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ZTE to Sell Its First Own Branded Mobile Phone in France; The X760 is the first mobile phone to wear the ZTE brand on the French market(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Shenzhen, China - ZTE Corporation today announced that its X760 mobile phone is now available through the French operator Bouygues Telecom. This is the first touch-screen handset available for distribution in France under the ZTE brand. "The X760 will be the key to building recognition of the ZTE brand on the French market. Such an achievement encourages us to strive forward," said Daniel Bessières, Manager of ZTE France. After penetrating the French market in 2008, distributing more than 15 handset models under a blind brand name through three mobile operators, the company is now ready to increase its presence with more advanced handsets, under the ZTE brand name. This phone is a new and important step for the Chinese equipment manufacturer. With its stylish design and a 2.4" touch-screen display, the X760 is both ergonomic and intuitive. Users will appreciate the easy navigation through the various menus. In addition, the X760 is a fully fitted, multimedia device, comprising a 1.3 mega pixel camera video player/recorder, radio player, MP3 player, WAP browser, MMS capability, web cam, Bluetooth technology, a standard mini-USB interface, and a micro SD memory card reader (up to 4GO). The handset can be used 7 days in stand-by and 3 hours talking. The ZTE X760 is available now in all Clubs Bouygues Telecom stores and through Bouygues Telecom channel retailers. About ZTE ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. It has the widest and most complete product range in the world - covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to achieve continued revenue growth and to shape the future of the world's communications. ZTE commits around 10% of its annual turnover to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. ZTE leads China's 3G industry with about 30% share of the total 3G equipment market in 2008. A company with a sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact that strictly adheres to the Ten Principles of the Global Compact in developing and carrying out CSR programs. ZTE is China's only listed telecoms manufacturer, with shares publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |