CARROLLTON, TX – (BUSINESS WIRE) – May 19, 2006 – Zunicom, Inc. (OTCBB:ZNCM), parent company to Universal Power Group, Inc. and AlphaNet Hospitality Systems, Inc., today announced that on May 14, 2006, Zunicom was listed in The Dallas Morning News as No. 124 of the D-FW Top 200 Public Companies, up from its No.129 ranking last year. The D-FW Top 200 index is compiled by Longnecker & Associates, a consulting firm, and members of the Business News staff. The rankings are based on revenue for fiscal 2005, as reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

“This marks the fourth year Zunicom has been listed in The Dallas Morning News’ D-FW Top 200 Public Companies. We are pleased to be ranked again among other successful local public companies, and with our upward trend from No.132 to 129 and No.124 this year,” said Ian Edmonds , Zunicom Executive Vice Pre sid ent. We remain focused on continuous improvement and growth, and expect to continue this positive trend.”

About Zunicom, Inc.

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

This 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 The 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.

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