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'We are enthusiastic about the customer traction we are seeing for our
product portfolio so far this year,' said
Philip Christopher. 'In fact, we
are particularly pleased with shipments in the first quarter of 2006 and
believe that Q1 shipments for the Personal Communications Division will exceed
those of the first quarter of 2005.'

During his discussion,
Mr. Christopher previewed the following new
products, which are on exhibit at the show:

     *  The CDM7025 -- An entry-level CDMA handset manufactured by UTStarcom
     *  The CDM7075 -- An entry-level camera phone, also manufactured
        by UTStarcom
     *  A water resistant, shock proof handset from Casio Hitachi

Mr. Christopher noted that the division's UTStarcom manufactured products
are also off to a good start. 'We have shipped more UTStarcom manufactured
handsets already in 2006 than we did in all of 2005. In addition to the two
handsets we are launching at CTIA, we have plans for two additional UTStarcom
produced handsets later this year,'
Mr. Christopher noted.

UTStarcom Personal Communications is exhibiting its products in booth
number 1106 at CTIA WIRELESS 2006 at the Las Vegas Convention center.

About UTStarcom, Inc.

UTStarcom Personal Communications is changing the way the world
communicates through innovative wireless technology applications that deliver
practical, reliable and flexible communications solutions to improve
professional productivity and enhance personal lifestyles.

UTStarcom Personal Communications (formerly Audiovox Communications Corp.)
provides wireless communications devices including handsets, PocketPCs and
wireless broadband modems to carriers throughout North and South America and
supplies every CDMA carrier in the U.S. and Canada. The company's products
are manufactured by its parent company, UTStarcom, Inc., and by third-party
original equipment manufacturers. UTStarcom Personal Communications Division
is based in Hauppauge, New York, and maintains offices and support facilities
throughout the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions
and international service and support. The company sells its broadband,
wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established
telecommunications markets around the world. Founded in 1991 and headquartered
in Alameda, California, the company has research and design operations in the
United States, China, Korea and India.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, including statements
regarding shipments for the Personal Communications Division in the first
quarter of 2006 exceeding those of the first quarter of 2005, expected
shipments of UTStarcom manufactured handsets during 2006 and plans to launch
two additional UTStarcom produced handsets later this year. These statements
are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties that may
cause actual results to differ materially, including rapidly changing
technology, the changing nature of global telecommunications markets, general
adverse economic conditions, and trends and uncertainties such as changes in
government regulation and licensing requirements. The Company also refers
readers to the risk factors identified in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-
K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

AT CTIA WIRELESS 2006

BOOTH 1106

SOURCE UTStarcom, Inc.