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Jersey Telecom Revitalizes Fixed Voice Network With Migration to UTStarcom NGN

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ALAMEDA, Calif. (Map) - ALAMEDA, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UTStarcom, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTSI), a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced a signed agreement with Jersey Telecom to architect and deploy a new end-to-end, all-IP fixed voice network that will replace the telecom operator's current PSTN network in Europe.

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Upon completion of the migration, Jersey Telecom, whose current fixed line system supports more than 65,000 subscribers, will have the ability to extend its current services to a larger subscriber base and deploy a new lineup of voice and data services previously unattainable with the PSTN network.

"The replacement of our PSTN network with an IP based Next Generation Network solution is a major milestone in the continuing development of the JT Group," said

Bob Lawrence, managing director of JT Group Ltd. "UTStarcom is a global leader in its field and we are delighted to be working with them on this exciting project."

UTStarcom will integrate its complete suite of next generation IP-based network solutions into a single network architecture to provide Jersey Telecom with a core network, independent service access and voice mail solutions under one common management platform. This will enable Jersey Telecom's migration from a PSTN network to an all-IP network for its fixed line and broadband services.

"We are pleased to count Jersey Telecom as one of the thought leaders in Europe and around the world that has decided to better serve its customers and shareholders by implementing this flexible and cost effective next-generation architecture from UTStarcom," said Youssef Kassissia, vice president of UTStarcom's EMEA region. "Once UTStarcom completes this end-to-end network build out later this year, Jersey Telecom expects to significantly increase its productivity and its time to market with new services to capitalize on many new opportunities in the highly dynamic telecommunications market for voice data and multi-media services.

UTStarcom's end-to-end all-IP network design will deliver full geographic redundancy for Jersey Telecom and will provide operational advantages as a result of the coherent implementation of the access solution, core network and corresponding applications integrated into this system.

About Jersey Telecom

Jersey Telecom Group is the principal licensed public telecommunications provider in the Channel Islands, employing a team of over 450 highly skilled people who are dedicated to delivering leading edge communications solutions, both locally and globally. The JT Group is made up of Jersey Telecom and two subsidiary companies; Wave Telecom, in the Island of Guernsey, and Navitas Telecom, a maritime telecommunications provider. Together, the JT Group offers an in-depth knowledge and expertise across a full range of fixed and mobile telecommunications. The strength of the JT Group's infrastructure and breadth of expertise puts them firmly on the map as a global communications provider. For further information, please visit: http://www.jerseytelecom.com.

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.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding UTStarcom's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future and including, without limitation, the anticipated deployment of the UTStarcom products in the Jersey Telecom network; number of expected subscribers; possible delays in system deployments; the termination of new contracts, partnerships or alliances; and changes in government regulation and licensing requirements in the Channel Islands.

All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to UTStarcom as of the date hereof, and UTStarcom assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and other risks relating to UTStarcom's business are set forth in the documents filed by UTStarcom with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments thereto.

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