ZTE USA is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, a Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company. ZTE USA was founded in 1998 and is based in Richardson, Texas. The company provides telecommunications equipment and services to wireless carriers, businesses, and consumers in the United States. ZTE USA has faced controversy over allegations of violating U.S. trade sanctions against Iran and North Korea. In 2018, the U.S. government banned ZTE from buying components from U.S. companies, which severely impacted the company's operations.