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Former Alcatel-Lucent VP to Lead CALA and North America Sales

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Based in UTStarcom's regional headquarters in Sunrise, Florida, Martinez
will lead the company's sales efforts in Central America, Latin America (CALA)
and North America while overseeing an extensive team of sales, engineering and
support professionals in more than 30 countries.

'Diego will be a strong asset to UTStarcom in CALA and North America,
especially as we focus on new opportunities in IPTV and broadband in these key
geographies,' said
David King, senior vice president of international sales
and marketing, UTStarcom, Inc. 'As a seasoned industry executive, he brings a
wealth of experience and market knowledge to help fuel the company's regional
growth.'

Prior to joining UTStarcom, Martinez served as vice president of
application sales for Alcatel-Lucent and held various positions during his 15
year tenure with the company. He has also held multiple roles with leading
telecommunications companies such as AT&T Network Systems, LG and Digital
Equipment Corporation.

Martinez holds a master's degree in business administration from
Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia; a master's degree in
international business administration from Nova Southeastern University in
Davie, Florida; and a bachelor of science degree in electronic engineering
from Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia.

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 www.utstar.com.

SOURCE UTStarcom, Inc.