TechFaith and aigo Launch CDMA Phones for China Telecom's "Tianyi"

BEIJING, Jan 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited (NASDAQ: CNTF),
an original developed product (ODP) provider focused on research and
development of cell phone solutions, and aigo, a leading brand in
consumer digital products marketed in China, today announced the launch
of two new CDMA mobile phones, aigo 600C and aigo 800C, for "Tianyi,"
China Telecom's CDMA service brand.

The aigo 600C has a 2.2 inch TFT touch screen which merges with the front
keyboard to maximize the display size. Its streamlined shape and
lightweight design makes the aigo 600C an exceptionally convenient mobile
phone. The aigo 600C boasts a strong battery with ultra-long standby time,
a multimedia player that supports AAC, MP3, MP4 and 3GB format files and
an extra large memory which stores up to 1000 contacts and 1000 messages.

The aigo 800C, in addition to having a large 2.4 inch TFT display and
elegant design, has a GPS positioning system with user-friendly navigation
software developed by Navito, a keyboard which supports handwriting and a
Bluetooth stereo headset.

Wilson Cai, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of TechFaith said, "The launch
of aigo 600C and aigo 800C for Tianyi is another important achievement for
our strategic alliance with aigo. These new products demonstrate our
research and development capabilities and aigo's strong brand name in
China. We believe our alliance with aigo, along with the cooperation
agreement with China Telecom, will continue to facilitate the expansion of
our high-quality products in the China CDMA network."

Mr. Cai continued, "We are excited about the 2009 outlook for the wireless
operator-tailored mobile phone market in China, and we believe aigo 600C
and aigo 800C have the potential to be very successful. The simple and
elegant design of the aigo 600C will appeal to the younger generation who
favors fashionable designs, and the sleek black and grey aigo 800C
presents a formal look for the business consumer."

Feng Jun, President of aigo said, "aigo is a digital product brand name
that is internationally recognized, especially for our digital storage and
multimedia products. We believe the newly launched aigo 600C and aigo 800C
will be very successful products for China Telecom, and we are confident
that aigo mobile phones will be the next stars in the market."

About TechFaith

TechFaith (NASDAQ: CNTF) is an original developed product provider focused
on research and development of cell phone solutions. Based in China,
TechFaith employs approximately 700 professionals, of whom approximately
90% are engineers. TechFaith engages in the development and production of
middle to high end handsets and tailor made handsets. TechFaith's original
developed products include: (1) multimedia phones and dual mode dual card
handsets of multiple wireless technology combination such as GSM/GSM,
GSM/CDMA, GSM/WCDMA, GSM/TD-SCDMA and UMTS/CDMA; (2) Window based
smartphone and Pocket PC phone; and (3) handsets with interactive online
gaming and professional game terminals with phone functionality.

With the capability of developing MMI/UI software on 2G/2.5G (GSM/GPRS,
CDMA1X), 3G (EV-DO, WCDMA/UMTS, TD-SCDMA) and 3.5G (HSDPA) communication
technologies, TechFaith is able to provide MMI/UI software packages that
fulfill the specifications of handset brand owners and carriers in the
global market. For more information, please visit
www.techfaithwireless.com

About aigo

Founded in 1993, Huaqi Information Digital Technology Co. Ltd. currently
employs over 1,900 employees in more than 17 nationwide branches in China
and 5 overseas subsidiaries. This dedicated team has developed the "aigo"
brand into a leader in many of China's technology markets.

The aigo product line includes:

-- aigo MP4 players
-- aigo RMVB-compatible MP5 players
-- aigo portable storage devices
-- aigo digital cameras
-- aigopen designated as the exclusive guide system for the Traveling
Olympic Exhibition

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Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to,
TechFaith's limited operating history, TechFaith's ability to retain
existing or attract additional domestic and international customers,
TechFaith's earnings or margin declines, failure to compete against new
and existing competitors, mobile handset brand owners' discontinuation or
reduction of the use of independent design houses, and other risks
outlined in TechFaith's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. TechFaith does not
undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except
as required under applicable law.

For further information, please contact:

For Techfaith
In China:
Jay Ji
China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited
Tel:+ 86-10-5822-7390
Email: Email Contact

In the U.S.:
Joseph Villalta
The Ruth Group
Tel:+ 646-536-7003
Email: Email Contact

For aigo

Wu Guanting
Huaqi Information Digital Technology Co. Ltd
Tel:+ 86-10-62606290
Email: Email Contact

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