ZTE USA, Inc., a division of ZTE Corporation, a top global telecommunications equipment and network solutions provider, declared that Smart PCS, an unlimited no contract pre-paid carrier, picked ZTE USA as the key CDMA infrastructure and device vendor partner to support its primary service launch.  

ZTE USA's mobile softswitching equipment and All-IP CDMA2000 1xEV-DO base stations are being used to create the networks in the opening markets the carrier will serve, which include northwest Georgia and Tennessee, plus future markets to which the carrier will expand.  Smart PCS also chose ZTE USA's data cards and high quality, feature-rich handsets to offer its new subscribers.  

Mr. Anthony E. Ortolani, President and CEO of Smart PCS said, “As a new carrier launching its service for the first time, we needed a vendor partner that would offer us mature, state-of-the-art equipment and devices, but at an affordable price point.”

“We found ZTE USA to be the only vendor to offer us all this, in addition to the most attentive customer service we came across.  On top of all this, ZTE USA's CDMA network equipment has the scalability to support ongoing subscriber base growth as well as future technology upgrades and new market expansion,” Mr. Anthony added.

Smart PCS was capable of designing a well-organized lay-out of the All-IP CDMA2000 1xEV-DO base stations to exploit its investment, while also guaranteeing resourceful power-consumption.  Additionally, because the equipment is based on All-IP technology, Smart PCS can easily upgrade to a next-generation network.

Moreover, Smart PCS picked out ZTE USA's data cards and handsets. The first handset to be offered to subscribers is the ZTE C88, a sleek flip-phone offering many features at an affordable price point, including a camera, Bluetooth support, Internet browsing and picture messaging.

Dr. George Sun, CEO of ZTE USA, said, “Although we are a major global manufacturer, we also understand the unique needs of new carriers who are launching their services for the first time.  Finding a vendor partner that wouldn't require them to sacrifice on technology innovation, quality, service or price is critical for new market entrants.”

“We are delighted that Smart PCS chose us to play an instrumental role in the foundation of its business.  We are looking forward to a long relationship with Smart PCS as they set themselves up for initial success, while paving the road to future growth and expansion,” Dr. George added.