Internet (IPTV) To Revolutionise Television

The internet is to completely change the way we watch TV, according to Microsoft founder Bill Gates. In a mere five years, the internet will have completely revolutionised TV and the two mediums will have merged, Gates said on Saturday.

The popularity of sites like YouTube and the increased availability of high-speed internet are precursors of what is to come, the multi-billionaire stated. Speaking to business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Mr Gates said: "I'm stunned how people aren't seeing that with TV, in five years from now, people will laugh at what we've had. "Certain things like elections or the Olympics really point out how TV is terrible. You have to wait for the guy to talk about the thing you care about or you miss the event and want to go back and see it."

Accessing such events on the internet is vastly superior, added Mr Gates. Meanwhile, Telephony Online has reported that the U.S. is not among the top ten countries with the most internet protocol television (IPTV) subscriptions. With 896,000 IPTV subscribers, France tops the list of countries with the most IPTV subscriptions, a new report from the marketing researcher Dittberner has found.

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Broadband Changing The Face Of Advertising

Advertising is being fundamentally changed by the increasing usage of broadband TV, according to a new report from Nielsen Analytics. Television programmers and advertisers are finding fresh and profitable opportunities to advertise over the new medium, the report found.

Broadband TV viewers are young, wealthy and educated to a high standard, the report stated, therefore allowing advertisers to access a more lucrative demographic. Larry Gerbrandt, general manager and senior vice president of Nielsen Analytics, said: "By researching controlled broadband access, this study concludes that programmers have the opportunity to create new revenue models to benefit content owners and their affiliated stations.

"Such ad-supported models are uniquely adaptable to the broadband environment and are potentially superior to existing models because they can take full advantage of the digital environment." With broadband streams, the capability to fast-forward through commercials can be disabled, which forces viewers to engage with them, added Mr Gerbrandt. Of the US households with broadband connections, 34 per cent fell in the 18 to 34 age group and 45 per cent were in the 35 to 52 group, the report found.

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Verizon Invests To Enhance Michigan Network

Prolific broadband provider Verizon invested nearly $195 million in 2006 in order to upgrade its digital network in Michigan, the company has announced.

Building new cell sites, upgrading existing cell sites and increasing coverage area were all among the upgrades made by Verizon. The company is also seeking to expand its high-speed wireless broadband network.

Greg Haller, the president of the Michigan region for Verizon, said: "Network reliability is the number one reason that customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless. "Getting through on the first try and maintaining a connection are important to our customers. We continue to optimize our network so that it remains dependable." Verizon has invested $923 million over the past seven years in improving its network in Michigan alone. This includes installing 209 backup generators at cell sites to make sure that service continued even in times of crisis. The company has also recently launched FiOS TV in 106 communities in New Jersey.

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Comcast Steps In For Adelphia

Philadelphia-based Comcast, America's largest cable provider, is to step in and provide service to former customers of the ill-fated cable company Adelphia in Florida.

Some 550,000 former Adelphia customers in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast will now receive programs streamed from Comcast. Customers will have over 6,000 hours of shows to choose from, according to Comcast.

Mike Paxton, a cable analyst for In-Stat Research, based in Arizona, told the Palm Beach Post: "Compared to some of the cable horror stories I've heard about Adelphia, customers would find they [Comcast] are much more responsive. "They've done a commendable job in taking over Adelphia's systems and transferring those customers into cable customers."

With Comcast, customers will see their broadband speed increase from four to six megabytes per second, the company said. Meanwhile, Comcast and TiVo demonstrated the TiVo service for Comcast DVRs at the recent consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.

Comcast has also 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.

Online Shoppers Reach The $100 Billion Mark

Americans spent over $100 billion purchasing items on the web last year, according to data recently released by a research firm. Last year's figure of $102.1 billion spent was a significant increase of 24 per cent on the figure in 2005, comScore networks found.

During the Christmas season alone holiday online shoppers racked up expenditures of $24.6 billion. Jeffrey Grau, senior analyst at research firm eMarketer, said: "E-commerce is becoming more mainstream. "A larger segment of the population is buying online, and people are buying more things than they have in the past."

Investment firm Cowen & Co has estimated that commerce over the internet will grow a full 20 per cent during 2007. And in five year's time, sales over the internet could account for as much as 4.7 per cent of US retail sales, the firm forecast. Downloading media like films and music in particular is set to explode, analysts at the company said.

"Broadband access is the key to the maturation of the downloading of media and music on the internet," states Mark Weibel, EVP of Broadband National. For more information visit www.broadbandnational.com.

Almost 8% of US households Use Broadband And VoIP Phones

Over nine million US households now contain at least one person who uses voice over internet protocol (VoIP), according to new research. A full 7.9 per cent of households use broadband-based phone services, with many reporting more than one service, technology research firm In-Stat found. Using its new Residential VoIP Tracker Service, the firm can access quarterly summaries of trends and usage patterns. Time Warner and Vonage are currently leading the pack of companies which provide broadband phone services, the research showed.

Vonage alone supplies 1.7 million households with VoIP, and the ubiquitous Skype service boasts 2.1 million active households. And a full 49 per cent of those who use VoIP services reported that they had discontinued their traditional phone service soon after. The survey also found that half of those using residential VoIP use it either all the time of some of the time for work-related purposes.

Meanwhile, the use of videoconferencing is also set to expand in 2007, according to Dave Passmore, an analyst at the Burton Group. Cheaper cameras and the growth of instant messaging will make using the medium more popular that it has been in the past, he said.

Broadband National (BBN) a nationwide comparative shopping Web site for broadband products and services, utilizes their unique IBIS technology to give users a chance to choose broadband and VoIP service providers based on a number of factors. The IBIS system compares services from over 50 local, regional, and national providers including Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Vonage, Time Warner, Verizon and SunRocket.

“Companies benefit through our service as well since the cost of going through Broadband National is far cheaper than traditional sales channels,” states BBN EVP of Marketing Mark Weibel. “It’s great for customers, because the savings which companies see are reflected in the offerings which customers receive. Lower pricing, free equipment, installation management, and other benefits are pretty common.”

Visitors to Broadband National’s site simply enter their current phone number to view a list of competitive service pricing plans. The site works for business customers as well. According to Weibel, the convenience is essential in today’s confusing broadband services market. The company is also beginning to offer the same type of service in other areas, such as home security, automation, music, videos and gaming. Visit www.broadbandnational.com

America Needs More Broadband

America Needs More Broadband

The US needs more and faster broadband connections for the so-called "YouTube generation" to really flourish, industry experts have concluded. At a resent industry forum in Silicon Valley, a panel of tech experts said that US broadband connections are slower than in other regions like Europe.

As users increasingly access full-motion video on PCs and portable devices, connections which are as slow as 768 kilobits per second are simply not good enough, said Walter Mossberg, one of the panellists and a technology columnist at the Wall Street Journal. Mr Mossberg went onto describe US broadband speeds as "pathetic."

Another panellist and technology columnist, Kara Swisher, said: "The government has got to get behind this [broadband], like it did with the public highways." Government investment is needed to spur faster and more plentiful broadband, she added.

And while the US has the greatest rate of broadband penetration in the world, with 80 per cent of households boasting broadband at the end of 2006, it may soon be surpassed by China. In October 2006, 91.71 per cent of American workers had access to broadband, according to Website Optimization.

One company has taken it upon themselves to help integrate broadband and digital services for consumers. Broadband National (BBN) a nationwide comparative shopping Web site for broadband products and services, utilizes their unique IBIS technology to give users a chance to choose broadband service providers based on a number of factors. The IBIS system compares services from over 50 local, regional, and national providers including Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Qwest, Time Warner, and Verizon.

“Companies benefit through our service as well since the cost of going through Broadband National is far cheaper than traditional sales channels,” states BBN EVP of Marketing Mark Weibel. “It’s great for customers, because the savings which companies see are reflected in the offerings which customers receive. Lower pricing, free equipment, installation management, and other benefits are pretty common.”

Visitors to Broadband National’s site simply enter their current phone number to view a list of competitive service pricing plans. The site works for business customers as well. According to Weibel, the convenience is essential in today’s confusing broadband services market. The company is also beginning to offer the same type of service in other areas, such as home security, automation, music, videos and gaming. Visit www.broadbandnational.com

ATS and Broadband National Team Up To Offer VoIP

American Telecom Services and Broadband National
Team Up to Offer Consumers Easy Access Internet Services

City of Industry, California, November XX, 2006—American Telecom Services (AMEX: TES), a leading provider of expandable home phone systems that are sold bundled with phone services that save consumers up to $500 a year on their phone bills, has signed an agreement with Broadband National, the largest aggregator of broadband service offerings in the country. The agreement enables the two companies to offer consumers a “one-box solution” of high-speed Internet services from the leading brands in America bundled with VoIP services that are configured in the largest line of cordless multi-handset Internet phones in the industry. For the first time in a single packaged bundle, retailers will be able to offer a bundled VoIP/phone solution with broadband access, saving their customers hundreds of dollars a year through this combination.

“American Telecom Services wants consumers to be able to take advantage of the benefits and savings of Internet calling,” said American Telecom Services CEO Bruce Hahn. “Our arrangement with Broadband National contributes to this by offering every eligible retail customer who currently has no service or only dial-up access the option of purchasing high speed services from the broadband provider of their choice. When consumers buy our cordless Internet phones bundled with Internet phone service at retail, there will be an insert in every package with web and toll-free access to order from most major high speed brands, giving them a ‘one box solution’ to save money on their home phone services if they do not already have the required broadband service needed for Internet telephone service.”

“We believe,” Hahn added, “that through this offering, many consumers will realize that the combination of broadband Internet and Internet phone service will save them hundreds of dollars each year compared to dial-up Internet and traditional phone service. In the end, they will not only have a faster Internet connection for data, but also far more calling features than they ever had before with their new Internet telephone service.”

Broadband National is a marketplace for consumers to shop for available cable and DSL services from nearly 40 service providers, including Comcast, Verizon, Qwest, Time Warner Cable, AT&T and many other national and regional providers.

When consumers purchase an American Telecom Services branded Internet phone, they will be directed to a specially branded, private label Broadband National Web site where they will be able to choose from the broadband providers that are available where they live. They can also sign up through a dedicated toll-free number. From the Web site or over the phone, consumers will be able to compare plans, pricing and features for the services available in their area.

Because Internet calling is still a relatively new technology, consumers are sometimes confused about how they can take advantage of it, especially if they don’t already subscribe to broadband service. But with this new bundled offer from American Telecom and Broadband National, the shopping experience is simplified allowing consumers to make one purchase and quickly begin to enjoy feature-rich calling at prices far less than traditional phone services and benefit from faster Internet speeds through their new broadband Internet connection.

American Telecom will make the Broadband National service available with the purchase of a variety of Internet phones. In return, American Telecom Services will receive a fee from Broadband National for each service account that is activated and will share a portion of those revenues with their retail partners. From a retailer’s perspective, the combination of profit on the Internet phones, service fees and residual income from VoIP services plus the service fees for broadband service activation, makes ATS’ Internet phones one of the most profitable bundled solutions for Internet calling for retailers in America.

About American Telecom Services:

American Telecom Services, a leading provider of traditional and internet phones bundled with service offerings, currently offers Digital Clear Internet phone bundles powered by SunRocket (voice-over-Internet-Protocol or “VoIP”) and Pay N’ Talk prepaid residential long distance communications services powered by IDT. These services are bundled with ATS’ diverse line of custom designed digital, cordless, multi-handset phones. ATS sells its phone/service bundles through major retailers under the “American Telecom,” “ATS,” “Pay N’ Talk” and “Digital Clear” brand names.

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, Speakeasy, 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 http://www.broadbandnational.com

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A Wider Selection Of Broadband And VoIP Phone Services

Broadband National, the leading online marketing company that promotes digital services in the U.S., has announced a new joint alliance with 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT), provider of Packet8 (www.packet8.net) residential, business and video Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services.

The agreement will allow Broadband National to offer their residential and business customers Packet8’s affordable and easy to use Internet telephone and videophone services. The Packet8 residential phone service allows anyone with broadband (high-speed) Internet access to use their regular phone to make unlimited calls to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada for only $19.99 per month. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8’s hosted IP-PBX service for small to medium sized businesses, gives SMBs access to a powerful corporate-class phone system, complete with unlimited calling in the U.S. and Canada, for just $39.99 per month/extension.

In return, 8x8 will refer their customers who need broadband to complete their VoIP installation to Broadband National’s online comparative shopping website, or directly to one of Broadband National’s call centers. “Businesses and consumers are well aware of the advantages VoIP phone service offers and will actively conduct research to find the best combination of broadband access and hosted business phone services that will save them the most money while providing the flexibility and feature set that best suits their needs,” says Huw Rees, 8x8 Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

“Broadband National is very pleased to partner with 8x8 to offer these amazing values to our growing customer base,” said Vinny Olmstead, President and CEO of Broadband National. “The availability of Packet8 Internet phone service through Broadband National helps complete our VoIP offerings that are quickly shifting towards mainstream consumer acceptance.” Olmstead goes on to state, “Our business customers are looking for VoIP solutions that not only reduce their phone costs, but also offer functionality and features tailored for their distinctive business needs.”

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.

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New Broadband Cable Website Caters To Exploding Rental Market

Website consolidates digital services and allows renters and those in the process of moving an opportunity to earn money to help defray associated costs.

Broadband National, the nations leading online marketing company that promotes digital services such as broadband, VoIP, and video has launched a Web site targeting the growing rental and moving marketplace.

The new website www.rewards4renters.com allows individuals who are renting or in the process of moving to consolidate their high-speed Internet, telephone service and cable TV and earn up to $260.00 in cash rewards and credits. The new site offers users free equipment, free digital music and video. The site allows new renters to order all the services they will need in one place and receive rewards at the same time.

“In most cases individuals and families that are moving into rental homes and apartments are shopping for digital services. We’ve taken the hassle out of the process by offering them the best possible prices for their Internet, cable and telephone services under one monthly bill,” states Mark Weibel Executive Vice President of marketing for Broadband National. “Renters are often faced with substantial out of pocket expenses before they’re able to move into a new home or apartment. This offer allows them to easily order the digital services they need and at the same time receive money to defray those associated costs.”

Broadband National is the leading comparative shopping website for digital 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.

www.broadbandnational.com

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Get The Most From Your MP3 Music Files

Invented in Europe MP3 technology, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, is a popular digital encoding format that greatly reduces the amount of data needed for an accurate reproduction of many different types of audio, music being the most popular.

The MP3 movement is one of the most amazing phenomena that the music industry has ever seen. And it all started with a massive audience of music lovers on the Internet. Considered the next generation in audio technology, the MP3 format will continue to have, an enormous impact on how people collect, listen to and distribute music.

Get Started Today

Knowing how the MP3 format works isn't half as interesting as using it. The MP3 format and the Internets ability to promote and distribute MP3 files -- has done several things for music:

• It has made it easy for anyone to distribute music inexpensively.
• It has made it easy for anyone to find music and access it instantly.
• It has taught people a great deal about manipulating sound on a computer.

The third bullet point was unintentional yet significant. A large component of the MP3 movement is the fact that it has brought an assortment of unique applications to personal computers and given individuals the ability to discover how the technology works. Below are just a few of the things that this technology allows you to do:

• Download MP3 files from the Internet and play them on or PC.
• Store hundreds if not thousands of MP3 files on CDs and MP3 players.
• Rip (Copy) a song from your music collection into MP3 format and transfer it to your PC.
• Create custom play lists for different types of activities, such as jogging or relaxing.
• Transfer MP3 files onto small, portable MP3 players.
• Record an original song and convert it to an MP3 file.
• Copy MP3 files onto CDs and create your own music library.
• Add MP3 music files to your personal web pages

All that’s needed to achieve these exciting things is a computer with a sound card, a high-speed Internet connection, a CD Drive, and an MP3 Player. Chances are if you’ve purchased a computer in the last two or three years you already have most of this equipment.


Taking the Files With You
The creation of tiny portable MP3 players, such as the Apple iPod has catapulted the proliferation of MP3 downloads across the Internet. Players plug directly into your computer's parallel, FireWire or USB port allowing you to drag and drop music files directly to your MP3 player. Many of today’s players hold up to 20,000 songs, up to 25,000 photos, and up to 100 hours of video — or any combination of each.

It’s now commonplace to see individuals with MP3 players in your local gym, the mall, on public transportation, parks and even in the workplace enjoying their favorite types of music. Millions of songs are downloaded from hundreds of different websites on a daily basis. It has literally changed the way the music industry operates.

This trend in MP3 players has not gone unnoticed by the world’s automobile and truck manufacturers. Many companies such as GM, Ford, BMW, Honda, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Acura, Infinity and Peterbilt have all embraced this technology, allowing you to plug your player directly into your vehicles sound system. Thus giving you access to exactly the type of music you want. Don’t have a new car and still want to take your music with you? No problem. Companies such as Harman/Kardon, Pioneer, Alpine and Kenwood have adaptors that fit any type of vehicle.

Get In Sync

With the advent of the new generation docking stations on the market you now have the ability to sync-up your MP3 player to your homes audio system. Players can also be purchased with custom speakers as a standalone Hi-fi system, putting your music at your fingertips not in those numerous and bulky CD cases.

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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.