Three Cable Operators in China Select BigBand Networks Platforms to Deliver Digital Television Offerings

Three Cable Operators in China Select BigBand Networks Platforms to Deliver Digital Television Offerings

Luoyang Radio and Television Information Network, Lanzhou Radio and Television Information Network and Wuyang Iron and Steel's Digital TV project double count of BigBand Networks' announced Chinese cable customers to six

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- BigBand Networks, Inc., a leading provider of broadband multimedia infrastructure for video, voice and data, today announced the addition of three Chinese customers, Luoyang Radio and Television Information Network, Lanzhou Radio and Television Information Network and Wuyang Iron and Steel's Digital TV project, representing over 1 million subscribers between them. These operators plan to utilize the BigBand BMR(R) (Broadband Multimedia-Service Router) for processing and delivery of digital video content from their headends. This increases the number of Chinese customers announced by BigBand Networks during the last year to six, driven largely by the country's efforts to implement all-digital programming by 2008.

"BigBand Networks is committed to working closely with Chinese cable operators as they become global technology leaders through implementation of the aggressive plan to roll out digital services nationwide," said Richard Chau, regional vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific of BigBand Networks. "Our work with these three cable operators exemplifies how BigBand Networks' platforms and support services can advance China's efforts to become a truly digital nation."

The three operators plan to use the BigBand BMR to control the line-up of offerings, collecting a rich variety of programs from multiple sources including satellite downlinks, terrestrial broadcast feeds and local storage. The platform is designed to determine which of the accessed programs to carry in what channel line-ups, and apply RateShaping(R) bit rate adaptation to maintain video quality while maximizing bandwidth efficiency.

"As we pursue an aggressive timetable for implementation of digital cable throughout China, it is reassuring to work with BigBand Networks, which is a proven worldwide leader in these technologies," said Mr. Yang Zhong-hu, Director, Lanzhou Radio and Television Information Network Ct. Ltd. "The innovative BigBand BMR provides the control, functionality, flexibility and reliability required for the current and future needs of the Chinese digital television market."

About Lanzhou Radio and Television Information Network Co. Ltd.

Lanzhou Radio and Television Information Network Co. Ltd. has 300,000 subscribers. With one center head-end, 5 branch equipment rooms, 4 remote branch head-ends, and about 500 optical nodes, its network covers the urban area of Lanzhou city, suburbs and remote districts, as well as some villages and towns.

About Luoyang Radio and Television Information Network Co. Ltd.

Luoyang Radio and Television Information Network Co. Ltd. has nearly 700,000 customers and is responsible for the building, maintenance and operation of CATV network of Luoyang, providing network transmission, upgrade, re-construction, and maintenance services. It is also responsible for delivery of integrated services, such as DTV service, community broadband service, game, remote education, securities service and VoD service. At the same time, it also provides services like software development and application, information consultancy and network trading etc. Luoyang Radio and Television Information Network Co. Ltd. has built a broadband network, covering all the 9 counties (cities) and 6 districts of Luoyang. The company delivers 36 analog TV programs and more than 100 DTV channels, and also provides services such as dedicated data network and Internet access.

About Wuyang Iron and Steel Co.

Wuyang Iron And Steel Co., Ltd is the first base for heavy thick steel plate production and research in China, and one of the leading companies for super-heavy thick steel plate. Locating at Wuyang city, the center of Henan province, the company has more than 5 billion in assets and more than 10,000 employees. Under attention of all its employees and the local community, Wuyang Iron and Steel Company began operation began a Digital TV network project in pilot operation since January 1st, 2006. As of January 9, the DTV network of the company delivers more than 80 DTV channels.

About BigBand Networks

BigBand Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of broadband multimedia infrastructure for video, voice and data. Utilizing unique combinations of open technologies, the company's solutions are designed to process, optimize, and deliver services such as high-speed data, VoIP, digital broadcast television, HDTV, transport of high quality video, local advertising, VOD, interactive TV and IPTV through any network. Service Providers use BigBand Networks' platforms in efforts to cost-effectively expand revenue-generating offerings of rich content and advanced interactive services. Customers include seven of the ten largest North American cable operators, US telecommunications companies, as well as leading service providers in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Founded in 1999, BigBand Networks is based in Redwood City, CA with offices worldwide. For more information, please call 650-995-5000, email info@bigbandnet.com or visit http://www.bigbandnet.com/.

BMR, RateShaping and other BigBand Networks brand and product names are service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of BigBand Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Press Contacts: Marcos Sanchez Brian Baumley
BigBand Networks Cohn & Wolfe
(650) 995-5043 212-798-9813
marcos.sanchez@bigbandnet.combrian_baumley@cohnwolfe.com

Source: BigBand Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Marcos Sanchez of BigBand Networks, +1-650-995-5043,
marcos.sanchez@bigbandnet.com; or Brian Baumley of Cohn & Wolfe,
+1-212-798-9813, brian_baumley@cohnwolfe.com, for BigBand Networks

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

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