Universal Power Group Introduces Its Universal Mobility Line of Electric Scooters and Bicycle - UB Scootin I, UB Scootin II, UB Zippin & UB Cruzin

DALLAS--Oct. 6, 2003--Universal Power Group ("Universal"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zunicom, Inc. (OTC BB: ZNCM), today introduced its new Universal Mobility line of battery-powered electric scooters, and bicycle. The models include the UB Scootin I(TM), a kid-scooter, UB Scootin II(TM), a stand-up teen scooter, UB Zippin(TM), a scooter with seat and trunk, and UB Cruzin(TM), an electric bicycle.

Randy Hardin, President and CEO of Universal Power Group, stated that, "We are very excited with the introduction of our Universal Mobility Line of battery powered mobility products. This ties in with our mission to diversify into products and markets that are synergistic with our core. Most of our mobility products will be powered by our line of Universal Batteries. Our Universal Mobility products are mainly marketed for recreational use."

Unlike gas-powered scooters, the key element in Universal's battery-powered scooters is that they are quiet and environmentally-friendly.

ABOUT UNIVERSAL POWER GROUP

Founded in 1968, Universal's headquarters are located in Addison, Texas. Universal's business 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 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 services. Universal's business offerings are broken down into the following divisions: Universal Battery, Universal Mobility, and Universal Security Distribution. For more information on Universal Power Group, please visit www.universalpowergroup.com

ABOUT ZUNICOM

Zunicom, Inc. (OTC BB: ZNCM) is a holding company that conducts business through its two wholly owned subsidiaries, Universal Power Group, Inc. and AlphaNet Hospitality Systems Inc. For more information on Zunicom, please visit www.zunicom.com and for information on AlphaNet Hospitality Systems, please visit www.ahs.net.