ZTEUSA,Inc.a subsidiary of ZTECorporation,announced the general availability of its first handset for the U.S.market,the ZTEC88,on February 7,2008.The C88 delivers a cost effective option for consumers who want a high quality,full featured handset at an affordable price point.The phone is now available for purchase through MetroPCS stores,website and resellers in all markets the carrier serves.

ZTEboth designs and manufactures its handsets in-house.This end-to-end approach enables ZTEto offer feature-rich,high quality phones at an attractive price point.Offered as a sleek flip phone,the C88 handset operates at the PCSand Cellular bands(1900 and 850 MHz)and delivers a wide range of enhanced features.

ZTEoffers a full portfolio of end-to-end wireless handset and networking solutions in the U.S.that are designed to offer quality and technology innovation at affordable prices.The company's handsets have won numerous international design awards.