LAS VEGAS and PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- ZTEUSA, Inc. a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider oftelecommunications equipment and network solutions, and BrightpointNorth America L.P. ("Brightpoint") a subsidiary of Brightpoint, Inc.(Nasdaq:CELL) a global leader in the distribution of wireless devicesand provider of customized logistic services, today announced at CTIAWireless 2008 a U.S. distribution sales agreement. The deal withBrightpoint marks an important milestone for ZTE USA in increasing thecompany's penetration of the U.S. market by providing ZTE's innovativeand affordable phones to carriers nationwide. Under the terms of theagreement, Brightpoint will resell ZTE's high quality, feature-richwireless devices to its extensive sales channel in the U.S. beginningwith the ZTE C88.

"This distribution deal is very significant to our U.S. growth strategyand reflects ZTE's proven success in the market," said Dr. George Sun,CEO of ZTE USA. "Adding to the recent momentum our company hasexperienced in the U.S., we are confident that Brightpoint's extensivenetwork of sales channels will increase our customer reach across theU.S., which is crucial to building our brand in this market andincreasing our customer base. By working with Brightpoint, it's noweasier than ever for consumers to access the affordability, quality andinnovation offered by ZTE's products."

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