REDWOOD CITY, CA--(Marketwire - Jan 30, 2012) - XcelMobility Inc. (OTCBB: [ XCLL ]) ("Xcel" or the "Company"), a developer of high speed web browsing solutions and related performance enhancing products for mobile devices, is pleased to announce a contract to install Xcel's flagship Mach 5 Xcelerator on an initial product run of 1,000,000 USB mobility devices in a licensing agreement with telecommunications giant ZTE ([ www.zte.com.cn/en ]).

ZTE manufactures the devices for China Unicom, the third largest mobile provider in the world. Should the initial trials prove successful as anticipated, ZTE has advised Xcel that it is projected that in future up to 30 million units per year could be installed with the Mach 5 Xcelerator.

ZTE Corporation is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. Founded in 1985, it is China's largest publicly listed telecom equipment company. ZTE has the industry's most comprehensive product range of end-to-end solutions covering virtually every telecommunications sector including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company's expertise in these areas allows it to satisfy the demands of global operators and assist them in their pursuit of innovation. ZTE delivers its high-quality, cost-effective products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries around the globe.

Xcel CEO Ryan Ge comments, "This is an extraordinary opportunity to really fast-track the introduction of our products to an ever wider audience through the auspices of an exceptional global partner like ZTE. The culture at ZTE is based on innovation that responds to market drivers and this represents a tremendous opportunity for us to work with a partner with a similar outlook regarding the future of mobility. We anticipate very competitive consumer pricing and the public can expect product availability shortly."

As part of the Company's continuous public disclosure as a reporting issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, further details of the Company's business, finances, appointments and agreements are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") EDGAR database. For more information visit: [ www.xcelmobility.com ].

About XcelMobility Inc. (OTCBB: [ XCLL ])
XcelMobility is a US based company focused on the research, development and commercialization of technologies for mobile internet users. The Company develops innovative products which considerably enhance the internet performance of smartphones, tablets and netbooks when connected to cellular carriers. Due to the vast size of the mobile market in Asia and the inherent propensity to connect to the internet using mobile devices, XcelMobility believes that shareholder value is best served by focusing commercialization efforts in the Asian marketplace prior to a product roll out on a global scale. For more information visit: [ www.xcelmobility.com ].

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On Behalf of the Board,
Ryan Ge, Director,
XcelMobility Inc.