Broadband National Broadens Base

By NADIA GERGIS
nadia.gergis@scripps.com
October 31, 2006

VERO BEACH — Broadband National has broadened its business by partnering with a Virginia Internet phone service company.

The partnership will allow customers of SunRocket to visit Broadband National's Web site and choose from 50 local, regional and national broadband service providers. They can then easily sign up for SunRocket services through dedicated links at Broadband National.

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New Security Software Allows Users To Monitor Homes

New suite of products makes monitored security flexible and affordable.

Broadband National, the world’s leading online marketing company that promotes digital services in the U.S., has joined with Protect America to provide monitored home security systems over the Internet. The security system offers broadband monitoring services allowing users to connect to their security system through an available port on their modem or router. This provides your home or business with protection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

“The system provides users with flexible equipment packages so that you can customize a security system that meets your specific needs,” states Vinny Olmstead, Broadband National President and CEO. “Of course the system detects burglars and intruders, with wireless sensors that are part of any security system package. They are placed on the doors and windows as well as wireless motion detectors that are used inside the home. But more importantly you are now able to monitor security cameras placed inside or outside your home on your PC while at work or away.”

Popular options for monitored security systems include: Talking Wireless Keypad, Keychain Remote Control, Temperature Sensor, Flood Sensor, Medical Panic Pendant and Overhead Garage Door Sensor/Kit. Many wireless home security systems offer all the components to meet your security needs. Different packages can be custom designed to meet anyone’s security needs. For more information visit www.broadbandnational.com/homesecurityoffer

About Broadband National
Broadband National’s industry leading IBIS 3.0 platform allows for efficient management of multi-site locations. Through our bulk qualification process we are able within a matter of hours to quickly, and efficiently determine what services are available at all customer locations, maximizing coverage and reducing overall costs. IBIS 3.0 compares services from more than 50 local, regional and national service providers such as Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Time Warner, Verizon, Speaskeasy, Sprint Covad, Charter, Nuvox and New Edge.
Formed in 2003, Broadband National is a private company conceived as a solution to a fragmented and confusing broadband marketplace. Millions have used their Web site to compare services, and purchase broadband, VoIP, video, mobile, digital, and similar services.

For Broadband National press or investor relation’s inquiries, please contact Mark Ballard at
772-539-0618 or visit www.broadbandnational.com

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New Bundled Digital Services Save Consumers Money

Broadband National introduces “The Triple Play” offer of digital services

Broadband National, the leading online marketing company that promotes digital services in the U.S., has announced it’s newest offer of bundled digital services also known as “The Triple Play.” The offer combines VoIP or digital voice products, high-speed Internet connectivity, and digital television.

“Traditionally the three technologies have been kept separate, each with its own dedicated line. Faster Internet connections, and the proliferation of digital media have brought them together,” states Vinny Olmstead, Broadband National’s President and CEO. “This convergence enables users to surf the web, and receive email through a single line. It also allows you to watch regular or on-demand videos, play games, and chat with your friends all at the same time.

“The union of these technologies provides consumers with the convenience of receiving a single bill and generous discounts by getting all their communications services from one source”, says Mark Weibel, Broadband National’s Executive VP of Marketing. “Not to mention the tremendous cost savings associated with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).”

Bundled services have the ability to turn your living room into the entertainment and communications center of your entire house. You’re able to make inexpensive phone calls to family or friends, and talk to them face-to-face using your digital voice phone. You are also able to download your choice of feature films, favorite TV shows or music, and stream them to any room in the home. And all of this can be accomplished with the touch of a button. The offer is available through the website www.comcastspecial.com.

About Broadband National

Broadband National’s industry leading IBIS 3.0 platform allows for efficient management of multi-site locations. Through our bulk qualification process we are able within a matter of hours to quickly, and efficiently determine what services are available at all customer locations, maximizing coverage and reducing overall costs. IBIS 3.0 compares services from more than 50 local, regional and national service providers such as Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Time Warner, Verizon, Speaskeasy, Sprint Covad, Charter, Nuvox and New Edge.
Formed in 2003, Broadband National is a private company conceived as a solution to a fragmented and confusing broadband marketplace. Millions have used their Web site to compare services, and purchase broadband, VoIP, video, mobile, digital, and similar services.

For Broadband National press or investor relation’s inquiries, please contact Mark Ballard at
772-539-0618 or visit www.broadbandnational.com

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Enjoy Broadband TV and videos online, it's easy!

Videos downloads have become equally as popular as music downloads over the Internet. Hundreds of websites now offer thousands upon thousands of videos for viewing on your personal computer and many handheld devices.

Websites offer thousands of full-length, enthusiast, educational, and instructional videos spanning almost every category imaginable, such as action sports, home improvement, martial arts & self defense, music, sports, travel, and much more. Be sure to check if the site guarantees that their video downloads are safe and legal. Many of these videos cannot normally be found at your local video rental store.

It's Fast And Easy
Downloading videos is fast and easy. With the click of a button and a short download if you have a broadband connection from a company such as Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, Time Warner or Covad and the video is complete, and it will play automatically.

You may have to update your Windows Media player or QuickTime application during the download process, but that's rare. If you do receive these on-screen prompts, follow the simple directions, and your downloading process will continue.

Get Video Through The Mail
Many of us still like to receive a DVD or VHS to view, and that again is not a problem on many websites. Normally you will receive your order in the mail in about 7 to 10 days. But by far the easiest way to receive them is by downloading them. If you're a little hesitant some websites offer step-by-step instructions for the novice computer user. Many websites offer free 1-week trials starting as low as $1.99, and monthly access for only $9.95.

This allows you to download as many videos as you want each month. You can even download up to six titles at a time and there is no limit to the number of titles you can have active at any given time.

The benefits of subscribing to a video website?

As a subscriber, you have unlimited access to thousands of videos.

Monthly fees are less than half of the cost of a typical DVD.

You can download what you want, whenever you want.

You have 24/7 access.

Do it fast and easy from the comfort of your home.

For more information visit www.broadbandnational.com/cinemanow/

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Is Business Class Cable Right For You?

Do you own a business with more than 5 employees? If so Business Class cable solutions can help you communicate quickly and efficiently with customers and at the same time help you expand your business. Business Class cable can be cost-effectively combined into a solution that meets your specific business needs, whether it's networking, security, web hosting or additional tiers of Internet access speeds.

Cable broadband solutions help your entire staff work more efficiently, saving you much needed time, dollars and resources. Business Class cable products and services can enhance your company’s productivity - while improving your bottom line. From high-speed Internet solutions that speed workflow to specialized features that protect files Business Cable is a viable solution.

Business Class cable immediately and dramatically increases your business’s performance with high-speed access and always-on connectivity, plus integrated products and services in a customizable package.

Off-Site Productivity Is On Its Way Up

With Business Class Cable Solutions, your home-based workers can be as productive at home as they are in the office. Connect your teleworkers' homes with high-speed broadband Internet access quickly and conveniently. You can choose the specific speeds based on your business' needs. Whether you have ten teleworkers or a thousand, a dedicated broadband representative, backed by local 24/7 customer support, manages your entire account.

Benefits of Business Class Cable

Access—Always on Internet access up to 100 times faster than dial-up modems. You instantly know when e-mails arrive, and can transit and download files (all sizes) in seconds.

Domain Name Services—With your own domain name your business conveys an online presence equal to the largest company. Conduct availability searches and register the name you would desire.

Email Solutions—Add your own domain address to your e-mail communications. Get multiple mailboxes and enable remote e-mail access from any computer with an Internet connection.

Managed Security—Transmit sensitive files securely to and from your home office or between your network of clients, vendors and colleagues.

Managed Storage—Keep working despite viruses or system crashes, with automatic file back-ups, secure off-site storage, and valued features for accessing and sending files.

Web Hosting—Select from plans scaled to your needs based on website size, traffic, and e-commerce functionality.


Typical Business Drivers for cable Internet Access:

• Large-scale and/or consistent data transfer to, or from, the Internet.

• Email, web research, web surfing, file sharing.

• High-traffic Websites, E-Commerce, and other web-based services.

• The need to quickly provision high-capacity VPN connections to various locations.

• Bandwidth intensive applications such as storage area networking, large file transfer, and Web Hosting.


If you would like more information on Business Class cable visit www.businesscableinternet.com

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Save A Bundle With Bundled Digital Services

If you haven’t heard of the term “Bundled Services” yet, you soon will. Bundled services is the term used when telephone (VoIP), high-speed Internet, and digital television services are provided to consumers over a single broadband connection.

The three have generally been separate, each with its own dedicated line. However faster Internet connections, and the proliferation of digital media have brought them together. This enables users to surf the web, and receive email through a single line. It also allows you to watch regular or on-demand videos, play games, and chat with your friends all at the same time.

How does it work?
For local telephone companies, Bundled Services is delivered using a combination of fiber optics, and digital subscriber line (DSL) technologies to residential households. Cable companies use their existing cable lines as their delivery method for these services, along with a standard set-top-box.

The Benefits of Bundled Services
The convergence of these technologies also provides the convenience of receiving a single bill and discounts by getting all your communications services from one source. Not to mention tremendous cost savings associated with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Most companies offering a flat monthly fee typically $19.95 to $25.00 with the majority of the features already built-in. This monthly fee includes unlimited calls throughout the United States and Canada.

These Services also offer other exciting features that will turn your living room into the entertainment and communications center of your entire house. You’ll be able to make inexpensive phone calls to family, and friends and talk to them face-to-face using your digital phone – or even from your PC. Downloading your choice of feature films or music and streaming them to any room in the home can be as simple as pressing a button.

A Proven Concept
Similar to Bundled Services the financial industry established what’s referred to as Debt Consolidation. Contrary to popular belief Debt Consolidation is not simply a loan. It’s a method of restructuring an individual’s debt with new and innovative conditions and terms. This system assists individuals in reducing their interest rates, reduce credit card balances, and even erase financial charges. The individual enters into an agreement allowing repayment of previous debts at a lower interest rate. Often times considerably lower.

This method helps to reduce total outstanding balance, trims down rates of interest, and can erase financial charges. Hence the consumer enters into a new agreement that enables repayment of the older debt with lower monthly installments.

Types Of Unsecured Debt Covered By Debt Consolidation
Credit Cards Bills
Medical Bills
Store Cards
Gas Cards
Utility Bills
Personal Loans

For a more information about Bundled Services visit www.comcastspecial.com

New Spanish Language Website

Florida's fastest growing broadband company launches Spanish language site focusing exclusively on the Hispanic market.

Broadband National, the leading online marketing company that promotes broadband related products and services in the U.S., has just launched a Web site targeting the growing Hispanic market.

The company recognizes the needs and spending power of the Hispanic population, the largest minority group in the United States. The new site, www.comprabroadband.com, offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through expanded comparison and purchasing — any time, any place and with dedicated bilingual staff at their call centers ready to assist customers in their native language.

“This is the first Web site catering solely to Hispanics and offering detailed pricing and promotions available from our providers, as well as exclusive Broadband National incentives,” states Mark Weibel, Broadband National’s Executive VP of Marketing. “In conjunction with the new website we are also unveiling a new affiliate program allowing others to sell our products and services through comprabroadband.com for compensation.”

Residential and business customers can use Broadband National's IBIS (Integrated Broadband Information System) technology to compare services from more than 50 local, regional and national service providers. Companies such as Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Time Warner, and Verizon are offered at www.broadbandnational.com.
Broadband National is the leading comparative shopping website for broadband related services and products. Residential and business customers can use Broadband National's IBIS (Integrated Broadband Information System) technology to compare services from more than 50 local, regional and national service providers. Companies such as Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Dlink, Time Warner, and Verizon are offered at www.broadbandnational.com.

Formed in 2003, Broadband National is a private company conceived as a solution to a fragmented and confusing broadband marketplace. Millions have used their Web site to compare services, and purchase broadband, VoIP, and similar telecom services.
For Broadband National press or investor relation’s inquiries, please contact Mark Ballard at
772-539-0618 or visit www.broadbandnational.com

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VOY Plaza Portal Targets English-Dominant Latinos

A New York-based digital-media company will launch a broadband portal targeting the English-dominant Latino population. The portal will be the video service of VOY Plaza (www.voymusic.com), a social-networking site that has been in operation since last November. Fernando Espuelas, founder and CEO of VOY (Spanish for "I go"), said the networking site has grown to a unique user base of more than 2.6 million since its launch.

Census data indicated that there are 44.2 million Hispanics in the country, 80% of whom are English-dominant or bilingual, Espuelas said.

Bright House Adds Galavisión in FL

10/10/2006 5:09:00 PM

Bright House Networks added Spanish-language cable network Galavisión in the Tampa Bay, Fla., area on digital channel 79, the network said in a release.

The two parties held a ceremony to announce the addition, attended by Carlos Calderón, host of Galavisión’s interactive music show, Acceso Máximo (All Access); Kevin Hyman, division president at Bright House; and Iris Gonzalez, multicultural-community-relations manager at the MSO.

Galavisión said Acceso Máximo would, for the first time, air live from Tampa Nov. 17.

Univision Communications-owned Galavisión claims the biggest distribution of any U.S. Spanish-language cable network, available to more than 7 million Hispanic subscribers.

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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Chooses Broadband National

Company to provision and manage deployment of more than 190 broadband circuits for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc.

Broadband National, the leading online marketing company that promotes digital services in the U.S., has announced that Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) has selected them to manage their broadband provisioning and deployment for more than 190 Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental locations throughout the U.S. Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group will leverage Broadband National’s IBIS technology to efficiently order and manage this process, saving the company significant time, dollars and resources.

“We were able to significantly reduce Dollar Thrifty Automotive Groups cost of rolling out their broadband network by assigning a dedicated project manager and leveraging our collaborative online order status portal,” said Vinny Olmstead, Broadband National’s President and CEO. “Leveraging our IBIS software and our industry experience will also reduce the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Groups overall total cost of ownership by utilizing the nations best of breed broadband providers.”

About DTG
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 Company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Driven by the mission “Value Every Time,” the Company's brands, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, serve value-conscious travelers in approximately 70 countries. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 800 corporate and franchised locations in the United States and Canada, and they have operations at most major airports. The Company's more than 8,500 employees are located mainly in North America, but global service capabilities exist through an expanding international franchise network. For additional information, visit www.dtag.com.

About Broadband National
Broadband National’s industry leading IBIS 3.0 platform allows for efficient management of multi-site locations. Through our bulk qualification process we are able within a matter of hours to quickly, and efficiently determine what services are available at all customer locations, maximizing coverage and reducing overall costs. IBIS 3.0 compares services from more than 50 local, regional and national service providers such as Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Time Warner, Verizon, Speaskeasy, Sprint Covad, Charter, Nuvox and New Edge.

Formed in 2003, Broadband National is a private company conceived as a solution to a fragmented and confusing broadband marketplace. Millions have used their Web site to compare services, and purchase broadband, VoIP, video, mobile, digital, and similar services.

For Broadband National press or investor relation’s inquiries, please contact Mark Ballard at 772-539-0618 or visit www.broadbandnational.com

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VoIP Moves From The Office To The Home

Technology Has Many Benefits for Consumers

By Michael Brito
With the current explosion of VoIP (Voice over Internet protocol) in the business world, it’s not surprising that many people in the U.S. are making the switch to VoIP for their home phone. The technology works by routing voice conversations over the Internet via IP networks. VoIP does not use traditional phone lines, but instead uses packet switched networks that do the same thing, but more efficiently and for less money.

This technology has many benefits for consumers and businesses. Below is a list of just some of the benefits that will help you decide if VoIP is right for you!

Feature Rich And Less Expensive
An examination of your current phone bill will reveal additional charges over and above the basic phone service. Call waiting, caller id, voicemail, call forwarding and other features are options requiring additional fees. Add long distance charges and applicable taxes and the typical phone bill can quickly approach $75 to $100 dollars.

VoIP providers offer many different pricing plans. The most popular being a flat rate fee typically $19.95 to $25.00 per month with the majority of the features built-in. This monthly fee also includes unlimited calls throughout the United States and Canada.

VoIP is Portable
Because VoIP is connected to a high-speed Internet connection and not the traditional phone lines, it becomes almost as portable as a cell phone. Essentially, consumers can take their phone number anywhere they move, even if it’s just for a weekend getaway.

Simply pack up your phone adapter, (power supply & cables) and your touch-tone phone. The system can be reconnected anywhere there is a broadband Internet connection, allowing you to make and receive calls as if you were still at home.

If you own a VoIP phone the system is even more portable, simply plug the phone into any broadband Internet connection typically found in most hotels. There’s no need for adaptors and cables.

Choose Your Phone Number
With VoIP, consumers are no longer tied to their local phone number. Many consumers take advantage of this feature when they have friends and family members who live in a different city or state.

Most VoIP providers also offer virtual numbers. A virtual number is an inexpensive secondary line that rings to the primary VoIP line. For example if you live in San Francisco where your primary VoIP phone number has a 415 area code you can order a virtual number for a family member in a different state with your same area code and thus avoid them incurring long distance fees when calling your phone number.

Cost savings, portability and frequent phone calls from relatives are just some of the reasons why you should consider the switch to VoIP. The technology is here to stay and there is no better time to adopt VoIP and start saving on your phone bills.

For a free no obligation quote visit www.voipnational.com or speak to one of our VoIP Specialists toll free at 1-866-633-2369.

Michael Brito is a highly innovative and ROI driven marketer with more than six years of experience in driving customer acquisition through several media channels to include: SEO, Paid Search, blog & article marketing and web Strategy.

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Small Businesses Can Enjoy The Benefits Of VoIP Technology

SMBs Need To Consider VoIP For Efficiency and Savings

Over the past ten years, the market for VoIP has been driven by a number of factors, chiefly the promise of inexpensive voice communication. As traditional phone service costs have gone up dramatically, without adding new features, any solution offered at lower rates is bound to create a huge demand.

Today, many small and medium sized businesses (SMB) are choosing VoIP to replace their current telephone system. VoIP is a term used to describe the transmission of telephone calls using the Internet (Voice over Internet protocol), rather than over traditional phone lines. It’s a rather simple concept, and one that is having a significant impact on the world of business communications.

The SMB market for VoIP is growing astronomically across the world. Businesses realize that VoIP is now a mature enough technology to deliver a high quality service, feature improvements and tremendous cost savings.

Low-Cost Broadband Changes the Telephony Game

As VoIP is less expensive to deploy, service providers can pass the savings on to its customers. Since no physical equipment other than a phone and a broadband phone adapter are needed onsite, features can be upgraded without additional charges in a seamless process. Prices have been kept at a minimum because VoIP has been less affected by regulations and taxes than the traditional telephone services.

The explosive adoption of broadband access is aiding the VoIP market growth. VoIP uses these high-speed connections as its transport rather than traditional and more expensive telephone lines. Since so many potential VoIP customers already have broadband connections and want features like voicemail to email notification, many see the logical choice is to leave behind traditional phone service for less expensive VoIP phone service. Also, now that portability of phone numbers is available, switching to a business VoIP phone system can be completely transparent to employees and customers.

VoIP Is the Future

As a result of VoIP’s potential cost savings and added features, consumers, small business, enterprises, traditional telecommunication service providers (telcos), and cable television providers are viewing it as the future of telecommunications. VoIP has experienced significant growth in recent years due several factors:

- Demand for lower cost phone service.
- Carriers drive to reduce costs while providing more features.
- Customers increased feature set without capital investments.
- More dispersed workplace driven by teleworkers and best of breed global hiring practices.
- Improved quality and reliability of broadband networks enabling.
- VoIP calls over standard broadband lines, as well as inexpensive increased bandwidth capacity.
- New product innovations that allow VoIP providers to offer services not currently offered by traditional telephone products.

The bottom line for today's small business is that VoIP can give a business of any size the same kinds of telephony features that multinational enterprises typically enjoy and at a significant savings.

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VoIP Moves From The Office To The Home

Technology Has Many Benefits for Consumers.

With the current explosion of VoIP (Voice over Internet protocol) in the business world, it’s not surprising that many people in the U.S. are making the switch to VoIP for their home phone. The technology works by routing voice conversations over the Internet via IP networks. VoIP does not use traditional phone lines, but instead uses packet switched networks that do the same thing, but more efficiently and for less money.

This technology has many benefits for consumers and businesses. Below is a list of just some of the benefits that will help you decide if VoIP is right for you!

Feature Rich And Less Expensive

An examination of your current phone bill will reveal additional charges over and above the basic phone service. Call waiting, caller id, voicemail, call forwarding and other features are options requiring additional fees. Add long distance charges and applicable taxes and the typical phone bill can quickly approach $75 to $100 dollars.

VoIP providers offer many different pricing plans. The most popular being a flat rate fee typically $19.95 to $25.00 per month with the majority of the features built-in. This monthly fee also includes unlimited calls throughout the United States and Canada.

VoIP is Portable

Because VoIP is connected to a high-speed Internet connection and not the traditional phone lines, it becomes almost as portable as a cell phone. Essentially, consumers can take their phone number anywhere they move, even if it’s just for a weekend getaway.

Simply pack up your phone adapter, (power supply & cables) and your touch-tone phone. The system can be reconnected anywhere there is a broadband Internet connection, allowing you to make and receive calls as if you were still at home.

If you own a VoIP phone the system is even more portable, simply plug the phone into any broadband Internet connection typically found in most hotels. There’s no need for adaptors and cables.

Choose Your Phone Number

With VoIP, consumers are no longer tied to their local phone number. Many consumers take advantage of this feature when they have friends and family members who live in a different city or state.

Most VoIP providers also offer virtual numbers. A virtual number is an inexpensive secondary line that rings to the primary VoIP line. For example if you live in San Francisco where your primary VoIP phone number has a 415 area code you can order a virtual number for a family member in a different state with your same area code and thus avoid them incurring long distance fees when calling your phone number.

Cost savings, portability and frequent phone calls from relatives are just some of the reasons why you should consider the switch to VoIP. The technology is here to stay and there is no better time to adopt VoIP and start saving on your phone bills.

For a free no obligation quote visit www.voipnational.com or speak to one of our VoIP Specialists toll free at 1-866-633-2369.

Broadband National Inc. Opens New Atlanta Offices

Broadband National, the nations leading online marketing company that promotes digital services such as broadband, VoIP, and video has announced the opening of their new offices in Atlanta Georgia. The offices are located in the Innova Center at 2501 East Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA. With 10 employees initially occupying the facility the offices serve as an extension to business development, information technology, commercial and residential sales operations. The company anticipates the hiring of 30 to 50 additional employees by the end of 2007.

“We’re excited about the opportunities that this vibrant marketplace affords a company such as ours,” states Vinny Olmstead, Broadband National’s President and CEO. “Metro Atlanta has the second largest telecommunications employment base in the country and a strong technology corridor to support our platform. It also leads the nation in business growth and employment opportunities and that’s a perfect fit for a company like Broadband National.”

About Broadband National

Headquartered in Vero Beach FL with sales offices in Orlando FL, Broadband National is the leading comparative shopping website for digital services including Internet, VoIP, mobile and video. Residential and business customers can use Broadband National's IBIS 3.0 (Integrated Broadband Information System) technology to compare services from more than 50 local, regional and national service providers such as Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Time Warner, Verizon, Speaskeasy, Sprint Covad, Charter, Nuvox and New Edge.

Formed in 2003, Broadband National is a private company conceived as a solution to a fragmented and confusing broadband marketplace. Millions have used their Web site to compare services, and purchase broadband, VoIP, video, mobile, digital, and similar services.

For Broadband National press or investor relation’s inquiries, please contact Mark Ballard at 772-539-0618 or visit www.broadbandnational.com

Broadband National Adds Prashant Gharpure As Vice President Of Software Development

Broadband National, the leading online marketing company that promotes broadband related products and services, has announced the appointment of Prashant Gharpure as Vice President of Software Development.

Gharpure has been has been working for Broadband National as a contract employee since late 2005. He is currently the lead architect of IBIS 4.0, the newest version of the company’s flagship product. Gharpure will be responsible for IBIS 4.0/4.x and will continue work on this project out of the company’s newly developed Atlanta office. In addition, Gharpure will also be responsible for all database support and reporting.

Prior to joining Broadband National Gharpure was VP of Software Development for CareKeeper Software of Atlanta Georgia. Gharpure holds a BSEE Degree from Nagpur University and an MS CS degree from University of South Alabama. He has more than 15 years of IT experience with more than 5 years of network consulting. “We know that Prashant will be a valuable addition to our Executive team and we’re looking forward to seeing the rollout in January 2007 of his first major project completion, IBIS 4.0” states David Wilcox Broadband National’s Chief Technology Officer.

About Broadband National
Broadband National is the leading comparative shopping website for broadband related services and products. Residential and business customers can use Broadband National's IBIS (Integrated Broadband Information System) technology to compare services from more than 50 local, regional and national service providers. Companies such as Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Dlink, Time Warner, and Verizon are offered at www.broadbandnational.com. Broadband National utilizes their online marketing capabilities to attract customers and ultimately complete sales for their marketing customers. The private company was formed in 2003 as a solution to a fragmented and confusing broadband market place. Millions have used the website to compare services, with more than 300,000 consumers and businesses having purchased broadband, VoIP, and similar broadband related products and services.

The robust IBIS system is also utilized by several companies including selected “Big Box” stores such as Office Depot and more than 1,000 others companies that lease the technology to offer broadband products and services on their websites and in retail stores.

For Broadband National press inquiries please contact Mark Ballard at 772-539-0618 or visit www.broadbandnational.com.

AOL Latino

More Hispanics Compare-Shop Online
Orlando Business Journal - 11:48 AM EDT Monday

Hispanics in the Unites States are relying more on the Internet in making purchasing decisions, a new AOL Latino Hispanic Cyberstudy released Monday shows.

According to the study, 68 percent of Hispanics surveyed say the Internet is their best source for making final brand decisions -- a 17-point spike since 2004.

In addition, about three of every four Hispanics in the country use the Internet to learn about brand products, compared with 59 percent two years ago.

The Internet also is a popular tool for Hispanics who want to compare prices and learn about brand features or benefits, the study concludes.

Mark Lopez, publisher of AOL Latino, says the new data will help marketers better understand how to reach the rapidly growing online Hispanic market.

The study, undertaken by Synovate's Diversity Group, a market intelligence researcher, interviewed 502 participants in English or Spanish over the age of 18 who accessed the Internet in the past month.

According to the study, there are more than 16 million Hispanics online, or 55 percent of the total U.S. Hispanic population.

The Hispanic population in Central Florida is estimated to be more than 549,000, and Hispanic buying power in the Orlando area is expected to surpass $8 billion in 2006, according to a recent study by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia.

The AOL Latino survey also shows that 81 percent of Hispanics online are mostly acculturated or partially acculturated, while only 19 percent is relatively unacculturated.

Acculturated Hispanics are defined as those who tend to be U.S. born or have lived in the United States for more than 20 years.

Partially acculturated Hispanics are defined as having lived in the United States several years, with 50 percent of being Spanish dominant and about one-third bilingual or English dominant. This continues to be the largest Hispanic segment.

The unacculturated Hispanics have lived the shortest amount of time in the United States and are 90 percent Spanish dominant.

Broadband National Launches Spanish Language Comparative Web Site

Florida's fastest growing broadband company launches Spanish language site focusing exclusively on the Hispanic market.

Broadband National, the leading online marketing company that promotes broadband related products and services in the U.S., has just launched a Web site targeting the growing Hispanic market.

The company recognizes the needs and spending power of the Hispanic population, the largest minority group in the United States. The new site, www.comprabroadband.com, offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through expanded comparison and purchasing — any time, any place and with dedicated bilingual staff at their call centers ready to assist customers in their native language.

“This is the first Web site catering solely to Hispanics and offering detailed pricing and promotions available from our providers, as well as exclusive Broadband National incentives,” states Mark Weibel, Broadband National’s Executive VP of Marketing. “In conjunction with the new website we are also unveiling a new affiliate program allowing others to sell our products and services through comprabroadband.com for compensation.”

Residential and business customers can use Broadband National's IBIS (Integrated Broadband Information System) technology to compare services from more than 50 local, regional and national service providers. Companies such as Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Time Warner, and Verizon are offered at www.broadbandnational.com.
Broadband National is the leading comparative shopping website for broadband related services and products. Residential and business customers can use Broadband National's IBIS (Integrated Broadband Information System) technology to compare services from more than 50 local, regional and national service providers. Companies such as Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Dlink, Time Warner, and Verizon are offered at www.broadbandnational.com.

Formed in 2003, Broadband National is a private company conceived as a solution to a fragmented and confusing broadband marketplace. Millions have used their Web site to compare services, and purchase broadband, VoIP, and similar telecom services.
For Broadband National press or investor relation’s inquiries, please contact Mark Ballard at
772-539-0618 or visit www.broadbandnational.com

Broadband National Adds One-Hundredth Employee

Company Seeking 15 Additional Full Time Employees

Broadband National one of Florida's fastest growing companies has hired its one-hundredth full time employee. The company is actively seeking an additional 15 new employees to help manage its fast paced growth. Positions are available in sales, information technology, business development, management and administration.

“We’re always on the look out for talented people,” states Vinny Olmstead, President and CEO of Broadband National, “we’re excited to see new technology companies moving to the area and hope they will help attract the types of quality employees that we’re seeking.” HR Consultant Nina Blaicher goes on to state, “Broadband National searches for the best talent in the area. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced and fun environment with lots of growth and career development. Our employees need to be quick on their feet, smart and creative thinking. We know that our standards are high, but we also that know our company is a rare find and a very cool place to work, so we are willing to hold out for that perfect fit.”

Broadband National with offices in Vero Beach and Orlando Florida is the leading comparative shopping service for broadband and VoIP services to consumers and businesses nationwide. Broadband National’s proprietary software - the Integrated Broadband Information System (“IBIS 3.0”) - allows customers objective carrier comparisons including service offers, product offers, and guaranteed lowest pricing. A partnership with more than 50 companies such as AT&T, Qwest, Time Warner, Comcast, Covad, and Verizon ensures a comprehensive customer solution. Broadband National also licenses the IBIS 3.0 system to more than 1,500 companies such as retailers, VoIP suppliers, online marketers, and integrators allowing the same robust experience, while monetizing their customer base.

Broadband National’s IBIS platform is the leading consumer and commercial broadband aggregation platform. For more information on platform use, business development and strategic partnerships, please visit www.broadbandnational.com. For Broadband National press inquiries, please contact Mark Ballard at 772-539-0618 or email markb@broadbandnational.com

Broadband National Offers New Lead Generation Marketing Program For Internet Users

“Broadband Dance” lead generation program is the first of its kind for personal web pages and blogs.


Broadband National today announced the adoption of a multi-dimensional marketing program for the promotion of high-speed Internet connectivity. The program titled “Broadband Dance” allows users to easily promote and sell the services of over 50 Internet and telecom suppliers such Qwest, AT&T, Comcast, Sprint, Verizon, TimeWarner and others. It also affords them the opportunity to cross promote the services with other Internet users increasing their exposure expediently.

“This is the first time anyone has made this type of marketing program available to the general public for use on their blogs and personal web pages,” states Mark Weibel, Broadband National’s Executive VP of Marketing. “ By following three simple steps, anyone with basic Internet experience can take advantage of this exciting new program and can start making money instantly.” The technology for “Broadband Dance” is based on the company’s proprietary software known as the Integrated Broadband Information System or “IBIS”. Terence Channon, Sr., Director of Web Initiatives, states, “The beauty of the product is that there’s very little for the user to do; we take care of basically everything from accounting to book keeping and all backend software support. They just need to copy a few lines of HTML code and paste it into their personal web page. They can also post it into bulletins, messages, or as a blog entry for promotion to their friends.” Users of the program are paid for leads generated and a residual override on leads generated by users they have recruited to the program. For more information, and to sign up visit www.broadbanddance.com

Broadband National is the leading comparative shopping service for broadband services and products to consumers and businesses nationwide. Broadband National’s proprietary software - the Integrated Broadband Information System (“IBIS 3.0”) - enables customers to make objective comparisons of service and product offerings through back-end integration with 50 strategic partners, including AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Time Warner, Comcast, and Verizon.

For more information on platform use, business development and strategic partnerships, please visit www.broadbandnational.com. For Broadband National press or investor relations inquiries, please contact Mark Ballard at 772-539-0618 or email mark.ballard@broadbandnational.com.

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