UTStarcom (NASDAQ: UTSI) is a global provider of telecommunications equipment and solutions with a history dating back to its founding in 1991. Originally established as a broadband access equipment manufacturer, the company has evolved its product portfolio over decades to address the changing needs of service providers in both developed and emerging markets. Headquartered in Beijing with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Suzhou, UTStarcom combines its roots in China’s rapidly expanding telecom sector with experience in North American and European markets.
The company’s core business activities span the design, development and deployment of fixed-line and wireless broadband infrastructure. Key offerings include fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and digital subscriber line (xDSL) access products, as well as small cell solutions and packet core networks for 4G and 5G. UTStarcom also provides managed network services, professional services and software platforms that enable service providers to monetize next-generation capabilities such as network virtualization and cloud-based delivery.
UTStarcom’s solutions have been deployed across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, supporting both urban high-speed networks and rural broadband initiatives. The company has participated in major broadband rollouts in China and India, and has established strategic partnerships with regional carriers and system integrators in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. This geographic diversity helps UTStarcom address a wide range of deployment scenarios and regulatory environments.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Xiaochun Liu, with founder Hongxin Li serving on its board of directors, UTStarcom continues to focus on product innovation and operational efficiency. The company’s management emphasizes research and development, maintaining multiple R&D centers to stay at the forefront of access technologies. By balancing its heritage in traditional broadband with investments in next-generation wireless, UTStarcom aims to support service providers as they navigate the demands of digital transformation.
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