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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001047469-04-000496.txt : 20040108
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001047469-04-000496
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	S-3MEF
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
<REFERENCE-462B>333-107723
FILED AS OF DATE:		20040108
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20040108

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			UTSTARCOM INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001030471
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, NEC [3669]
		IRS NUMBER:				521782500
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		S-3MEF
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-111791
		FILM NUMBER:		04516541

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1275 HARBOR BAY PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		STE 100
		CITY:			ALAMEDA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94502
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5108648800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1275 HARBOR BAY PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		STE 100
		CITY:			ALAMEDA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94502
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January&nbsp;8, 2004  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Registration No.&nbsp;333-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Washington, D.C. 20549  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>FORM S-3<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=3><B>REGISTRATION STATEMENT<BR>
UNDER<BR>
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>UTSTARCOM,&nbsp;INC.<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </FONT></P>

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(State or other jurisdiction of<BR>
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<TD WIDTH="49%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>52-1782500</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>UTStarcom, Inc.<BR>
1275 Harbor Bay Parkway<BR>
Alameda, California 94502<BR>
(510) 864-8800<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices) </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Hong L. Lu<BR>
President and Chief Executive Officer<BR>
UTStarcom, Inc.<BR>
1275 Harbor Bay Parkway<BR>
Alameda, California 94502<BR>
(510) 864-8800<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service of each registrant) </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><I>With a copy to:<BR>  </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Carmen Chang, Esq.<BR>
James B. Bucher, Esq.<BR>
Shearman&nbsp;&amp; Sterling LLP<BR>
1080 Marsh Road<BR>
Menlo Park, California 94025<BR>
(650)&nbsp;838-3600  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after this registration statement becomes effective. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following
box.&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#111;</FONT> </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule&nbsp;415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than
securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box.&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT> </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#253;</FONT>&nbsp;333-107723 </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration
statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#111;</FONT> </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule&nbsp;434, please check the following box.&nbsp;<FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">&#111;</FONT> </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE  </B></FONT></P>

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<TH WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Maximum Proposed Offering Price Per Security (1)</B></FONT><BR></TH>
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<TH WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Proposed Maximum Offering Aggregate Price (1)</B></FONT><BR></TH>
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<TD WIDTH="30%"><FONT SIZE=2>Debt Securities(3)(5)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="30%"><FONT SIZE=2>Common Stock(4)(5)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="30%"><FONT SIZE=2>Preferred Stock(6)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="30%"><FONT SIZE=2>Warrants(7)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>(2)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>(2)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>(2)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="30%"><FONT SIZE=2>Stock Purchase Contracts(8)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="30%"><FONT SIZE=2>Stock Purchase Units(9)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="30%"><FONT SIZE=2>Total</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>$75,246,100</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>100%</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>$75,246,100</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="15%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>$6,088</FONT></TD>
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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(1)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>We
will determine the proposed maximum offering price per security from time to time in connection with issuances of securities registered hereunder. In addition, the proposed maximum
aggregate offering price has been estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule&nbsp;457(o) under the Securities Act.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(2)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Not
applicable pursuant to General Instruction II.D of Form&nbsp;S-3.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(3)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Subject
to note&nbsp;(10) below, there is being registered hereunder an indeterminate principal amount of debt securities of UTStarcom as may be offered or sold from time to time by
us. If any debt securities are issued at an original issue discount, then the offering price shall be in such greater principal amount as shall result in an aggregate initial offering price not to
exceed $75,246,100 or the equivalent thereof in one or more currencies.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(4)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Subject
to note&nbsp;(10) below, there is being registered hereunder an indeterminate number of shares of common stock of UTStarcom as may be sold from time to time by UTStarcom.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(5)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Subject
to note&nbsp;(10) below, includes such indeterminate amount of debt securities, common stock and preferred stock of UTStarcom as may be issued upon conversion or exchange
for any other securities registered hereunder that provide for conversion or exchange into debt securities, common stock or preferred stock of UTStarcom.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(6)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Subject
to note&nbsp;(10) below, there is being registered hereunder an indeterminate number of shares of preferred stock of UTStarcom as may be sold from time to time by UTStarcom.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(7)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Subject
to note&nbsp;(10) below, there is being registered hereunder an indeterminate amount and number of warrants of UTStarcom representing rights to purchase certain of the debt
securities, common stock or preferred stock of UTStarcom registered hereunder.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(8)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Subject
to note&nbsp;(10) below, there is being registered hereunder an indeterminate amount of stock purchase contracts of UTStarcom as may be sold from time to time by UTStarcom.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(9)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>Subject
to note&nbsp;(10) below, there is being registered hereunder an indeterminate amount of stock purchase units of UTStarcom as may be sold from time to time by UTStarcom. Each
stock purchase unit consists of (a)&nbsp;a stock purchase contract, under which the holder, upon settlement, will purchase an indeterminate number of shares of common stock of UTStarcom and
(b)&nbsp;a beneficial interest in debt obligations of third parties, including U.S. treasury securities. Each beneficial interest will be pledged to secure the obligation of such holder to purchase
such shares of common stock. No separate consideration will be received for the stock purchase contracts.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(10)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>In
no event will the aggregate offering price of all securities sold by UTStarcom from time to time pursuant to this registration statement exceed $75,246,100. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are filing this registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
This registration statement relates to the public offering of securities contemplated by the registration statement on Form&nbsp;S-3, Registration No.&nbsp;333-107723,
originally filed by us on August&nbsp;7, 2003, as amended, and is being filed for the sole purpose of increasing the maximum aggregate amount of securities registered by $75,246,100 and increasing
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public set forth in the registration statement filed on August&nbsp;7, 2003, as amended, by $75,246,100. The contents (including exhibits) of the
registration statement filed on August&nbsp;7, 2003, as amended, are hereby incorporated by reference. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>PART II    <BR>    <BR>    INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

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<A NAME="toc_ja1008_2"> </A></FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statements Schedules.    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

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<DT style='margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2>The
following Exhibits are filed as part of this registration statement: </FONT></DD></DL>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2>Consent of Deloitte &amp; Touche LLP.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>24.1</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2>Power of Attorney (see page II-4 of the registrant's registration statement on Form&nbsp;S-3, as amended, (Registration No.&nbsp;333-107723) which is incorporated herein by reference).</FONT></TD>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>SIGNATURES    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we certify that we have reasonable grounds to believe that we meet all of the requirements
for filing on Form&nbsp;S-3 and have duly caused this registration statement on Form&nbsp;S-3 to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned, in the city of Alameda,
California, on January&nbsp;8, 2004. </FONT></P>

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By:</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>MICHAEL SOPHIE</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="53%"><FONT SIZE=2>Michael Sophie</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="53%"><FONT SIZE=2>Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer)</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated: </FONT></P>

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* Hong Liang Lu</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Hong Liang Lu</FONT></TD>
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President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (principal executive officer)</FONT></TD>
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January&nbsp;8, 2004</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>MICHAEL SOPHIE</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Michael Sophie</FONT></TD>
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Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer)</FONT></TD>
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January&nbsp;8, 2004</FONT></TD>
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* Ying Wu</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Ying Wu</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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January&nbsp;8, 2004</FONT></TD>
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* Masayoshi Son</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Masayoshi Son</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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January&nbsp;8, 2004</FONT></TD>
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* Thomas Toy</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Thomas Toy</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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January&nbsp;8, 2004</FONT></TD>
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* Betsy Atkins</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Betsy Atkins</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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January&nbsp;8, 2004</FONT></TD>
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* Larry Horner</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Larry Horner</FONT></TD>
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Director</FONT></TD>
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January&nbsp;8, 2004</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>MICHAEL SOPHIE</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Michael Sophie</FONT></TD>
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Attorney-in-Fact</FONT></TD>
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January&nbsp;8, 2004</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"><FONT SIZE=2>Power of Attorney (see page&nbsp;II-4 of the registrant's registration statement on Form&nbsp;S-3 (Registration No.&nbsp;333-107723) which is incorporated herein by reference).</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>[SHEARMAN&nbsp;&amp; STERLING LLP LETTERHEAD]  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>January&nbsp;8,
2004 </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>The
Board of Directors<BR>
UTStarcom,&nbsp;Inc.<BR>
1275 Harbor Bay Parkway<BR>
Alameda, California 94502 </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>UTStarcom,&nbsp;Inc.
</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Ladies
and Gentlemen: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
have acted as counsel for UTStarcom,&nbsp;Inc. (the "Company") in connection with the preparation of a registration statement on Form&nbsp;S-3 (the "Registration
Statement") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") relating to the offering pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities
Act"), by the Company of the following securities of the Company with an aggregate offering price of up to $75,246,100 or the equivalent thereof in one or more foreign currencies: (i)&nbsp;senior
debt securities (the "Senior Debt Securities"), senior subordinated debt securities (the "Senior Subordinated Debt Securities") or subordinated debt securities (the "Subordinated Debt Securities," and
together with the Senior Debt Securities and the Senior Subordinated Debt Securities, the "Debt Securities"); (ii)&nbsp;common stock (the "Common Stock"), including common stock that may be issued
upon conversion of the Debt Securities or the Warrants (as defined below); (iii)&nbsp;warrants to purchase preferred stock (the "Preferred Stock
Warrants"); (iv)&nbsp;warrants to purchase Debt Securities (the "Debt Warrants"); and (v)&nbsp;warrants to purchase Common Stock (the "Common Stock Warrants," and together with the Preferred Stock
Warrants and the Debt Warrants, the "Warrants"). The Debt Securities, the Common Stock and the Warrants are collectively referred to as the "Securities". The offering of the Securities will be as set
forth in the prospectus contained in the Registration Statement (the "Prospectus"), as supplemented by one or more supplements to the Prospectus. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Senior Debt Securities will be issued in one or more series pursuant to an indenture (together with any supplemental indentures, the "Senior Indenture") to be entered into among the
Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the "Senior Trustee"). The Senior Subordinated Debt Securities will be issued in one or more series pursuant to an indenture (together with any
supplemental indentures, the "Senior Subordinated Indenture") to be entered into among the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the "Senior Subordinated Trustee"). The Subordinated
Debt Securities will be issued in one or more series pursuant to a subordinated indenture (together with any supplemental indentures, the "Subordinated Indenture," and together with the Senior
Indenture and the Senior Subordinated Indenture, the "Indentures") to be entered into among the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the "Subordinated Trustee"). The Debt Warrants
will be issued pursuant to one or more debt warrant agreements (each, a "Debt Warrant Agreement") to be entered into among the Company and a financial institution identified therein as warrant agent
(the "Debt Warrant Agent"). The Preferred Stock Warrants will be issued pursuant to one or more stock warrant agreements (each, a "Preferred Stock Warrant Agreement") to be entered into among the
Company and a financial institution identified therein as warrant agent (the "Preferred Stock Warrant Agent"). The Common Stock Warrants will be issued pursuant to one or more stock warrant agreements
(each, a "Common Stock Warrant Agreement," and together with Debt Warrant Agreement and the Preferred Stock Warrant Agreement, the "Warrant Agreements") to be entered into among the Company and a
financial institution identified therein as warrant agent (the "Common Stock Warrant Agent"). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
our capacity as counsel to the Company we have examined the Registration Statement and the originals, or copies identified to our satisfaction, of such corporate records of the
Company, certificates </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>of
public officials, officers of the Company and other persons, and such other documents, agreements and instruments as we have deemed necessary as a basis for the opinions hereinafter expressed. In
our examination, we have assumed the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity with the originals of all documents submitted to us as copies. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our
opinions set forth below are limited to the laws of the State of New York and the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and we do not express any opinion herein concerning
any other laws. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based
on and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion that: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Company is incorporated and validly existing in the State of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform the
obligations under the Indentures and Warrants. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Company has authority pursuant to its Certificate of Incorporation to issue up to 750,000,000 shares of Common Stock. When (i)&nbsp;all corporate action necessary
for the issuance of the Common Stock has been taken and (ii)&nbsp;such shares of Common Stock have been duly issued and delivered to and paid for by the purchasers thereof, then the Common Stock
(including any Common Stock issued on the exercise of any Common Stock Warrants) will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Company has authority pursuant to its Certificate of Incorporation to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock. When (i)&nbsp;all corporate action necessary
for the issuance of the Preferred Stock has been taken and (ii)&nbsp;such shares of Preferred Stock have been duly issued and delivered to and paid for by the purchasers thereof, then the Preferred
Stock (including any Preferred Stock issued on the exercise of any Preferred Stock Warrants) will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
the Senior Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the Senior Trustee,
the Senior Indenture will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
(i)&nbsp;the Senior Debt Securities have been duly authorized; (ii)&nbsp;the final terms of the Senior Debt Securities have been duly established and approved,
and (iii)&nbsp;the Senior Debt Securities have been duly executed by the Company and authenticated by the Senior Trustee in accordance with the Senior Indenture and delivered to and paid for by the
purchasers thereof, the Senior Debt Securities (including any Senior Debt Securities issued upon the exercise of any Debt Warrants) will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the
Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with the terms thereof and will be entitled to the benefits of the Senior Indenture. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
the Senior Subordinated Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the
Senior Subordinated Trustee, the Senior Subordinated Indenture will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
(i)&nbsp;the Senior Subordinated Debt Securities have been duly authorized; (ii)&nbsp;the final terms of the Senior Subordinated Debt Securities have been duly
established and approved, and (iii)&nbsp;the Senior Subordinated Debt Securities have been duly executed by the Company and authenticated by the Senior Subordinated Trustee in accordance with the
Senior Subordinated Indenture and delivered to and paid for by the purchasers thereof, the Senior Subordinated Debt Securities (including any Senior Subordinated Debt Securities issued upon the
exercise of any Debt Warrants) will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against </FONT></P>

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Company in accordance with the terms thereof and will be entitled to the benefits of the Senior Subordinated Indenture. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
the Subordinated Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the Subordinated
Trustee, the Subordinated Indenture will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
(i)&nbsp;the Subordinated Debt Securities have been duly authorized; (ii)&nbsp;the final terms of the Subordinated Debt Securities have been duly established and
approved, and (iii)&nbsp;the Subordinated Debt Securities have been duly executed by the Company and authenticated by the Subordinated Trustee in accordance with the Subordinated Indenture and
delivered to and paid for by the purchasers thereof, the Subordinated Debt Securities (including any Subordinated Debt Securities issued upon the exercise of any Debt Warrants) will constitute valid
and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with the terms thereof and will be entitled to the benefits of the Subordinated Indenture. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
each Debt Warrant Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the applicable
Debt Warrant Agent, such Debt Warrant Agreement will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
(i)&nbsp;the Debt Warrants have been duly authorized, (ii)&nbsp;the terms of the Debt Warrants have been duly established and approved; and (iii)&nbsp;the
Debt Warrants have been duly executed by the Company and countersigned in accordance with the Debt Warrant Agreement and delivered to and paid for by the purchasers thereof, the Debt Warrants will
constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with the terms thereof. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
each Preferred Stock Warrant Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the
applicable Preferred Stock Warrant Agent, such Preferred Stock Warrant Agreement will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance
with its terms. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
(i)&nbsp;the Preferred Stock Warrants have been duly authorized, (ii)&nbsp;the terms of the Preferred Stock Warrants have been duly established and approved;
and (iii)&nbsp;the Preferred Stock Warrants have been duly executed by the Company and countersigned in accordance with the Preferred Stock Warrant Agreement and delivered to and paid for by the
purchasers thereof, the Preferred Stock Warrants will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with the terms thereof. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
each Common Stock Warrant Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the
applicable Common Stock Warrant Agent, such Common Stock Warrant Agreement will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its
terms. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
(i)&nbsp;the Common Stock Warrants have been duly authorized, (ii)&nbsp;the terms of the Common Stock Warrants have been duly established and approved; and
(iii)&nbsp;the Common Stock Warrants have been duly executed by the Company and countersigned in accordance with the Common Stock Warrant Agreement and delivered to and paid for by the purchasers
thereof, the Common Stock Warrants will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with the terms thereof. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
opinions set forth in paragraphs (4)&nbsp;through (15)&nbsp;above are subject, as to enforcement, to (i)&nbsp;bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other
similar laws relating to or affecting creditors' rights generally (including, without limitation, all laws relating to fraudulent transfers), (ii)&nbsp;general principles of equity (regardless of
whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law) and (iii)&nbsp;provisions of law that require that a judgment for money damages rendered by a court in the United States be
expressed only in United States dollars. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
hereby consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the use of our name under the heading "Legal Matters" in the Prospectus. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form&nbsp;S-3 of our report dated January&nbsp;23, 2003
relating to the consolidated financial statements, which appears in UTStarcom, Inc's Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2002, as amended by
Form&nbsp;10-K/A (Amendment No.&nbsp;1). We also consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated January&nbsp;23, 2003 relating to the financial statement schedules,
which appears in such Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K. </FONT></P>

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PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP<BR>
San Francisco, California<BR>
January&nbsp;8, 2004 </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form&nbsp;S-3 of our report dated May&nbsp;12, 2003 (May&nbsp;23,
2003 as to Note&nbsp;11), relating to the consolidated financial statements of CommWorks (an operating segment of 3Com Corporation) for the nine months ended February&nbsp;28, 2003 and the years
ended May&nbsp;31, 2002 and June&nbsp;1, 2001 appearing in the Current Report on Form&nbsp;8-K/A of UTStarcom,&nbsp;Inc. dated July&nbsp;10, 2003. We also consent to the
reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectuses, which are part of this Registration Statement. </FONT></P>

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DELOITTE&nbsp;&amp; TOUCHE LLP<BR>
San Jose, California<BR>
January&nbsp;7, 2004 </FONT></P>

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