- Full Time Employees
- 72,584
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Communication Equipment
- Address
- No. 55, Hi-tech Road South Shenzhen People's Republic of China 518057
- IPO Date
- Jan 21, 2010
- Business
- ZTE Corporation is a Chinese multinational technology company specializing in integrated information and communication technology (ICT) solutions. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, ZTE designs, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of products and services, including telecommunications network equipment, mobile devices, home networking products, software solutions, and digital energy infrastructure. Its main products encompass wireless communication systems including 5G and 5G-Advanced (5G-A) equipment, optical transmission and data telecommunications gear, network products such as routers and optical line terminals, mobile phones branded under nubia, smart home networking devices like Wi-Fi 7 routers and fiber combo set-top boxes, as well as AI-driven cloud and network management platforms. ZTE serves global telecom operators, government and enterprise customers, and consumers across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
In the latest developments from 2024 and 2025, ZTE has actively expanded through strategic partnerships and product innovations. It signed a strategic partnership with XLSMART in Indonesia, supporting network integration following the merger of PT XL Axiata and PT Smartfren Telecom, focusing on 5G network deployment, green energy solutions, and digital ecosystem enhancement. ZTE also partnered with TAWAL in Saudi Arabia for telecom tower and digital energy solutions to accelerate regional digital transformation. The company unveiled a new home network portfolio including high-performance Wi-Fi 7 routers and AI-integrated management platforms catering to smart home applications. At MWC 2024, ZTE launched a range of 5G-Advanced products, including massive MIMO, mmWave, and non-terrestrial network base stations, alongside innovative consumer devices like the nubia Pad 3D II 5G+AI eyewear-free 3D tablet, flip smartphones, and AI-driven mobile ecosystems. Additionally, ZTE introduced an industry-leading 440M ultra-broadband active antenna unit (AAU) and solutions for broadband networks, data centers, and energy sectors reinforcing its comprehensive ICT ecosystem.
ZTE operates primarily in the telecommunications and information technology hardware and equipment industry, targeting telecom operators, enterprises, and end consumers worldwide. The company is publicly listed on the Shenzhen and Hong Kong stock exchanges and maintains significant R&D investments with a strong patent portfolio. It remains partially state-owned and continues to focus on advanced technology fields including 5G, AI integration, Internet of Things (IoT), and sustainable digital infrastructure to meet evolving global connectivity demands. ZTE's subsidiaries include nubia for mobile devices and Netaş Telekomünikasyon in Turkey, amongst others, sustaining a diversified and international presence in the ICT market. Recent operational focus emphasizes sustainable digital transformation, enhanced network capabilities, and intelligent infrastructure across emerging and developed markets.