Richardson, TX – October 11, 2011 – ZTE, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today revealed the AT&T Avail™, the company’s first smartphone developed for AT&T.

The AT&T Avail is an Android-based smartphone that provides multitasking capabilities, an intuitive, tactile interface and a compact size to help on-the-go customers stay connected and organized. The handset was designed with seven customizable home screens to provide quick and easy access to the widgets used the most.

The AT&T Avail is the latest offering in the GoPhone prepaid device portfolio.  Customers have access to an Android based smartphone with no long term contract and the flexibility of AT&T’s prepaid rate plans.

“ZTE recognizes the need to provide carriers like AT&T with devices that appeal to customers in various stages of smartphone adoption,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA and President, North America Region, ZTE. “The Avail is a great option for a customer who is looking for an Android-based smartphone matched with the benefit of maintaining control over usage through the GoPhone option.”

Key specifications:

The AT&T Avail™ features:

·　　　　 AT&T Uverse® Live TV

·　　　　 Google Mobile™ with direct upload to Facebook and YouTube

·　　　　 Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

·　　　　 5.0 megapixel camera and video recorder with autofocus

·　　　　 3.5” HVGA capacitive touch screen

·　　　　 3G web browsing

·　　　　 Wi-Fi capable

·　　　　 Internal memory: 512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB microSD card

·　　　　 Tri-band UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz

·　　　　 Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Additional product specifications for the AT&T Avail™ are available at http://www.att.com/shop/wireless.

Pricing and availability:

The AT&T Avail™ will be available beginning October 16.

About ZTE USA

ZTE USA is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE USA is dedicated to making quality communications technology accessible to all. The company draws on more than 25 years of experience and research investment to deliver smart, affordable, quality choices for infrastructure and mobile data device customers nationwide. For more information, visit www.zteusa.com.

 About ZTE

ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while achieving continued revenue growth. ZTE’s 2010 revenue led the industry with a 21% increase to USD10.609 billion. ZTE commits 10 percent of its revenue to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. A company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact. ZTE is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer, publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn. 

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