ZTE exclusively wins SWAN Slovakia contract for nationwide LTE networks

ZTE Corporation ("ZTE") (H share stock code: 0763.HK/A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, has signed a contract with Slovak operator SWAN for a nationwide LTE network project.

ZTE will exclusively construct core CS/PS (circuit-switched/packet-switched) network, and a GSM/LTE mobile communications and VAS (value added services) network, involving over 1 100 dual-mode GSM/LTE base stations to SWAN.

SWAN was granted the fourth wireless operator license in Slovakia in January 2014, and plans to build more than 1 100 GSM and LTE base stations within three years.

ZTE and SWAN have established a strong partnership, with ZTE taking the lead in substantial network development projects. ZTE will be using its industry-leading SDR (software-defined radio) solutions to provide seamless dual-mode GSM/LTE communications across the country. To manage mobile communications across SWAN's spectrum structure, ZTE will use full-bandwidth, high-power RRUs (remote radio units) to avoid spectrum fragmentation and to deliver high bandwidth and LTE frequency adjustment. The ZTE network's ability to simply evolve to LTE-A will protect SWAN's existing investment and help the operator to respond quickly to competitive challenges.

Mr Xie Junshi, CTO of ZTE Europe and America, said: "ZTE is looking forward to helping develop SWAN's presence in Slovakia and to providing the most advanced high-speed communications to support SWAN grow and succeed in this highly competitive market. Through this project, ZTE and SWAN will enter a closer long-term strategic partnership."

As a major global provider of integrated communications solutions, ZTE is building market-leading networks with operators all over the world that are customised to match their individual requirements. ZTE is the fastest-growing supplier of LTE products, and the company's share of the global LTE equipment market increased by almost 20% in 2013.

ZTE has signed 146 LTE/EPC commercial contracts around the world, and has contracts in 70% of the countries that have invested in LTE. SWAN's nationwide LTE network project is the first large-scale commercial network built by ZTE in Slovakia, indicating an important step forward for ZTE's wireless products in the European operator market.