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Newport Networks Group PLC
31 May 2007



          Newport Networks Forms Strategic Partnership with UTStarcom


1460 Session Border Controller completes successful service trial with Chinese
Tier-1 Operator


Caldicot UK, 31st May, 2007 - Newport Networks, a leading developer of carrier
class Session Border Controllers (SBCs) and Border Gateways, announced today
that it had signed a strategic partnership agreement with UTStarcom a global
leader in IP-based, end-to-end Next Generation Network solutions and services.

UTStarcom has tested the Newport Networks 1460 session border controller and
completed a successful service trial with an incumbent Tier-1 operator in China.
The 1460 provides secure connectivity between the operator's PHS and PSTN
networks. During the trial the 1460 set a new benchmark for interconnect session
border controller performance. UTStarcom will offer the Newport range of 1460
and 310 integrated SBCs, Border Controllers and Border Gateways as part of their
session border control solutions for both multimedia access and carrier to
carrier interconnect applications.

"I am delighted that UTStarcom will adopt Newport's session border controllers
in its solution for China and the Asia Pacific region. It is a strong
endorsement that Newport's expanding range of high performance border control
and gateway products are well suited to this type of demanding interconnect
application," commented John Everard CEO of Newport Networks. "We are extremely
pleased to be working with UTStarcom to deliver this solution."

"Interconnect between the mobile and fixed line networks places a huge demand on
the interconnecting devices. We selected the Newport solution because its
multi-processor architecture delivered consistent high performance under all
network conditions," commented Jason Wang, Deputy GM of mSwitch Core Networks at
UTStarcom. "The requirements of our customers are extremely demanding, and the
Newport 1460 allowed us to meet and exceed these needs." he added.

"UTStarcom has been a great partner to work with," commented Michael Li, Vice
President of Newport Networks, Asia Pacific. "Their experience in this market
has been of great value to Newport and we look forward to working together on
future projects."

About Newport Networks

Newport Networks designs, develops and supplies session border controller
solutions. The product range, consisting of the award winning 1460 session
border controller and 310 border gateway, addresses the key service delivery
issues of quality and security in multimedia networks. The products enable
service providers to create new revenue streams from VoIP and MoIP while
controlling the cost of delivery. Newport Networks' product innovations and
leadership have been recognised through Frost & Sullivan's 2006 IP
Communications Next-Generation Carrier Infrastructure Entrepreneurial Company of
the Year award. Founded in 2000, Newport Networks is headquartered in the UK
with its research and development facility in High Wycombe, with sales offices
and distribution partners worldwide. Newport Networks Group PLC is listed on the
Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. Further information
at www.newport-networks.com

About UTStarcom

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. UTStarcom enables its customers to
rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing
infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end
IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the
company has research and design operations in the United States, Canada, China,
Korea and India. UTStarcom is a FORTUNE 1000 company. For more information about
UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at http://www.utstar.com

For Newport Networks               Dave Gladwin, Newport Networks
Rebecca Honeyman, Hotwire          +44 1291 435 700
+44 207 608 2500                   +44 7880 717 459
newport@hotwirepr.com              dave.gladwin@newport-networks.com




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