Universal Power Group Features New Automotive Accessory Line at 2005 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas

CARROLLTON, Texas--Nov. 1, 20054, 2005--Universal Power Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zunicom, Inc., (OTCBB:ZNCM), exhibited at AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) held in Las Vegas, November 1st through 4th, 2005. This convention is attended by more than 105,000 trade visitors from 124 countries, making it the largest automotive trade event in the world.

"This is the first year we have participated at AAPEX and we are very pleased with the reception of our new automotive accessory and charger product lines," stated Randy Hardin, President and CEO of UPG. "We look forward to following up on the leads and interest generated at the show, and to continued participation and growth in this market."

UPG's featured 12-volt automotive accessory line includes: Automatic Jack, a battery-powered jack, Starter-Up jumpstarters, car ionizer, impact wrench, cordless air compressor, portable warmer/cooler, emergency road kit, and more. UPG also exhibited its new charger line alongside its popular sealed lead-acid and alkaline batteries.

About Zunicom

Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, Zunicom (www.zunicom.com) manages two wholly owned subsidiaries, Universal Power Group, Inc. and AlphaNet Hospitality Systems, Inc. The Zunicom Group of Companies currently has approximately 70 employees.

About Universal Power Group

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. UPG is one of the leading distributors of sealed lead acid batteries in the nation, and UPG'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, medical instrumentation, uninterruptible power supply systems and security equipment. UPG also provides value-added custom battery pack assembly and custom kitting services. Some of UPG's customers include Brink's Home Security, Home Depot Supply, Radio Shack, The Scooter Store, Cabela's, Academy and Pride Mobility.

About AlphaNet

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 The InnRoom Business Center(TM), a private in-room facsimile and printing service, and The Office(TM), 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(TM) 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(TM)also offers a hotspot for users wishing to access the internet through the wireless network feature on their laptop. Similarly, AlphaNet's WaveLan(TM) 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.