSL.

The CLEAR customer experience is similar to that provided by Wi-Fi, but without the short range limitations of a traditional hot spot. CLEAR uses a 4G technology, called WiMAX, that differs from Wi-Fi and provides service areas measured in miles, not feet.

Clearwire Second Quarter 2009 Earnings

Clearwire will announce its second quarter 2009 financial results later today at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The financial release will be posted at http://newsroom.clearwire.com. Clearwire executives will host a conference call and webcast following the release at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available online on the company's Investor Relations website located at: http://investors.clearwire.com. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing 800.901.5241, or outside the United States 617.786.2963, five minutes prior to the start time. The passcode for the call is 84387819.

About Clearwire

Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR), offers a robust suite of advanced high-speed Internet services to consumers and businesses. As part of a multi-year network build-out plan, Clearwire's 4G service, called CLEAR^TM, will be available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and bring together an unprecedented combination of speed and mobility. Clearwire's open all-IP network, combined with significant spectrum holdings, provides unmatched network capacity to deliver next generation broadband access. Strategic investors include Intel, Comcast, Sprint, Google, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. Clearwire currently provides 4G service, utilizing WiMAX technology, in four markets and provides pre-WiMAX communications services in 50 markets across the U.S. and Europe. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., additional information about Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and now serves 36 of the world's top 50 operators, along with over one billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and growth potential for its customers. For more information, please visit www.huawei.com.

Contacts

Clearwire Communications, LLC
Media/Industry Analyst Contacts:
Susan Johnston, 425-216-7913
Susan.johnston@clearwire.com
or
JLM Partners for Clearwire
Mike DiGioia, 206-381-3600
mike@jlmpartners.com
or
Investor Relations Contact:
Mary Ekman, 425-216-7995
Mary.ekman@clearwire.com

Huawei and TeliaSonera achieves world' s first LTE mobile broadband connection

Jim O'Neill — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:03:26 -0400

[Oslo, Norway, 4 June 2009] Huawei and TeliaSonera/Netcom, today announced the world' s first mobile broadband Internet connection over a live commercial LTE network in Oslo, Norway.

This demonstration saw download speeds to mobile devices greater than what is currently available. Based on Huawei' s LTE solution, TeliaSonera' s LTE network will benefit from high quality and extensive capacity to provide end users with the best mobile communication experience.

Mr. August Baumann President of Netcom (subsidiary of TeliaSonera in Norway) says: "We appreciate the professional implementation from Huawei and we are very pleased to make this world' s first LTE session in Norway. It is a significant step bringing our customers much closer to real fourth generation mobile broadband service. It is also a milestone in the cooperation between TeliaSonera and Huawei."

"We are proud and excited to support TeliaSonera in completing its mobile broadband connection over the world' s first live LTE network", says James Chen, Managing Director of Huawei Nordic Office, "The first LTE session reflects Huawei' s leadership in the most cutting-edge of technologies and its ability to build LTE networks. We are well positioned to deliver a high quality network that will enable leading operators like TeliaSonera to achieve business success."

The first showcase on the live LTE network in Oslo, between a Laptop PC with a 4G modem and public Internet/Intranet included downloading of high resolution photos, music, movies and mobile business applications, at a speed much quicker than most available fixed internet accesses of today.

By adopting the LTE MIMO and OFDM technologies (Multiple Input Multiple Output and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex, key radio technologies of LTE), the download peak data rate can reach 150 Mbps in one LTE cell with multiple terminals.

Huawei to Provide CDMA Technology for Cox Communications' Wireless Network

Phil Goldstein — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:59:14 -0400

March 30, 2009 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, has been selected to provide its end to end CDMA solution and services to Cox Communications. Cox, the third-largest cable provider in the United States, will launch its 3G wireless network utilizing Huawei's LTE-ready SingleRAN solution and industry-leading 3900 Series base stations.

"We are committed to enhancing the experience of our customers through the addition of wireless service to the Cox bundle," said Stephen Bye, Cox's vice president of wireless. "In working closely with Huawei's dedicated support team and through the use of its wireless technology and systems, we have made monumental strides in the development of our wireless network, enabling us to move quickly toward the launch of Cox's wireless services."

"We are honored to have been selected by Cox Communications, the third largest cable provider," said Ken Hu, Chief Sales and Service Officer of Huawei. "This project is another important milestone to us in North America, and we are committed to delivering a quality network to Cox and continuously supporting our customers with high-quality products and services."

Huawei is a recognized global industry leader in mobile communications infrastructure. Huawei's major customers in North America include Leap Wireless, Telus and Bell Mobility. The latest network deployments in North America include Chicago, Milwaukee, etc. Huawei was also recently awarded the world's first LTE contract by TeliaSonera.

About Huawei
Huawei is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and now serves 36 of the world's top 50 operators, along with over one billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and growth

Clearwire, Comcast, Huawei and ITRI join WiMAX Forum Board of Directors

Phil Goldstein — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:45:53 -0400

Posted : Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:02:43 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. - (Business Wire) Today the WiMAX Forum^® announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors: Ali Tabassi, senior vice president of global ecosystem and standards for Clearwire Corporation, Dave Williams, senior vice president of wireless technology at Comcast Cable, Thomas Lee, vice director of industry standards department for Huawei Technologies, and Bao-Shuh Paul Lin, vice president and general director of the Information and Communications Research Laboratories at Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).

"The WiMAX Forum's Board of Directors is comprised of a diverse group of the industry's top operators, device and infrastructure vendors and chipset vendors," said Ron Resnick, president and chairman of the WiMAX Forum. "The addition of these industry leaders to the board demonstrates their strong commitment to drive momentum for the adoption of WiMAX as a leading broadband wireless Internet technology of choice available today."

Other members of the WiMAX Forum Board include: Airspan Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, Alvarion, Aperto Networks, British Telecom, Fujitsu, Intel Corporation, KDDI, KT, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, Samsung, Sprint, and ZTE.

Ali Tabassi is the senior vice president of global ecosystem and standards for Clearwire Corporation and has more than 20 years of experience in development, integration, and operation of wireless solutions in the telecommunications, networking, and IP industries. Mr. Tabassi is responsible for leading Clearwire's industry standards, global advocacy, and intellectual property invention programs, and is also responsible for the company's international network engineering and operations.

Dave Williams is the senior vice president of wireless technology at Comcast Cable and is responsible for the evaluation and strategy of wireless technology solutions. Additionally, his expertise serves the boards of the GSM Association, Vantage Point, and Bubble Motion, Femto Forum and now the WiMAX Forum.

As the Vice Director of the Industry Standards Department at Huawei, Thomas Lee is responsible for policies on 3GPP, IEEE, WiMAX, ITU-R WP5D (past as WP8F), NGMN and 3GPP2. He has worked at Huawei for 12 years, with experiences on Wireless product Development, R&D information system and document center management, business re-engineering of R&D processes, standardization and corporate strategy. He is a member of IEEE-SA Corporate Advisory Group (CaG) in 2007-2009, as well as a member of IEEE-SA BoG International Ad Hoc in 2009.

Dr. Bao-Shuh Paul Lin is the vice president and general director of the Information and Communications Research Laboratories (ICL), at Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). He also directs the Committee of Communication Industry Development in Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs. An IEEE Fellow and influential participant in the industrial technical policy arena, Dr. Lin has been actively involved in launching the National Technology Development Programs in Taiwan.

The WiMAX Forum's membership base represents a thriving WiMAX ecosystem which supports the more than 455 WiMAX network deployments in 135 countries. A complete list of members is available online at http://www.wimaxforum.org/about/. The WiMAX Forum is the worldwide consortium focused on global adoption of WiMAX and chartered to establish certification processes that achieve interoperability, publish technical specifications based on recognized standards, promote the technology and pursue a favorable regulatory environment.

About the WiMAX Forum^®

The WiMAX Forum^® is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products based upon the harmonized IEEE 802.16e/ETSI HiperMAN standard. A WiMAX Forum goal is to accelerate the introduction of these systems into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified products are interoperable and support broadband fixed, nomadic, portable and mobile services. Along these lines, the WiMAX Forum works closely with service providers and regulators to ensure that WiMAX Forum Certified systems meet customer and government requirements. Through the WiMAX Forum Congress Events Series of global trade shows and events, the WiMAX Forum is committed to furthering education, training and collaboration to expand the reach of the WiMAX ecosystem. For more information, visit the trade show link at www.wimaxforum.org.

"WiMAX Forum," the WiMAX Forum logo and the WiMAX Forum Certified logo are registered trademarks of the WiMAX Forum. "WiMAX," "Mobile WiMAX," "Fixed WiMAX," "WiMAX Certified," and "WiMAX Forum Certified" are trademarks of the WiMAX Forum. Third-party trademarks contained in this document are the property of their respective owners.

WiMAX Forum
Scenna Tabesh, +1-503-924-2926
Director, Marketing Communications
scenna@wimaxforum.org
or
GolinHarris for the WiMAX Forum
Mari Hancock, +1-713-513-9574
mhancock@golinharris.com

T-Mobile USA Launches 3G webConnect USB Laptop Stick

Phil Goldstein — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:51:31 -0400

T-Mobile meets customer demand for broadband access out of the home and on the go

BELLEVUE, Wash. - March 25, 2009 - Today T-Mobile USA, Inc., announced the availability of the T-Mobile webConnect^{^TM}USB Laptop Stick, providing customers with seamless connectivity to the Internet on the go via Wi-Fi or T-Mobile's 3G wireless broadband service.

The new webConnect laptop stick, manufactured by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei), allows customers with a laptop to take advantage of faster broadband speeds available through T-Mobile's 3G high-speed data network (HSDPA) and accessible Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) network, which includes access to more than 10,000 convenient locations across the U.S. in the T-Mobile^® HotSpot Network. Customers simply plug the webConnect laptop stick into their laptop and the built-in Connection Manager software automatically finds the best available Internet connection. Accommodating up to 8 GB of installable memory, the webConnect laptop stick also provides portable storage for documents, music or movies - eliminating the need for an additional USB memory stick.

"Our customers are increasingly accessing a wider variety of information, entertainment and services through their laptops while on the go," said Jeremy Korst, director, broadband products and services, T-Mobile USA. "The T-Mobile webConnect USB Laptop Stick provides a true plug-and-play experience for customers to stay connected - virtually anytime, everywhere on the T-Mobile-owned network."

With tri-band 3G connectivity, the webConnect laptop stick is compatible with mobile broadband networks worldwide, making it an ideal choice for international travelers. For use in areas where 3G coverage is not yet available, the webConnect laptop stick is also compatible with T-Mobile's nationwide EDGE network as well as EDGE/GPRS frequency bands used worldwide.

T-Mobile USA continues to aggressively expand its 3G wireless broadband services, and the company's 3G high-speed data network is available in more than 130 U.S. cities as of the end of 2008. In 2009, the company plans to double the population currently covered by its high-speed network to reach more than 200 million people in the U.S., which includes expansion to an additional 100 cities by the end of the year.

Customers can purchase the webConnect laptop stick online at http://www.T-Mobile.com and at T-Mobile retail stores and select third-party stores in cities where T-Mobile's 3G service is currently available. For a list of cities where T-Mobile 3G service is available, information on
T-Mobile's selection of 3G phones, or to see T-Mobile's Personal Coverage Check tool, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com/Coverage.

Domestic roaming on cellular networks is not available. International rates apply to international usage. See http://www.T-Mobile.com for details.

About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. operation of Deutsche Telekom AG's (NYSE: DT) Mobile Communications Business, and a wholly owned subsidiary of T-Mobile International, one of the world's leading companies in mobile communications. By the end of 2008, 128 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group-32.8 million by T-Mobile USA-all via a common technology platform based on GSM, the world's most widely used digital wireless standard. T-Mobile's innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.

About Huawei Technologies

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and now serves 35 of the world's top 50 operators, along with over one billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and growth potential for its customers.

For more information, please visit www.huawei.com

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Recession isn't holding back mobile broadband subscribers

Jim O'Neill — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:18:16 -0400

London, UK, March 17, 2009—Market research firm Infonetics Research released the fourth quarter (4Q08) edition of its Mobile Broadband Cards, Routers, Services, and Subscribers report last week. Highlights follow.

“With HSPA going live around many parts of the world, mobile broadband adoption accelerated in 2008, as mobile networks finally started to deliver on the promise of high speed mobile access. This, combined with better devices, gave the market tremendous impetus over the past year. Growth in the number of mobile broadband subscribers hit triple-digit percents in all the major world regions in 2008, indicating a booming market.”

Richard Webb, Directing Analyst – WiMAX, Microwave, and Mobile Devices – Infonetics Research

MARKET RESEARCH REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

Worldwide, the number of mobile broadband subscribers (including W-CDMA/HSPA and CDMA2000/EV-DO) jumped 125% in 2008 over 2007, hitting 210.5 million, and are expected to top 1 billion by 2013
Sales of mobile broadband PC cards and embedded mobile broadband cards topped $4.1 billion worldwide in 2008, and are expected to continue gathering momentum in 2009
Worldwide mobile broadband router manufacturer revenue grew 114% in 2008 over 2007, although sales slowed in the second half of the year
Huawei and Sony Ericsson tie for lead market share in mobile broadband cards by revenue in 2008, with Sony Ericsson's strength based on W-CDMA/HSPA cards and dongles, and Huawei's based on both HSPA and EV-DO and a broader mix of PC card and embedded card formats
Several other major players, including Sierra, Novatel, and Option, also achieved market share in the mobile broadband cards segment
Service provider revenue from mobile broadband services grew 45% in 2008 to hit $49.8 billion worldwide, and, though the global recession is hampering growth, mobile broadband service revenue is expected to grow in healthy double-digit percents over the next 5 years

REPORT SYNOPSIS

Infonetics' mobile broadband report provides worldwide and regional market size, market share, analysis, and forecasts through 2013 for mobile broadband equipment (mobile broadband PC cards, embedded mobile broadband cards, mobile broadband routers), mobile broadband subscribers (both phone-based and PC-based mobile broadband subscribers), and mobile broadband services. Technologies tracked include W-CDMA/HSPA and CDMA2000/EV-DO.

Companies tracked in Infonetics’ mobile broadband report include D-Link, Huawei, Kyocera, Motorola, NETGEAR, Novatel, Option, Proxicast, Sierra Wireless, SonicWALL, Sony-Ericsson, ZTE, and others.

Mobile phones and smartphones are now tracked in Infonetics Research’s biannual Mobile and WiFi Phones and Subscribers report, due out March 24 and September 24, 2009.

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Infonetics Research (www.infonetics.com) is an international market research and consulting firm serving the communications industry since 1990. A leader in defining and tracking emerging and established technologies in all world regions, Infonetics helps clients plan, strategize, and compete more effectively.

2008 Mobile Base Station Contracts Reach 550, led by Nokia Siemens Networks

Phil Goldstein — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:40:12 -0500

Asia Pacific and Chinese Operators Drive Overall Demand for 3G; Momentum for HSPA+ Accelerating in 2009

Redwood City, CA, February 25, 2009: Total contracts awarded within the wireless industry for 2008 reached 550 as activity surged in Q4 according to the latest report from EJL Wireless Research titled "Global Base Station Contract Analysis Annual 2008 Review."

"Nokia Siemens Networks secured 56.2% of total contract awards during the December 31, 2008 ended year, beating Huawei (15.5%) and ZTE (14.5%). Chinese OEMs captured 30% of overall contracts while each major base station vendor secured at least one win during the year," says founder and President, Earl Lum.

"Demand remained heavily concentrated in Asia Pacific while surprisingly, Latin America was the second most active region during the year. Chinese OEMs continue to dominate the CDMA2000 segment as they captured 67% of global contracts in 2008. Nokia Siemens Networks led the way with 67% of total WCDMA/HSPA /HSPA+ awards, followed by Huawei with 17.1%. Nokia Siemens Networks also led the GSM/GPRS/EDGE category with 65% of overall contracts," says Lum. The base station contract analysis reports are issued on a quarterly and annual basis and provide a unique perspective on the global cellular/PCS base station contract awards and demand for mobile base station equipment covering all major OEMs including Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Huawei Technologies, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel Networks, and ZTE.

About EJL Wireless Research

EJL Wireless Research provides proprietary, accurate and cutting-edge market analysis and consulting services on the wireless technology ecosystem. The firm focuses its research on all vertical elements of the wireless ecosystem including mobile subscribers, mobile operators, mobile handsets, mobile infrastructure and mobile content. In addition, the firm provides analysis across horizontal technology suppliers including RF semiconductor materials, RF semiconductor/components, subsystems and OEMs. Our goal is to provide our clients with mission critical market analysis andinformation.

EJL Wireless Research is managed by Earl Lum. Mr. Lum has 16 years of experience within the wireless industry including 8 years as an Equity Research Analyst on Wall Street covering the global wireless industry. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. For more information about EJL Wireless Research, please visit the company's website at www.ejlwireless.com

Huawei Ships Over 20 Million Mobile Broadband Units to Date

Phil Goldstein — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:31:05 -0500

Forms GSMA partnership to drive development of embedded mobile connectivity

[2008 GSMA MOBILE ASIA CONGRESS, MACAU - 19 NOVEMBER 2008] Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions worldwide, has announced that to date it has shipped over 20 million mobile broadband units to over 115 countries covering Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, North America, Middle East and Africa. Having worked closely with more than 230 international operators, Huawei's mobile broadband is the preferred choice for operators around the world.

The growth in mobile broadband products including data card, dongles and embedded modems has far exceeded the forecast of the industry in 2006 and 2007 for two consecutive years. Over the next three years, industry analysts expect the mobile broadband market to grow at an amazing Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 46%, with annual shipments reaching 100 million by 2011.

"Huawei has emerged as the gold standard in partnering with operators for mobile broadband devices. Its proven ability to focus on operators' needs, to provide differentiated customization, including award-winning industrial designs, and to deliver robust applications suites has been recognized by operators globally," said Edward Chen, CEO of Huawei Communication Technologies. "Huawei's robust R&D systems and processes are engineered to ensure a fast response to meet operators' terminal customization requirements. This has helped it achieve a commanding position in mobile broadband products. As the market leader, Huawei is firmly committed in its efforts to drive worldwide broadband penetration and the fast evolution of this technology."

Huawei also revealed today a partnership with GSMA, the global trade body for the mobile industry. The two have joined forces to help the mobile industry realize the huge potential market for consumer and industrial goods that can connect to 3G mobile networks. The cooperation will initially focus on bringing the benefits of continuous mobile connectivity to consumer electronics. Devices with embedded mobile connections can automatically exchange images, information and other data with mobile phones, computers or the Internet. The cooperation will help Huawei put forward more innovative products and solutions to people, business and society as a whole.

About Huawei Technologies

For more information, please visit www.huawei.com

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Thong Poh Wah

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Office: +603 2055 0933

Fax: +603 2055 0940

Email: pwthong@huawei.com