PRESS RELEASE 03.31.06
ZUNICOM REPORTS RECORD REVENUE & NET INCOME FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005

UPG Posts Growth In Revenues and Profitability

CARROLLTON, TX – (PR NEWSWIRE) – March 31, 2006 – Zunicom, Inc. (OTCBB:ZNCM), parent company to Universal Power Group, Inc. (“UPG”) and AlphaNet Hospitality Systems, Inc. (“AlphaNet”), today announced its financial results for year ended December 31, 2005.

Financial highlights for 2005:

• Consolidated revenues for 2005 increased from last year by $13,943,728 or 20% to $83,090,788.

• Consolidated net income attributable to common stockholders for 2005 was $1,702,656, or $0.20 per basic share, and $0.16 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $389,567, or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, for 2004.

UPG

• UPG had revenues of $81,275,175 in 2005 compared to $67,159,545 in 2004 --- an increase of 21%.

• UPG’s 2005 segment income (before any allocation of corporate expenses) increased to $2,428,126 compared to $1,184,793 in 2004.

AlphaNet

• AlphaNet had revenues of $1,815,613 in 2005 compared to $1,987,515 in 2004 --- a decrease of 9%.

• Net segment losses (before any allocation of corporate expenses) for 2005 for AlphaNet were $145,095 compared to $1,019,215 in 2004 (which included a write-off of certain assets of $639,947).

Ian Edmonds , Executive Vice President of Zunicom, stated, “Our focus in 2005 was to reverse our weak performance in 2004, and we are pleased to have achieved that goal. Our dedicated efforts have enabled us to post our highest revenue and net income numbers in the history of the group. However, as raw material costs continue to increase, surpassing record highs, we are continuing to closely monitor our costs, and look to make adjustments as necessary and where possible.”

Edmonds further stated, “We are pleased that UPG’s 2005 performance improved significantly compared to 2004. This has been brought about by effective management of costs, and increases in revenues from sales efforts and product diversification. UPG continues to make strides in positioning its own brands in the marketplace. We anticipate continued growth with UPG as the UPG team continues to further pursue supply chain management opportunities in the portable power products sector and related, synergistic business opportunities.”

“We recently retired AlphaNet’s remaining indebtedness of $217,128 from a $2,525,000 loan that was made in conjunction with Zunicom’s acquisition of AlphaNet. AlphaNet continues to install The Office™, its unattended business center product, with emphasis on the high end hotel market, as well as offering simpler products that address Internet/printing needs, targeted towards mid-market properties. AlphaNet’s team continues to pursue business all ian ces, and through direct marketing efforts, AlphaNet expects to enhance its position in the relatively untapped Canad ian hotel market,” added Edmonds .

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About Zunicom, Inc.

Headquartered in Carrollton , T exas , Zunicom ( www.zunicom.com) manages two wholly owned sub sid iaries, Universal Power Group, Inc. and AlphaNet Hospitality Systems, Inc. T he Zunicom Group of Companies currently has approximately 70 employees.

Zunicom's operations through Universal Power Group ( www.universalpowergroup.com) encompass the importation, sale and distribution of portable power and related portable-powered products packaged with third- party fulfillment, procurement and logistics support services to multiple industries including medical, security, mobility, consumer, industrial and more. Universal is one of the leading distributors of sealed lead acid batteries in the nation, and Universal's products are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and distributors for use in the manufacture and sale of high-technology products such as computers, oil field equipment, medical instrumentation, uninterruptible power supply systems and security equipment. Universal also provides value-added custom battery pack assembly and custom kitting services. Some of Universal's customers include RadioShack, Protection One, Brink’s Home Security, T he Scooter Store and Pride Mobility.

Zunicom's operations through AlphaNet ( www.alphanet.net) consist of the sale of business communication, productivity, connectivity and wireless internet solutions to the hospitality industry through licensing agreements. AlphaNet's product offerings include T he InnRoom Business Center™, a private in-room facsimile and printing service, and T he Office™, a 24-hour unattended self-serve credit card activated hotel business center providing hotel guests with 24-hour convenient access to various business office services. Laptop Connect™ allows hotel guests the ability to connect their laptops to high-speed internet access points located within the hotel by connecting a supplied cable. Laptop Connect™also offers a hotspot for users wishing to access the internet through the wireless network feature on their laptop. Similarly, AlphaNet's WaveLan™ solution essentially enables hotels to provide their guests with public area wireless internet access in any number of locations including lobbies, meeting rooms, lounges, bars and restaurants. T o date, AlphaNet's 350 hotel clients represent more than 20 brands, such as Hyatt, Hilton, Starwood, Marriott and Kimpton.

T his release contains a number of forward-looking statements concerning the current expectations as to future results of operations, future growth and future performance of Zunicom, Inc. within the meaning of T he Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially depending on the various factors set forth under the caption "Forward-Looking Statements" in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the company's SEC filings.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT :
ZUNICOM, INC.
Mimi T an
469.892.1200
mtan@zunicom.com