Founded in 1991 by Hong Liang Lu and Ying Wu, UTStarcom is a public telecommunications equipment company headquartered in Beijing, China. The company's core mission is to help network operators thrive by providing innovative, reliable, and cost-effective communication services. UTStarcom offers a range of products including packet optical networking equipment, wireless products, broadband access products, and software-defined networking (SDN) solutions. Their market focus spans globally, serving a diverse array of network operators.
Notable people affiliated with UTStarcom include CEO Tim Ti, COO Zhaochen Huang, and CMO Steven Chen. The company is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker UTSI. Despite facing financial challenges in the past, such as an operating income of -$9.8 million in 2015, UTStarcom has made significant strides in the telecommunications industry. With over 600 employees as of 2016, the company continues to impact the global market by enhancing network efficiency and reliability for operators worldwide.
