ZTE (OTCMKTS:ZTCOF), established in 1985 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. Over its decades of operation, the company has expanded from its domestic origins to serve carriers, enterprises and consumers in more than 160 countries and regions. ZTE’s history is marked by pioneering advancements in mobile and fixed-line communications technology, and it maintains a strong focus on research and development to drive industry standards forward.
The company’s core business activities encompass the design, development and manufacturing of end-to-end telecommunications equipment, including wireless base stations, optical transmission systems, core networks and access networks. In addition to carrier networks, ZTE produces a broad portfolio of consumer devices, such as smartphones, wireless routers and home gateways. Its product suite is further complemented by cloud and data center infrastructure, network management software and professional services that support network planning, deployment and maintenance.
ZTE operates R&D centers around the world, with major hubs in China, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. This global footprint enables the company to tailor solutions for regional carriers and enterprise customers, particularly in fast-growing markets across Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. ZTE’s international sales and service teams work closely with local partners to deliver turnkey network projects, managed services and technology upgrades aligned with 5G, IoT and cloud-native architectures.
Under the leadership of Chairman Yin Yimin and President & CEO Xu Ziyang, ZTE continues to invest heavily in innovation, holding tens of thousands of patents in wireless, optical and semiconductor domains. The company collaborates with industry consortia and academic institutions to shape next-generation networking standards. Looking ahead, ZTE aims to strengthen its position as a strategic technology partner for carriers and enterprises seeking advanced connectivity, digital transformation and secure, scalable infrastructure solutions.
