Broadstream Communications and Music Choice Announce IPTV Partnership

Broadstream Communications and Music Choice Announce IPTV Partnership

Broadstream Adds 40 Digital Music Channels Programmed by Music Choice Through New Distribution Pact

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadstream Communications, Inc. ("Broadstream"), the industry leader in outsourced IP video head-end and content distribution and management services, and Music Choice ("Music Choice"), the premier music network, today announce the launch of Music Choice's digital music channels on one of the industry's most comprehensive IP content distribution platforms.

Under the terms of the agreement, Broadstream's IPTVConnect(TM) service offering will include the following 40 digital music channels programmed by Music Choice:

* Music Choice Showcase * Music Choice Party Favorites
* Music Choice Today's Country * Music Choice '90's
* Music Choice Classic Country * Music Choice '80's
* Music Choice Bluegrass * Music Choice '70's
* Music Choice R&B and Hip Hop * Music Choice Solid Gold Oldies
* Music Choice Classic R&B * Music Choice Singers & Standards
* Music Choice Smooth R&B * Music Choice Big Band Swing
* Music Choice R&B Hits * Music Choice Easy Listening
* Music Choice Rap * Music Choice Smooth Jazz
* Music Choice Metal * Music Choice Jazz
* Music Choice Rock * Music Choice Blues
* Music Choice Arena Rock * Music Choice Reggae
* Music Choice Classic Rock * Music Choice Soundscapes
* Music Choice Alternative * Music Choice Classic Masterpieces
* Music Choice Retro-Active * Music Choice Opera
* Music Choice Electronica * Music Choice Light Classical
* Music Choice Dance * Music Choice Show Tunes
* Music Choice Adult Alternative * Music Choice Contemporary Christian
* Music Choice Soft Rock * Music Choice Gospel
* Music Choice Hit List * Music Choice Radio Disney

"Broadstream is dedicated to providing our customers with the widest variety of commercial-free, digital music, and we know that our new agreement with Music Choice is going to be a huge hit with our customer's IPTV subscribers," said Anthony Bontrager, President & CEO of Broadstream. "Whether you're a fan of contemporary Christian music, or you want to hear the latest hits in hip hop, Broadstream's IPTVConnect(TM) has 24-hour digital music channels that offer something for everyone."

Broadstream's IPTV Connect(TM) transport network -- jointly developed by leading equipment manufacturers and service providers, is a first-of-its-kind platform that completely centralizes the aggregation, real-time digital encoding and IP encapsulation of programmer content, suitable for distribution via xDSL, fiber or other broadband networks. Broadstream manages and maintains both the live programming streams and edge equipment installed at the service provider facility 24/7 from its Network Operations Center. The Broadstream platform offers over 200 video and audio programs in full digital quality, through agreements with nearly every major broadcaster and programmer in the country. In addition, the company's Bstream(TM) middleware platform offers a unique service management solution and interactive program guide that provides the necessary tools to deploy and manage a fully scalable, and cost-effective IPTV service offering.

"We are pleased to be delivering unrivaled music programming to Broadstream's customers and their IPTV subscribers. We are thrilled to be a part of their successful launch into this exciting market," said Rick Bergan, Vice President Distribution for Music Choice. "This is an important milestone in our continued expansion into new vertical markets."

Key Broadstream features and benefits include:
* Full IP-multicast capability employing the latest advanced video codecs
* Over 200 "all digital" video and audio programming channels
* Local encoding platform for local affiliate stations and regional sports
networks
* Bstream(TM) 3.0 IPTV Middleware Platform
* Fault tolerant network, monitored 24/7
* Compatibility with existing access networks
* Multiple set-top box integration

About Music Choice

Music Choice, the premier multi-platform music network, reaches consumers through digital cable and satellite television, broadband and cell phones. Renowned for its cutting-edge innovation in custom music offerings and music delivery, Music Choice programs a comprehensive selection of music channels, produces exclusive content, including in-studio performances, artist interviews and music shows, and distributes music videos and concerts that feature both established and up-and-coming recording artists. The Music Choice(R) televised music channels currently reach over 38 million households, and the exclusive concerts air in up to 44 million satellite and cable homes nationally. Headquartered in Horsham, PA, Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, EMI Music and several leading U.S. cable providers: Adelphia Cable Communications, Comcast Cable Communications, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable. Music Choice(R) is a registered trademark of Music Choice. Visit the Music Choice website at www.musicchoice.com.

About Broadstream Communications, Inc.

Broadstream Communications, Inc., is the leading provider of managed IPTV network services (IPTV Connect(TM)) and content management platforms (Bstream(TM)), that enable the unconstrained delivery of national television content to telecom service providers across the United States. Broadstream operates the industry's first all digital (IP) virtual head-end network and service offering that enables service providers to create an efficient, cost-effective video service offering that breaks economic and performance barriers imposed by self-built head-end systems. With ubiquitous coverage of the entire continental United States from our satellites, Broadstream offers the most extensive IP Video network in the world, and is able to offer the most flexible and complete video solution in the industry. Broadstream is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. Additional information can be found at www.broadstream.com.

Contact:
Jay Stark
Broadstream Communications, Inc.
Phone: 425-709-3800
Email: jstark@broadstream.com

Source: Broadstream Communications

CONTACT: Jay Stark of Broadstream Communications, Inc., +1-425-709-3800,
or jstark@broadstream.com

Web site: http://www.musicchoice.com/

Web site: http://www.broadstream.com/

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