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November 17, 2025

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WBBA Welcomes UTStarcom as New Member to Strengthen Global Efforts in Bridging the Digital Divide

17 November 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland. The World Broadband Association (WBBA) is delighted to announce that UTStarcom, a global telecommunications infrastructure provider, has joined its global member community.

The WBBA, a Switzerland-based multilateral and independent organization, serves as the collective voice of the broadband industry, bringing together operators, infrastructure providers, technology companies, regulators, and investors to accelerate digital transformation and ensure broadband becomes a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable growth.

UTStarcom is a global telecom infrastructure provider offering innovative communications products, solutions, and services. The company’s core focus is on carrier-class packet optical networks, broadband access (wireless and fixed-line) products and solutions, and precise network synchronization, complemented by SDN platform capabilities. The company’s solutions are primarily optimized for mobile backhaul, metro aggregation, broadband access, and value-added services.

‘We are delighted to welcome UTStarcom as a member of the WBBA. This is a pivotal time as we establish ourselves as thought leaders within the broadband industry and grow our membership to represent a wider consortium of telcos, vertical industry leaders, policy makers and investors.  UTStarcom is recognised as a leading telco company, driving innovation and excellence to their customers and we are thrilled to have them onboard’ Martin Creaner, Director General of the WBBA.

Li Hua, Chief Executive Officer of UTStarcom, commented: “Broadband communication has evolved into a fundamental utility of the modern world – every bit as essential as electricity or water. It serves as the digital backbone of the global economy and a critical enabler for society, driving economic growth, accelerating innovation, and fostering social inclusion by expanding access to vital services. Moreover, high-quality broadband underpins the large-scale adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, enabling AI-driven transformations across industries from smart cities to industrial automation. UTStarcom is pleased to join the WBBA, an organization dedicated to the critical mission of advancing global broadband proliferation. As a WBBA member, we aim to gain greater global exposure for our broadband innovations and technologies, and share our expertise with the global broadband community to build a more connected and empowered world.”

About the World Broadband Association (WBBA)

The World Broadband Association (WBBA) is a global, multilateral industry association established in 2021 to accelerate broadband development and ensure universal access to reliable, high-speed connectivity. With members spanning operators, infrastructure providers, technology companies, regulators, and investors, the WBBA serves as the collective voice of the broadband industry. Through research, working groups, and events such as the Broadband Development Congress, the WBBA addresses key challenges including digital inequality, regulatory frameworks, sustainable investment, and innovation in next-generation networks.

About UTStarcom

UTStarcom is committed to helping network operators offer their customers the most innovative, reliable and cost-effective communication services. UTStarcom offers high performance advanced equipment optimized for the most rapidly growing network functions, such as mobile backhaul, metro aggregation and broadband access. UTStarcom has operations and customers around the world, with a special focus on Japan, India and China. UTStarcom was founded in 1991 and listed its shares on the Nasdaq Market in 2000 (symbol: UTSI). For more information about UTStarcom, please visit http://www.utstar.com

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