ZTE

ZTE

https://www.zte.com.cn/global
https://www.linkedin.com/company/zte

ZTE, a publicly owned company headquartered in China, is a partially state-owned technology company specializing in telecommunication, and is listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. Founded in 1985, the company employs approximately 30,440 individuals and reported $18.6B in revenue as of 2025. Its core business encompasses fibre access, wireless, exchange, optical transmission, data telecommunications gear, telecommunications software, and mobile phones. ZTE primarily sells products under its own name but also functions as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

2025 Revenue

Founded

1985

Headcount

30,440

Headquarters

China

Primary Segment

Fibre access

Ownership

Publicly Owned

Deployments

107

News Summary:

On March 20, 2026, Luo Wei of ZTE outlined the company’s 2026 device strategy, positioning its nubia brand as an AI-native phone pioneer in a crowded market. Earlier the same day, a study by the U.K.-based Institute of Development Studies and the African Digital Rights Network reported that 11 African countries collectively spent over $2 billion on artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems, with Chinese firms and banks shaping much of the continent’s AI-powered monitoring infrastructure.

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ZTE offers 35 products in the telecoms tech, media and telecoms services, enterprise tech and media tech industries. ZTE's product portfolio comprises of broadband and VAS software, dSL access, enterprise and telecoms software, video business systems, consumer electronics, generative AI, fibre access, set-top boxes, fixed wireless access, wi-Fi and mesh networks and connectivity and distribution services.

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ZTE's revenues were $18.6B in 2025. Caretta Research has split ZTE's revenue into 17 different product categories, the largest of which is 5G MEC, which represents 43% of ZTE's revenue.

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Mar

27th

2026

07:18

Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Telkomsel, ZTE partner on AI-powered connectivity in Indonesia

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Mar

27th

2026

04:01

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Trilateral shift – AI, AIOps and the sovereign cloud imperative

By Charlotte Kan Transcript Embed To embed our video on your website copy and paste the code below: Charlotte Kan, TelecomTV (00:07): Well, good morning everyone, and thank you for joining us here at the ZTE stage on day four of MWC on what promises to be a very candid and very practical discussion.

Mar

26th

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Advancing Smarter and More Inclusive Digital Connectivity for Indonesia, Telkomsel and ZTE Strengthen Collaboration at MWC Barcelona 2026

ZTE and Telkomsel will focus on AI-native networks, rural broadband enhancement, and AI-driven enterprise innovation to elevate customer experience across Indonesia Barcelona, Spain, March 27, 2026 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a globally leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, officially signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) with Telkomsel, Indonesia's leading digital telecommunication service provider, at MWC Barcelona 2026 .

Mar

26th

2026

18:30

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Business leaders call for embrace of smart tech

Experts and executives participate in a roundtable discussion on AI development during the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 in Hainan province on Thursday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and daily life, businesses and individuals should embrace the technology and adapt their strategies to navigate the transformation, industry leaders said at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 in Hainan province.

China Daily China

Mar

26th

2026

18:30

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Business leaders call for embrace of smart tech

Execs outline AI's ability to reshape market logic, stress on transformation As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and daily life, businesses and individuals should embrace the technology and adapt their strategies to navigate the transformation, industry leaders said at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 in Hainan province.

Mar

25th

2026

18:30

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Boao Forum highlights China's leading role in AI, driving industry transformation

China-Boao Forum/AI Boao Town, Qionghai City, Hainan Province, south China - March 26, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of sub-forum of Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) 2026 Annual Conference in progress, attendees 2.

Mar

25th

2026

01:46

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Nigeria Emerges as Africa’s Largest Buyer of Smart City Surveillance Technology Amid Privacy Concerns

The project, contracted to Chinese firms including ZTE Corporation and Hikvision, was designed to support the Nigeria Police Force with nationwide surveillance and video conferencing infrastructure, particularly in major cities such as Lagos and Abuja. Nigeria has become the leading purchaser of smart city surveillance technology in Africa, with public spending exceeding $470 million on advanced digital monitoring systems, including AI-powered facial recognition and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR).

Extensia (tech)

Mar

24th

2026

08:36

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Chinese firms' involvement in 5G network may deter investors, EU warns Vietnam

Reuters Published On Mar 24, 2026 at 02:06 PM IST By Francesco Guarascio HANOI: The involvement of Chinese vendors in the rollout of Vietnam's 5G network may deter foreign companies from investing in the Southeast Asian nation, a top EU official said on Tuesday.

The Economic Times

Mar

23rd

2026

22:57

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Chinese firms' involvement in 5G network may deter investors, EU warns Vietnam

By Francesco Guarascio HANOI, March 24 (Reuters) - ‌The involvement of Chinese vendors in the rollout of Vietnam's 5G network may deter foreign companies from investing in the Southeast Asian nation, a top EU official ‌said on Tuesday.

Mar

23rd

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Nigeria Emerges as Africa’s Largest Buyer of Smart City Surveillance Technology Amid Privacy Concerns

Nigeria has become the leading purchaser of smart city surveillance technology in Africa, with public spending exceeding $470 million on advanced digital monitoring systems, including AI-powered facial recognition and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR). At the center of this investment is the National Public Security Communication System, a $470 million project jointly financed by the Nigerian government and a loan from the China Eximbank.

TechAfrica News

Mar

23rd

2026

07:10

New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

ZTE Unveils ‘Telco Service Agent’

Quick Read: ZTE unveiled the AI-native “Telco Service Agent” at MWC Barcelona 2026, enabling users to command personalized 5G experiences through natural language This pioneering solution transitioned operator business models from selling connectivity to delivering on-demand Experience as a Service ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, recently unveiled its innovative Telco Service Agent.

Techeconomy Nigeria

Mar

22nd

2026

18:30

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Morning Market Movements | ZTE Plummets Over 4% as Net Profit Falls More Than 33% Last Year

March 23,ZTE Corporation (00763)Yesterday's close was HK$23.4, today's open is HK$23.0, and as of press time the share is trading at HK$22.38, down more than 4%. Key Overview Annual net profit declined by 33.32% year on year.

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