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Thalwil, Switzerland – May 14, 2009 – u-blox, a leading provider of GPS technology and wireless communication solutions, is pleased to announce that ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, has chosen u-blox’ GPS-based precision timing solutions for 2G and 3G mobile base stations. The solution, based on the u-blox LEA-4T and LEA-5T GPS modules, allows cellular base stations to achieve precision time-of-day to an accuracy of 15 billionths of a second. The u-blox solution is used in base stations for China’s newly established TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) 3G standard, which is currently being rolled-out across the People’s Republic of China. The 3G standard was recently adopted by China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile service provider. "Wireless third-generation networks require strict synchronization of data streams to ensure reliable signal handoff between base stations, and to facilitate accurate accounting for 3G services such as streaming video, MMS, and high-speed Internet. We are proud that u-blox' precision timing solution was chosen to support these exciting new services in China," said Adrian Tan General Manager Asia, u-blox. The u-blox solution was selected based on its “SuperSense” and proprietary noise-suppression technology allowing base stations to be placed in locations where satellite signals are very weak such as dense urban areas and inside buildings. The cost-effective solution is able to rapidly locate and lock-on to weak GPS signals to provide precision time even when only 1 satellite is visible. About u-blox u-blox is a leading fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. Our solutions enable people, devices, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of GPS modules, cards, chips, and software solutions together with wireless modules and solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable OEMs to develop innovative solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Headquartered in Switzerland and with global presence in Europe, Asia and the Americas, u-blox employs 180 people. Founded in 1997, u-blox is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For more information, please visit: www.u-blox.com About ZTE ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. It has the widest and most complete product range in the world – 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 achieve continued revenue growth and to shape the future of the world’s communications. ZTE commits around 10% of its annual turnover to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. ZTE leads China’s 3G industry with about 30% share of the total 3G equipment market in 2008. A company with a sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact that strictly adheres to the Ten Principles of the Global Compact in developing and carrying out CSR programs. ZTE is China’s only listed telecoms manufacturer, with shares 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. Contact persons Jean-Pierre Wyss, Chief Financial Officer Phone: +41 (44) 722 74 20, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Thomas Seiler, Chief Executive Officer Phone: +41 (44) 722 74 22, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://wwwen.zte.com.cn/ are the registered trade marks of ZTE Corporation.